Document ID (ISN) | 72978 |
CIS number |
99-1033 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0014-0139 - Ergonomics |
Year |
1998 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Battevi N., Bergamasco R., Girola C. |
Title |
Criteria for the reintegration in the workforce of workers with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs, based on preliminary practical experience |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1998, Vol.41, No.9, p.1384-1397. |
Abstract |
Results are presented of a preliminary study of the return to work of some 100 workers affected by musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs and their reallocation to jobs with low exposure. The trial involved: providing a definition of the criteria for the characterization of "accommodating" jobs; identifying jobs that meet these criteria; classifying affected workers according to the type and severity of the disorder; matching workers to the job best suited to them; training of workers and supervisors; follow-up of the returned workers in organizational and clinical terms. Results indicate that when workers return to the workforce in jobs that fully meet defined criteria, there is a significant improvement in symptoms. Topics: job study; medical supervision; programme evaluation; rehabilitation; repetitive strain injury; risk awareness; transfer to other work; upper extremity disorders; workplace design. |
Descriptors (primary) |
rehabilitation; upper extremity disorders; repetitive strain injury; transfer to other work |
Descriptors (secondary) |
workplace design; risk awareness; medical supervision; job study; programme evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Italy |
Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Rehabilitiation Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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