ArticleBMJ open2020
Education as a strategy for managing occupational-related musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review.
Article in BMJ open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05571124 (The Implementation of a Web-based Workplace Exercise Intervention in the Reduction of Spinal Pain in Sedentary Administrative Personnel), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The Implementation of a Web-based Workplace Exercise Intervention in the Reduction of Spinal Pain in Sedentary Administrative Personnel: Protocol of a Mixed Methodology Study.
Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in the automobile manufacturing industry in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2023Pooled it
- Reducing Shoulder Complaints in Employees with High Occupational Shoulder Exposures: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Study (The Shoulder-Café Study).Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2023Trial
- Could a feedback device help manage work-related shoulder disorders?: protocol of a mixed methods pilot study.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2025Article
- Self-Management Strategies for Low Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers: Protocol for a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- A web-based workplace exercise intervention among office workers with spinal pain: Protocol of a mixed methods study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of an educational approach between adolescents and adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a scoping review with meta-analysis.Journal of physical therapy science · 2023Article
- Ergonomic and psychosocial risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Mohs histotechs.Archives of dermatological research · 2023Article
- Is Injury an Occupational Hazard for Horseracing Staff?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics risk assessment and implementation of participatory ergonomics program for pistachio farm workers.La Medicina del lavoro · 2021Article
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- Workplace physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain-relief in office workers: A pilot study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2021Article
- Effects of Nutritional Interventions in the Control of Musculoskeletal Pain: An Integrative Review.Nutrients · 2020Review
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10 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundMusculoskeletal (MSK) pain is the primary contributor to disability worldwide. There is a growing consensus that MSK pain is a recurrent multifactorial condition underpinned by health and lifestyle factors. Studies suggest that education on work-related pain and individualised advice could be essential and effective for managing persistent MSK pain.
objectiveThe objective of this scoping review was to map the existing educational resources for work-related MSK (WRMSK) pain, and the effects of implementing educational strategies in the workplace on managing WRMSK pain.
methodsThis scoping review assessed original studies that implemented and assessed education as a strategy to manage WMSK pain. Literature search strategies were developed using thesaurus headings (ie, MeSH and CINAHL headings) and free-text search including words related to MSK in an occupational setting. The search was carried out in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and Web of Science in the period 12-14 February 2019.
resultsA total of 19 peer-reviewed articles were included and the study design, aim and outcomes were summarised. Of the 19 peer-reviewed articles, 10 randomised controlled trial (RCT) studies assessed the influence of education on work-related MSK pain. Many studies provided a limited description of the education material and assessed/used different methods of delivery. A majority of studies concluded education positively influences work-related MSK pain. Further, some studies reported additive effects of physical activity or ergonomic adjustments.
conclusionsThere is a gap in knowledge regarding the best content and delivery of education of material in the workplace. Although beneficial outcomes were reported, more RCT studies are required to determine the effects of education material as compared with other interventions, such as exercise or behavioural therapy.
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