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Chronic lower back pain in aquaculture clam farmers: adoption and feasibility of self-management strategies introduced using a rapid prototype participatory ergonomic approach
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9 2022
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Source: Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 28(3):1829-1839
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Alternative Title:Int J Occup Saf Ergon
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Description:Background:
Lower back pain (LBP) is extremely prevalent in seafood harvesters who often have limited or no access to ergonomic consultation, occupational health support and rehabilitation services.
Purpose:
This pilot study aimed to describe a participatory ergonomic approach and determine feasibility and extent of adoption of self-management strategies in clam farmers with LBP.
Methods:
A rapid prototype participatory ergonomic approach was used to develop context-specific self-management strategies. Options to adjust lifting and repetitive stress were introduced using video clips, demonstrations and discussions in the workplace. Workers chose and implemented 3 strategies for 8 weeks with weekly reminders. Survey and qualitative data from focus groups were analyzed.
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Team strategies were the most popular, but individual options were used more often. Strategies were considered feasible, acceptable and relatively easy to use. Strategies were implemented relatively consistently, and most improved productivity with decreased pain. Challenges for uptake included changing habit, culture and team dynamics.
Discussion/Conclusions:
Participatory rapid prototyping provided a feasible and efficient option to introduce strategies for clam farmers with small teams, variable work processes and workloads, and time restrictions. Strategies were considered acceptable, easy to use and most increased productivity. These methods show potential for future research.
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Pubmed ID:34121632
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC8738770
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Volume:28
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Issue:3
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