Issue:
The burden of disabling musculoskeletal pain and injuries arising from work-related causes in many Ontario workplaces is substantial. Inappropriate design of workplaces and work processes contributes significantly to the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The Institute has produced a series of systematic reviews on the prevention of MSDs. This proposed systematic review will build on the last five years research in the field and the systematic reviews produced on this topic. We propose conducting this review in two stages; the first stage will review the evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent MSDs; and the second stage will review the evidence on the implementation and processes used to prevent MSDs. Our research questions are: how effective are occupational health and safety interventions in the prevention of MSDs, and what approaches to implementation are employed.
Objectives:
• To engage our prevention partners early and throughout the research process to produce a relevant review and products
• To conduct a systematic review to address the questions: how effective are occupational health and safety interventions in the prevention of MSDs, and what approaches to implementation are employed?
Anticipated Results:
The results of this review will be of interest to researchers and prevention partners. It will also be of interest to clinical practitioners, such as those working at WSIB Specialty Clinics, ergonomists, kinesiologists, occupational therapist, and those working in the disability management field.
Investigators:
Ben Amick, Emma Irvin, Dwayne Van Eerd, Trevor King, Claire Munhall
