Return to work and Health Management in Patients with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder: Literature reviewarticle

Authors

Yi-Chieh Lien
Jang-Ting Wei
Yi-Shiung Horng

Translated Title

工作相關性肌肉骨骼系統疾病的復工及健康管理：文獻回顧

Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are cumulative traumatic disorders that result from work-related ergonomic factors, such as repetitive motion, forceful exertion, awkward posture, holding a vibrating tool, and working in an environment that causes whole-body vibration. These risk factors may induce tendinitis, tenosynovitis, entrapment neuropathy, bursitis, meniscus tear, and even herniation of the lumbar intervertebral disc. WRMSDs may not only affect a patient's health and quality of life but also entail substantial economic and labor costs. Methods for early diagnosis of WRMSDs and management of workplace risk factors must be determined. In addition, vocational rehabilitation should be offered to individuals with WRMSDs to minimize the prevalence of work disability and improve return-to-work outcomes. This study involved a reviewarticle of the literature on WRMSD epidemiology and risk factors as well as associated health promotion management and vocational rehabilitation practices. We also discussed WRMSD diagnosis and management in Taiwan.

Language

Traditional Chinese

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/TJPMR.201812_46(2).0001

First Page

55

Last Page

62

Recommended Citation

Lien, Yi-Chieh; Wei, Jang-Ting; and Horng, Yi-Shiung (2018) "Return to work and Health Management in Patients with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder: Literature reviewarticle," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 46: Iss. 2, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/TJPMR.201812_46(2).0001
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol46/iss2/1