| Comparison of spinal health indicators in predicting spinal status in a 1-year longitudinal study. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8434325 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 1-year longitudinal study was performed to assess and compare the predictive qualities of spinal health indicators (excluding the cervical spine) among aircraft assembly workers having at least 1 year seniority in a large assembly plant. Ten health indicators were compared to determine their sensitivity and predictive power with regard to back compensation and absenteeism in 12 months follow-up, and the presence of any limitation at work due to the back, or symptoms to the back at the end of the interval. The initial response to a self-administered questionnaire was obtained from 269 male workers, of whom 205 (76.2%) completed the follow-up questionnaire. Initial prevalence of symptoms to the back was 42.3%, limitation in performing at work was 28.1%, consultation of a health professional was 7.3%, and a history of compensation for the back (ever) was reported by 30.4%. During the year of follow-up, 16 (6%) of the 269 workers initially enrolled were granted 17 compensated episodes. Of the 205 workers who responded to the follow-up, 33 (16.1%) have been absent from work (with or without compensation) because of their back. The presence, at the beginning of the study, of a limitation in performing at work or in activities of daily living and a history of compensation (ever) were the three indicators independently associated with the occurrence of compensation or absenteeism (total work disability) related to a back problem during the following year.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) |
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Authors:
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M Rossignol; M Lortie; E Ledoux |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 18 ISSN: 0362-2436 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 1993 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-03-18 Completed Date: 1993-03-18 Revised Date: 2009-07-09 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 54-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Community Health, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
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Absenteeism Adult Aircraft* Disability Evaluation Health Status Indicators* Health Surveys Humans Longitudinal Studies Low Back Pain / epidemiology* Male Occupational Health* Predictive Value of Tests Prevalence Spinal Diseases / complications, epidemiology* Workers' Compensation |
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