| Predictors of upper extremity discomfort: a longitudinal study of industrial and clerical workers. | |
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PMID: 15794494 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Upper extremity discomfort associated with work activity is common with a prevalence of over 50% in many settings. This study followed a cohort of 501 active workers for an average of 5.4 years. Cases were defined as workers who were asymptomatic or had a low discomfort score of 1 or 2 at baseline testing and went on to report a discomfort score of 4 or above on a 10-point visual analog scale. This change is considered clinically significant. Controls had a low baseline discomfort score and continued to have a low discomfort rating throughout the study. The risk factors found to have the highest predictive value for identifying a person who is likely to develop a significant upper extremity discomfort rating included age over 40, a BMI over 28, a complaint of baseline discomfort, the severity of the baseline discomfort rating and a job that had a high hand activity level (based upon hand repetition and force). The risk profile identified both ergonomic and personal health factors as risks and both factors may be amenable to prevention strategies. |
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Authors:
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Robert A Werner; Alfred Franzblau; Nancy Gell; Sheryl S Ulin; Thomas J Armstrong |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational rehabilitation Volume: 15 ISSN: 1053-0487 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Rehabil Publication Date: 2005 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-03-29 Completed Date: 2005-07-13 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202814 Medline TA: J Occup Rehabil Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-35 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. rawerner@med.umich.edu |
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Adult Age Distribution Aged Body Mass Index Case-Control Studies Causality Cohort Studies Comorbidity Female Human Engineering Humans Industry Logistic Models Longitudinal Studies Male Middle Aged Musculoskeletal Diseases / epidemiology*, physiopathology Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*, physiopathology Pain / epidemiology*, physiopathology Risk Factors Sex Distribution United States / epidemiology Upper Extremity* |
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