Abstract Objective To quantify the relative contribution of work‐related physical and psychosocial factors, individual health‐related factors to development more severe musculoskeletal pain in neck upper limbs back lower limbs. Methods In this cohort study 5,604 workers from industrial service companies, we collected information on exposures factors. Questionnaires were completed at baseline by 4,006 participants (71.5%) after 24 months 3,276 (82%). At followup, with no or minor included Cox...

Social consequences of disease may be subject to register based follow-up. A Danish database, DREAM, allows weekly follow-up any public transfer payment. This study aimed evaluate the feasibility for use in health research.The DREAM database includes information on all payments administered by ministries, municipalities, and Statistics Denmark citizens a basis since 1991. The was compared with self-reported sources income population survey from 2001 about 5000 participants.According 80.2%...

Aims: To quantify the relative contribution of work related physical factors, psychosocial workplace and individual factors aspects somatisation to onset neck/shoulder pain. Methods: Four year prospective cohort study workers from industrial service companies in Denmark. Participants were 3123 workers, previously enrolled a cross sectional study, where objective measurement was used. Eligible participants followed on three subsequent occasions with approximately one intervals. Outcomes...

Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objectives. To evaluate the effect of individual characteristics and physical psychosocial workplace factors on neck/shoulder pain with pressure tenderness in muscles. Summary Background Data. Controversy prevails about importance versus etiology neck and/or shoulders. Methods. participants were 3123 workers from 19 plants. Physical risk evaluated via video observations, assessed job content questionnaire. Other procedures included symptom survey,...

Computer use is increasingly common among many working populations, and concern exists about possible adverse effects of computer use, such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).To estimate the prevalence incidence CTS to evaluate contribution mouse devices keyboards risk CTS.A 1-year follow-up study with questionnaires conducted in 2000 2001 at 3500 workplaces Denmark, followed on each 2 occasions by a clinical interview symptom distribution frequency.The questionnaire was sent 9480 members trade...

OBJECTIVES To assess the occurrence and persistence of two restrictively defined neck-shoulder disorders among sewing machine operators. factors associated with development disorder prognostic for remaining a case, when were already present. METHODS In an initial group 243 operators, 178 followed up 2 years. At baseline at 1 years follow participants underwent clinical examination neck arms filled in questionnaire about current musculoskeletal complaints. Clinical criteria main defined:...

Objectives Neck and shoulder pain disorders were studied among frequent computer users, the associated effect of mouse keyboard use was evaluated. Methods Technical assistants machine technicians followed for 1 year. Questionnaires sent to 9480 persons (initial response 73%, follow-up 82%). Computer information obtained from questionnaires. Symptom cases at baseline clinically examined using a standardized clinical protocol. The main outcomes self-reported symptoms in neck right rotator cuff...

Aims: To assess the importance of physical and psychosocial risk factors for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Methods: Case-referent study 267 new cases tennis elbow 388 referents from background population enrolled general practices in Ringkjoebing County, Denmark. Results: Manual job tasks were associated with (odds ratio (OR) 3.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.9 to 5.1). The self reported “posture” “forceful work” related elbow. Among women, work involving performing repeated...

Objectives The aims of the present study were to (i) cross-culturally adapt a Danish consensus version 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and (ii) evaluate its psychometric properties in terms agreement, reliability, validity, responsiveness, interpretability among patients with work-related stress complaints. Methods A consensus-building process was performed involving authors three previous translations back-translated into English pilot-tested. Psychometric final examined sample 64...

<h3>Background:</h3> Little is known about the long-term consequences of sickness presence (ie, going to work despite ill-health), although one study suggests an association with coronary heart disease. This examined effect on future absence. <h3>Methods:</h3> Information from a random sample 11 838 members Danish core workforce was collected questionnaires, containing questions work, family and attitudes towards prospective absence spells at least 2 weeks derived official register during...

It is unknown whether the relation between job strain and depression reflects causal characteristics of working environment or reporting bias. The authors investigated bias by analyzing individual versus work-unit measures risk depressive symptoms (n = 287) a diagnosis 97) among 4,291 employees within 378 work units in Aarhus, Denmark, 2007. All participants reported psychological demands decision latitude, estimated mean values for each unit. odds ratios predicting highest lowest levels...

To determine the occurrence of pain conditions and disorders in forearm to evaluate risk factors for a cohort computer workers.A total 6943 participants with wide range use work tasks were studied. At baseline at one year follow up completed questionnaire. Participants relevant symptoms offered clinical examination. Symptom cases defined on basis self reported score palpation tenderness muscles forearm.The seven days prevalence moderate severe was 4.3%. Sixteen 296 symptom met criteria being...

Abstract Background Few studies relate the occurrence of shoulder disorders to quantified ergonomic exposures. This study evaluates hypothesis that loads in repetitive work might contribute tendinitis. Methods is a cross‐sectional 1961 workers and 782 referents. Shoulder were at task level measures exposures assigned based on distribution. Symptoms combination with clinical criteria defined Results The prevalence tendinitis was higher among exposed (adjusted OR 3.1, 95% CI 1.3–3). Neither...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to examine relations between computer work aspects and elbow wrist/hand pain conditions disorders. Methods In a 1‐year follow‐up among 6,943 technical assistants machine technicians self‐reported active mouse keyboard time, ergonomic exposures associations with were determined. Standardized clinical examinations performed symptomatic participants at baseline follow‐up. Results For continuous duration time adjusted linear effects statistically...

To compare the prognosis of subacromial impingement (SAI) stage II treated conservatively or with decompression.A follow-up study after 4-8 years in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) 90 adult cases SAI Danish hospital from 1996 to 2000 graded physiotherapy and exercises arthroscopic decompression. Outcomes were proportion time per year income transfers (indexed 0-1), including total (marginalization), sick leave disability pension obtained registry at Ministry Work. Self-reported function,...

Aim: The mental health problems of adolescents are important in relation to their future and life course. aim this study was investigate perceived stress adolescence as a marker for later disorders. Methods: data consisted combination questionnaire register 11,929 adolescents. Perceived measured using Cohen’s Stress Scale divided into low, moderate high stress. Mental disorder identified the ICD-10 codes Behavioural Disorders classified whether were diagnosed or not. Logistic regression used...

Abstract One hundred and seven women participated in a clinical study of an age‐stratified random sample sewing machine operators compared to group auxiliary nurses home helpers. Four groups, according years being operator, consisted of: (controls) 25; (0–7 years) 21; (8–15 (more than 15 36. The numbers the main diagnoses four groups were: cervicobrachial fibromyalgia (myofascial pain syndrome) 2, 4, 11, 24; cervical syndrome 0, 1, 3, 10; rotator cuff 6, 11. observed exposure‐response...

OBJECTIVES: To analyse the risk of shoulder impingement syndrome relative to intensive work. METHODS: A cross sectional study a historical cohort 1591 workers employed between 1986 and 1993 at slaughterhouse or chemical factory. Workers not doing tasks in slaughtering meat processing constituted reference group. Intensity work was assessed by video based observations. Information on disorders collected questionnaire physical examinations. Impingement diagnosed when symptoms had been present...

Background: Computer use may have an adverse effect on musculoskeletal outcomes. This study assessed the risk of neck and shoulder pain associated with objectively recorded professional computer use. Methods: A programme was used to collect data mouse keyboard usage weekly reports among 2146 technical assistants. Questionnaires were also completed at baseline 12 months. The three outcome measures were: (1) acute (measured as pain); (2) prolonged (no or minor in region over four consecutive...