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Alternative Title:
J Occup Environ Med
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000179
Personal Author:
Gardner, Bethany T. ; Dale, Ann Marie ; Descatha, Alexis ; Evanoff, Bradley ;
Gardner, Bethany T. ; Dale, Ann Marie ; Descatha, Alexis ; Evanoff, Bradley ; Less -
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. Methods 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. Results 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.
Subject:
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Adult
Article
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Female
Humans
Male
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Occupational Diseases
Occupational Health
Upper Extremity
Young Adult

Source:
J Occup Environ Med. 56(6):588-594
Pubmed ID:
24854251
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4049189
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
R01 OH008017/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ; UL1 RR024992/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States ; UL1 TR000448/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; R01OH008017-01/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ;
R01 OH008017/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ; UL1 RR024992/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States ; UL1 TR000448/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States ; R01OH008017-01/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ; Less -
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CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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