Aryurek et al. 2020 1111. Akyurek G, Avci N, Ekici G. The effects of “Workplace Health Promotion Program” in nurses: A randomized controlled trial and one-year follow-up. Health Care Women Int. 2020;43(9):980-96. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2020.1800013 https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2020.18...
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IG: n=15 (33.53±13.67 years), female, nurse
CG: n=15 (41.47±9.39 years), female, nurse
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Hospital |
IG: relaxation, postural and breathing exercises and guidance on ergonomics at work. Twice a week for five weeks, 35 minutes each CG: participants remained in a room resting for 40 minutes, and during this time they could read. |
Pain (VAS), fatigue (VAS) and stress (VAS) |
After five weeks of intervention and one year of follow-up, there was a reduction in the intensity of pain, fatigue and stress in the IG. |
Brox; Frøystein 2005 1212. Brox JI, Frøystein O. Health-related quality of life and sickness absence in community nursing home employees: randomized controlled trial of physical exercise. Occup Med (Lond). 2005;55(7):558-63. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqi153 https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqi153...
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IG: n=65 (mean age 42.5 years), CG: n=64 (mean age 42.5 years) Profession: nurses and nursing assistants. Sex: Female (over 96% and male) |
Community nursing home. |
IG: Weekly 1-hour group exercise sessions and guidance for participants for six months. CG: No intervention. |
Sick leave, (Co-operation-World Organization of Colleges Academics) |
There was no difference between the intervention and control groups in quality of life. |
Giagio et al. 2019 1313. Giagio S, Volpe G, Pillastrini P, Gasparre G, Frizziero A, et al. Preventive program for work-related musculoskeletal disorders among surgeons: outcomes of a randomized controlled clinical trial. Ann Surg. 2019;270(6):969-75. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003199 https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.000000000000...
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GI: n=65 (35.5±10.9 years)
CG: n=76 (37.7±12.1 years)
Profession: Surgeons
Sex: both sexes
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Medical center |
IG: Education for patients on ergonomics and physical exercise before and after surgical procedures for six months.
CG: no intervention.
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Pain (VAS) Quality of life (SF-36). Evaluation after three and six months of intervention |
There was no difference between the groups after three months of intervention. After six months, there was a statistically significant improvement in pain symptoms. |
Gundewall et al. 1993 1414. Gundewall B, Liljeqvist M, Hansson T. Primary prevention of back symptoms and absence from work. A prospective randomized study among hospital employees. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1993;18(5):587-94. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199304000-00011 https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-1993040...
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IG: n=28 (mean age 37.7 years)
CG: n=32 (mean age 37.3 years) Profession: Nursing professionals
Sex: both sexes
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Geriatric hospital |
IG: physical exercise for 20 minutes, six times a month, for 13 months. CG: no intervention. |
Sick leave, intensity of lower back pain and lower back muscle strength |
There was a reduction in absenteeism due to pain complaints in the IG compared to the CG. |
Jakobsen et al. 2015 1515. Jakobsen MD, Sundstrup E, Brandt M, Jay K, Aagaard P, et al. Effect of workplace- versus home-based physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain among healthcare workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2015;41(2):153-63. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3479 https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3479...
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IG: n=111 (40±12 years)
CG: n=89 (44±10 years) Profession: Healthcare professionals
Sex: Female
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Hospital |
IG: physical exercise for 10 minutes, five times a week for 10 weeks, as well as guidance on ergonomics. CG: guidance on ergonomics, and physical exercise at home for 10 minutes, five times a week. |
Pain (VAS), muscle strength and use of analgesics |
The IG showed an improvement in pain, muscle strength and a reduction in the use of medication compared to the CG. |
Jay et al. 2015 1616. Jay K, Brandt M, Hansen K, Sundstrup E, Jakobsen MD, et al. Effect of individually tailored biopsychosocial workplace interventions on chronic musculoskeletal pain and stress among laboratory technicians: randomized controlled trial. Pain Physician. 2015;18:459-71 |
IG: n=56 (45.5±9.0 years)
CG: n=56 (47.6±8.2 years) Profession: Laboratory technicians.
Sex: Female
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Pharmaceutical company laboratory. |
GI: physical, cognitive and mindfulness exercise for 10 weeks. CG: no intervention. |
Pain (VAS) stress (Stress Perception Scale) |
There was a reduction in the intensity of musculoskeletal pain in the IG compared to the CG. There was no difference between the IG and CG in relation to stress. |
Tveito; Eriksen 2008 1717. Tveito TH, Eriksen HR. Integrated health programme: a workplace randomized controlled trial. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65(1):110-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04846.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008...
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IG: n=19
CG: n=21
Profession: Nurses/nursing assistants
Sex: Female
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Nursing home for older adults. |
IG: Physical exercise, stress management technique, health guidelines and workplace assessment for one hour, three times a week, for nine months.
CG: No intervention.
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Pain and stress (Subjective health complaints inventory – SHC) and time off work |
There was no statistically significant difference between the IG and CG in terms of time off work and stress. There was a reduction in pain complaints in the IG compared to the CG. |