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Natural history of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and resulting work limitations over 3 years in a newly hired working population
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6 2014
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 56(6):588-594
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objective
To describe the proportions of workers with upper extremity (UE) symptoms and work limitations due to symptoms in a newly hired working population over a 3-year study period and to describe transitions between various outcome states.
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827 subjects completed repeat self-reported questionnaires including demographics, medical and work history, symptoms and work status. Outcomes of interest were UE symptoms and work limitations due to symptoms.
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72% of workers reported symptoms at least once during the study, with 12% reporting persistent symptoms and 27% reporting fluctuating symptoms. 31% reported work limitations at least once, with 3% reporting consistent work limitations and 8% reporting fluctuating limitations.
Conclusions
UE symptoms and work limitations are common among workers and dynamic in their course. A better understanding of the natural course of symptoms is necessary for targeted interventions.
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Pubmed ID:24854251
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4049189
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