Document ID (ISN) | 78836 |
CIS number |
02-949 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
Year |
2001 |
Convention or series no. |
INRS ND 2158-185-01
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Author(s) |
Malchaire J.B., Roquelaure Y., Cock N.A., Piette A.G. |
Title |
Wrist musculoskeletal disorders - Direct and indirect influence of psychological and organizational factors |
Original title |
Troubles musculosquelettiques des poignets - Influence directe ou indirecte des facteurs psychologiques et organisationnels [in French] |
Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 2001, No.185, p.23-33. 52 ref. |
Abstract |
In order to highlight the possible role of psychological, organizational and stress factors on wrist musculoskeletal (MS) complaints, 133 women operators assigned to repetitive tasks were subjected to a general questionnaire on their medical history, to a questionnaire on the efforts, positions and repetitiveness of their work and finally to a series of questionnaires on psychological, organizational and stress factors. Results show high levels of prevalence of wrist MS complaints (47%) for jobs considered to be of high risk. Multivariate analysis reveals a positive relationship with smoking and certain types of effort, and a negative relationship with leisure activities and the length of work breaks. Positive or negative perception of psychological and organizational factors shows an important association (OR = 3.57). The study clearly demonstrates the multi-factorial aspect of MS complaints and highlights the need for a holistic approach to working conditions that includes psychosocial aspects. |
Descriptors (primary) |
musculoskeletal diseases; psychology of work organization; women; stress factors; wrist |
Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; smoking; repetitive work; questionnaire survey; conditions of work; workbreaks; psychology and sociology |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Belgium; France |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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Browse category(ies) |
Mental stress and burnout Psychology of work organization Psychological factors Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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