Natural history of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and resulting work limitations over 3 years in a newly hired working population

Gardner, Bethany T.; Dale, Ann Marie; Descatha, Alexis; Evanoff, Bradley

doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000000179

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Natural history of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and resulting work limitations over 3 years in a newly hired working population

Published Date:

Jun 2014

Publisher's site:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000179 New Site Icon

Source:

J Occup Environ Med. 56(6):588-594.

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Personal Authors:

Gardner, Bethany T. ; Dale, Ann Marie ; Descatha, Alexis ; Evanoff, Bradley ;

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Pubmed ID:

24854251

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC4049189

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.

Document Type:

Journal Article

Collection(s):

CDC Public Access

Funding:

R01OH008017-01/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States
UL1 RR024992/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States
UL1 TR000448/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States
UL1 TR000448/TR/NCATS NIH HHS/United States

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