Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2008
Stay@Work: Participatory Ergonomics to prevent low back and neck pain among workers: design of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the (cost-)effectiveness.
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- What are cost-effective ergonomics interventions for prevention and management of occupational musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of economic evaluation studies.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Ergonomic interventions for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck among office workers.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2016Pooled it
- Ergonomic design and training for preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb and neck in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2011Pooled it
- Hands4U: the effectiveness of a multifaceted implementation strategy on behaviour related to the prevention of hand eczema-a randomised controlled trial among healthcare workers.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2014Trial
- Cost-effectiveness of a vocational enablement protocol for employees with hearing impairment; design of a randomized controlled trial.BMC public health · 2012Trial
- Hands4U: a multifaceted strategy to implement guideline-based recommendations to prevent hand eczema in health care workers: design of a randomised controlled trial and (cost) effectiveness evaluation.BMC public health · 2011Trial
- Cultural Adaptation and Structural Validation of the Short-Form Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire in Peruvian Nurses with Musculoskeletal Symptoms.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Protocol of a randomized controlled multicenter trial investigating process and effectiveness of a participatory organizational approach for preventing work-related mental health problems among employees: vital@work.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Self-Management Strategies for Low Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers: Protocol for a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Job Restrictions for Healthcare Workers with Musculoskeletal Disorders: Consequences from the Superior's Viewpoint.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2016Article
- Work stress and risk factors for health management trainees in canakkale, Turkey.Materia socio-medica · 2014Article
- What are possible barriers and facilitators to implementation of a Participatory Ergonomics programme?Implementation science : IS · 2010Article
- Process evaluation of a participatory ergonomics programme to prevent low back pain and neck pain among workers.Implementation science : IS · 2010Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain (LBP) and neck pain (NP) are a major public health problem with considerable costs for individuals, companies and society. Therefore, prevention is imperative. The Stay@Work study investigates the (cost-)effectiveness of Participatory Ergonomics (PE) to prevent LBP and NP among workers.
methodsIn a randomised controlled trial (RCT), a total of 5,759 workers working at 36 departments of four companies is expected to participate in the study at baseline. The departments consisting of about 150 workers are pre-stratified and randomised. The control departments receive usual practice and the intervention departments receive PE. Within each intervention department a working group is formed including eight workers, a representative of the management, and an occupational health and safety coordinator. During a one day meeting, the working group follows the steps of PE in which the most important risk factors for LBP and NP, and the most adequate ergonomic measures are identified on the basis of group consensus. The implementation of ergonomic measures at the department is performed by the working group. To improve the implementation process, so-called 'ergocoaches' are trained. The primary outcome measure is an episode of LBP and NP. Secondary outcome measures are actual use of ergonomic measures, physical workload, psychosocial workload, intensity of pain, general health status, sick leave, and work productivity. The cost-effectiveness analysis is performed from the societal and company perspective. Outcome measures are assessed using questionnaires at baseline and after 6 and 12 months. Data on the primary outcome as well as on intensity of pain, sick leave, work productivity, and health care costs are collected every 3 months. DISCUSSION: Prevention of LBP and NP is beneficial for workers, employers, and society. If the intervention is proven (cost-)effective, the intervention can have a major impact on LBP and NP prevention and, thereby, on work disability prevention. Results are expected in 2010.
trial registrationISRCTN27472278.
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