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More data on the links between workplace psychosocial factors and injury – this time specifically on musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).

47 studies met inclusion.

Findings:

·        The most common MSDs investigated were lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, and upper extremity symptoms and disorders

·        Workplace psychosocial factors that were statistically significant were support, collaboration, job control, and job demands – all linked to the progression of MSDs

·        These results “supports the theory that MSDs have a multifactorial, complex etiology that includes psychosocial factors. Interventions to enhance psychosocial work environment provide opportunities to reduce the risk of MSDs”

·        Data on odds ratios (OR), hazard ratios (HR) or relative risk (RR) are provided in their paper, see attached images

Ref: Bezzina, A., Austin, E., Nguyen, H., & James, C. (2023). Workplace psychosocial factors and their Association with Musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of Longitudinal studies. Workplace health & safety, 71(12), 578-588.

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Study link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/21650799231193578

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