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    Persistent musculoskeletal pain and productive employment; a systematic review of interventions.

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    Authors
    Oakman, J.
    Keegel, T.
    Kinsman, N.
    Briggs, Andrew
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Oakman, J. and Keegel, T. and Kinsman, N. and Briggs, A. 2016. Persistent musculoskeletal pain and productive employment; a systematic review of interventions. Occupational Environmental Medicine. 73 (3): pp. 206-214.
    Source Title
    Occup Environ Med
    DOI
    10.1136/oemed-2015-103208
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
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    This article has been accepted for publication in Occupational Environmental Medicine following peer review. The definitive copyedited, typeset version Oakman, J. and Keegel, T. and Kinsman, N. and Briggs, A. 2016. Persistent musculoskeletal pain and productive employment; a systematic review of interventions. Occupational Environmental Medicine. 73 (3): pp. 206-214 is available at www. http://oem.bmj.com/

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6620
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    A systematic analysis of the literature was undertaken to determine which characteristics of workplace interventions are most effective in assisting people with persistent musculoskeletal pain (PMP) to remain productively employed. Databases of Medline, PsychINFO, CINAHL and Embase were searched using MeSH and other relevant terms. Studies that reported on interventions at, or involving, the workplace were included. Interventions were considered as either focused on the individual or multilevel. Outcome measures assessed included: job loss, productivity, sick leave, pain and cost benefit. A quality assessment was undertaken using GRADE criteria with development of impact statements to synthesise the results. Eighteen relevant articles (14 studies) were identified for inclusion in the review. No high-level evidence for workplace interventions to assist people with PMP were identified. Low numbers of participants and limited studies resulted in downgrading of evidence. However, individually focused interventions will probably reduce job loss and sick leave, but are unlikely to reduce pain. Multilevel focused interventions will probably result in decreased sick leave and provide some cost benefit. The evidence on productivity was limited and of poor quality. Further research is required because sustainable employment for individuals with PMP is important and understanding what works is necessary to ensure effective workplace interventions are developed.

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