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David Coggon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Musculoskeletal Pain and psychosocial factors among Lebanese workers
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2011Co-Authors: Rima R. Habib, Maria Frangieh, Nadine Haddad, Safaa Hojeij, David CoggonAbstract:Objectives Epidemiological research has linked Musculoskeletal disorders with various physical activities in the workplace, and also with psychosocial influences such as job demand and job dissatisfaction. Studies assessing Musculoskeletal Pain in different occupational settings are scarce in the Arab world including Lebanon. The study aimed to assess the relation between psychosocial parameters at work and Musculoskeletal disorders in a population of nurses, food industry and office workers in Lebanon. Methods A cross sectional survey of 544 workers was carried out: 168 food industry workers, 186 nurses, and 190 office workers were interviewed using the CUPID questionnaire. Data were collected on socio-demographics, physical and psychosocial characteristics, and workers9 general and mental health. Musculoskeletal Pain was recorded as Pain in any of the lower back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, and knee in the past 12 months. Multiple regression analyses were carried out using SPSS 16. Results At least 71% within each occupation reported Musculoskeletal Pain. Job demand, support from colleagues, and time pressure were significant risk factors for Musculoskeletal Pain. Food industry workers with high job demand were more likely to report Musculoskeletal Pain (OR=2.4; 95% CI 1.19 to 4.82); nurses who received support from colleagues were less likely to report Musculoskeletal Pain (OR=0.37; 95% CI 0.15 to 0.90); and male office workers who experienced time pressure were also more likely to report Musculoskeletal Pain (OR=4.96; 95% CI 1.79 to 11.97). Conclusions Psychosocial parameters at the workplace are significant risk factors for Musculoskeletal Pain. This association calls for intervention to improve the social environment in the workplace.
Anthony Stearns - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Guided imagery for non Musculoskeletal Pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of pain and symptom management, 2012Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard Ernst, Wendy Lewandowski, Rohini Terry, Anthony StearnsAbstract:Abstract Context Our previous review of the literature concluded that there is encouraging evidence that guided imagery alleviates Musculoskeletal Pain, but the value of guided imagery in the management of non-Musculoskeletal Pain remains uncertain. Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of guided imagery as a treatment option for non-Musculoskeletal Pain. Methods Six databases were searched from their inception to February 2011. Randomized clinical trials were considered if they investigated guided imagery in human patients with any type of non-Musculoskeletal Pain in any anatomical location and assessed Pain as a primary outcome measure. Trials of motor imagery and hypnosis were excluded. The selection of studies, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by two reviewers. Results Fifteen randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality was generally poor. Eleven trials found that guided imagery led to a significant reduction of non-Musculoskeletal Pain. Four studies found no change in non-Musculoskeletal Pain with guided imagery in comparison with progressive relaxation, standard care, or no treatment. Conclusion The evidence that guided imagery alleviates non-Musculoskeletal Pain is encouraging but remains inconclusive.
Ray Marks - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Qigong and Musculoskeletal Pain
Current Rheumatology Reports, 2019Co-Authors: Ray MarksAbstract:Purpose of Review Musculoskeletal Pain is a widespread symptom that commonly produces considerable disability, particularly in later life. This brief review strove to summarize and critically review the recent research base concerning the use of Qigong as a possible strategy for alleviating longstanding or chronic Musculoskeletal Pain states. Methods Research reports and literature reviews specifically focusing on Qigong and its impact on various forms of Musculoskeletal Pain between 2015 and 2019 were sought and analyzed, along with related data. Results Collectively, these data reveal that while more research is indicated, Qigong practice may help to attenuate Pain in varying degrees among adults with different forms of chronic Pain with few side-effects. Conclusion More research is needed to ensure health professionals working with adults who have chronic unrelenting Musculoskeletal Pain may safely recommend these exercises as one possible remedy for reducing intractable Musculoskeletal Pain.
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Qigong and Musculoskeletal Pain.
Current rheumatology reports, 2019Co-Authors: Ray MarksAbstract:Purpose of Review Musculoskeletal Pain is a widespread symptom that commonly produces considerable disability, particularly in later life. This brief review strove to summarize and critically review the recent research base concerning the use of Qigong as a possible strategy for alleviating longstanding or chronic Musculoskeletal Pain states.
In-sung Chung - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Association of Workplace Psychosocial Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Among Korean Emotional Laborers.
Safety and health at work, 2017Co-Authors: Kiook Baek, Seonhee Yang, Mi-young Lee, In-sung ChungAbstract:Abstract Background Many studies have reported negative psychological or physical effects of emotional labor. Relationship between work-related Musculoskeletal disorder and psychosocial factors has been reported. To manage organizational and psychosocial factors of Musculoskeletal disorder with work place intervention among emotional laborers, the factors contributing to Musculoskeletal Pain must be identified and clarified. Methods Data from the fourth Korean Working Conditions Survey was analyzed. Based on the questionnaire, we selected emotional laborers and included 3,979 participants, excluding participants whose variables were of interest to the researcher. Weight variable was applied. The association with Musculoskeletal Pain and psychosocial factors, such as workload, monotonous work, job control, social support, and job satisfaction, was investigated. Results Univariate analysis demonstrated that there was a statistically significant relationship between social support, job satisfaction, and Musculoskeletal Pain. In multivariate analysis, job satisfaction showed a strong correlation with Musculoskeletal Pain at all sites. Social support was significantly associated with backache. Monotonous work seemed to reduce the Pain in the neck and/or upper limbs. Job control and work intensity were not significantly associated with Musculoskeletal Pain. Conclusion In this study, job satisfaction was significantly associated with Musculoskeletal Pain, and social support among the social psychological stressors could reduce Musculoskeletal Pain. However, unlike previously known, the presence of monotonous work resulted in reduced Musculoskeletal Pain. The results of this study will help to establish the direction of improvement of atmosphere in the workplace to prevent the Musculoskeletal Pain of emotional laborers.
Paul Posadzki - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Guided imagery for non Musculoskeletal Pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Journal of pain and symptom management, 2012Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard Ernst, Wendy Lewandowski, Rohini Terry, Anthony StearnsAbstract:Abstract Context Our previous review of the literature concluded that there is encouraging evidence that guided imagery alleviates Musculoskeletal Pain, but the value of guided imagery in the management of non-Musculoskeletal Pain remains uncertain. Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of guided imagery as a treatment option for non-Musculoskeletal Pain. Methods Six databases were searched from their inception to February 2011. Randomized clinical trials were considered if they investigated guided imagery in human patients with any type of non-Musculoskeletal Pain in any anatomical location and assessed Pain as a primary outcome measure. Trials of motor imagery and hypnosis were excluded. The selection of studies, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by two reviewers. Results Fifteen randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality was generally poor. Eleven trials found that guided imagery led to a significant reduction of non-Musculoskeletal Pain. Four studies found no change in non-Musculoskeletal Pain with guided imagery in comparison with progressive relaxation, standard care, or no treatment. Conclusion The evidence that guided imagery alleviates non-Musculoskeletal Pain is encouraging but remains inconclusive.
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Osteopathy for Musculoskeletal Pain patients: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Clinical Rheumatology, 2011Co-Authors: Paul Posadzki, Edzard ErnstAbstract:The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of osteopathy as a treatment option for Musculoskeletal Pain. Six databases were searched from their inception to August 2010. Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were considered if they tested osteopathic manipulation/mobilization against any control intervention or no therapy in human with any Musculoskeletal Pain in any anatomical location, and if they assessed Pain as an outcome measure. The selection of studies, data extraction, and validation were performed independently by two reviewers. Studies of chiropractic manipulations were excluded. Sixteen RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality ranged between 1 and 4 on the Jadad scale (max = 5). Five RCTs suggested that osteopathy compared to various control interventions leads to a significantly stronger reduction of Musculoskeletal Pain. Eleven RCTs indicated that osteopathy compared to controls generates no change in Musculoskeletal Pain. Collectively, these data fail to produce compelling evidence for the effectiveness of osteopathy as a treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain.
