Abstract
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) is a public and occupational health problem as it increases costs, absenteeism, and productivity loss. Identifying work-related risk factors for development of WRMD through screening tools is essential to determine and preventively treat patients. The objective of this study is to synthesis and evaluate the available screening tools for WMSD in the working population.
Methods: A comprehensive rapid literature review was performed through a structured search. Inclusion criteria were: 1) screening tools for musculoskeletal disorders, 2) studies presenting analytical results such as proportion descriptions, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value, and 3) articles focusing on the working population.
Results: A total of 4,584 articles were identified, with a final count of 8 articles included in the review. Screening tools identified encompassed various aspects, including work-related factors, psychosocial elements, and the working environment. This inclusive approach enables the prediction of WRMD in specific musculoskeletal sites, facilitating the categorization of workers based on their risk of developing WRMD and the necessity for medical consultation regarding their symptoms.
Conclusion: The recognition of the broader societal and industrial impact of WRMD enhances the importance of advancing screening methodologies to address this health problem.
Methods: A comprehensive rapid literature review was performed through a structured search. Inclusion criteria were: 1) screening tools for musculoskeletal disorders, 2) studies presenting analytical results such as proportion descriptions, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value, and 3) articles focusing on the working population.
Results: A total of 4,584 articles were identified, with a final count of 8 articles included in the review. Screening tools identified encompassed various aspects, including work-related factors, psychosocial elements, and the working environment. This inclusive approach enables the prediction of WRMD in specific musculoskeletal sites, facilitating the categorization of workers based on their risk of developing WRMD and the necessity for medical consultation regarding their symptoms.
Conclusion: The recognition of the broader societal and industrial impact of WRMD enhances the importance of advancing screening methodologies to address this health problem.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - 17 Jan 2025 |