Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea (대한인간공학회지)

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Characteristics and Influencing Factors on Recuperators with Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Kim, Kyoo-Sang (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Jeon, Hee-Gyeong (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA) ;
  • Kim, Day-Sung (Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, KOSHA)
  • Received : 2012.08.30
  • Accepted : 2012.09.26
  • Published : 2012.10.31
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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to investigate subjects in recuperation to identify the following factors with regard to work-related musculoskeletal diseases: diagnosis in the context of occupational and environmental medicine; assessment systems for judging work-relatedness; recuperation management; workplace management; prevention programs; and care after returning to work. This study intends to analyze differences between subjects and determine what characteristics of subjects account for the differences. Method: A survey was administered to 1,664 workers who were approved by the Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Service between 2003 and 2005 for recuperation due to work-related musculoskeletal diseases. The data of 229 subjects who responded the survey questionnaire related to recuperation were analysed. Results: According to the results, demographic, occupational, and musculoskeletal disease-related factors were significant. The demographic factors included gender, age, marital status, and region, while occupational factors included working period, work type, size of workplace, and industry type. The factors related to musculoskeletal diseases were the part of the body in pain, the tissues in pain, and the existence of dysfunction. The above factors were associated with statistically significant differences in the following areas: revealed symptom period, symptoms-diagnosis period, and application for recuperation approval periods; diagnosis and care institutes for recuperarion; the state of patients (body parts in pain, tissues in pain, and existence of dysfunction); return to work; and care after returning to work. Conclusion: The results of this study can serve as basic data in setting priorities for prevention programs for work-related musculoskeletal diseases and selecting target groups.

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