Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability

The main purpose of this literature review published by the IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) is to provide an overview of the main topics and recent trends in contemporary work disability research and to identify potentially successful intervention modalities for preventing prolonged disability in workers compensated for Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs).

Multidisciplinary, multimodal, and targeted intervention is an increasingly prevalent topic in the studies reviewed. In addition, the investigation of psychosocial and ergonomic-related workplace factors, especially for workers identified as being at risk of prolonged disability, is frequently considered. Taking into account the different stakeholders' points of view also constitutes a widespread trend in contemporary research on such interventions. Finally, the literature reviewed identifies a number of strategies as potentially successful in preventing prolonged disability.

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AplusA-online.de - Source: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work