ArticleJournal of occupational and environmental medicine2014
Natural history of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms and resulting work limitations over 3 years in a newly hired working population.
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- Long-term symptomatic, functional, and work outcomes of carpal tunnel syndrome among construction workers.American journal of industrial medicine · 2016Article
- Functional Measures Developed for Clinical Populations Identified Impairment Among Active Workers with Upper Extremity Disorders.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2016Article
- Comparison of musculoskeletal disorder health claims between construction floor layers and a general working population.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2015Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo describe the proportions of workers with upper extremity (UE) symptoms and work limitations because of symptoms in a newly hired working population over a 3-year study period and to describe transitions between various outcome states.
methodsA total of 827 subjects completed repeat self-reported questionnaires including demographics, medical and work history, symptoms, and work status. Outcomes of interest were UE symptoms and work limitations because of symptoms.
resultsUp to 72% of workers reported symptoms at least once during the study, with 12% reporting persistent symptoms and 27% reporting fluctuating symptoms; 31% reported work limitations at least once, with 3% reporting consistent work limitations and 8% reporting fluctuating limitations.
conclusionsUE symptoms and work limitations are common among workers and dynamic in their course. A better understanding of the natural course of symptoms is necessary for targeted interventions.
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