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Review of applicability of existing functional status measures to the study of workers with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb.
Am J Ind Med. 1996 Jun; 29(6):679-88.AJ

Abstract

Both epidemiologic studies of the factors that contribute to the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb and intervention studies that test the effectiveness of workplace ergonomic and organizational changes are needed to provide empiric evidence for preventive strategies. This study reviews the relevance and comprehensiveness of existing functional status instruments for epidemiologic studies of work-related neck and upper limb disorders. Twelve domains were identified as the major areas of life affected by workers' neck and upper extremity disorder(s): work, household and family responsibilities, self-care, transportation/driving, sexual activity, sleep, social activities, recreational activities, mood, self-esteem, financial effects, and iatrogenic effects of assessments and treatment. Fifty-two functional status instruments were identified. Of these, 21 met the specified criteria as potentially relevant and were rated on the 3-point scale for relevance and comprehensiveness for each domain. None of the instruments covered all 12 domains adequately.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Stock SR
Occupational and Environmental Health Unit, Montreal Department of Public Health, Quebec, Canada.
Cole DC
No affiliation info available
Tugwell P
No affiliation info available
Streiner D
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Arm InjuriesCumulative Trauma DisordersHealth Status IndicatorsHumansMusculoskeletal DiseasesNeck InjuriesOccupational Diseases

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

8773728

Citation

Stock, S R., et al. "Review of Applicability of Existing Functional Status Measures to the Study of Workers With Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and Upper Limb." American Journal of Industrial Medicine, vol. 29, no. 6, 1996, pp. 679-88.
Stock SR, Cole DC, Tugwell P, et al. Review of applicability of existing functional status measures to the study of workers with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb. Am J Ind Med. 1996;29(6):679-88.
Stock, S. R., Cole, D. C., Tugwell, P., & Streiner, D. (1996). Review of applicability of existing functional status measures to the study of workers with musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper limb. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 29(6), 679-88.
Stock SR, et al. Review of Applicability of Existing Functional Status Measures to the Study of Workers With Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck and Upper Limb. Am J Ind Med. 1996;29(6):679-88. PubMed PMID: 8773728.
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