A screening tool for the risk of disability retirement due to musculoskeletal disorders

Article

Authors: Shiri, Rahman ; Heliövaara, Markku ; Ahola, Kirsi ; Kaila-Kangas, Leena ; Haukka, Eija ; Kausto, Johanna ; Saastamoinen, Peppiina ; Leino-Arjas, Päivi ; Lallukka, Tea

Periodical: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health

Publication date: 2018

Volume: 44

N°: 1

Pages: 37-46

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases ; risk assessment ; methodology ; prediction

Geographic area: Finland

Subject: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)

Weblink: https://www.sjweh.fi/

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3684

Language: English

Illustrations: Bibliogr.

"We developed and validated an easy-to-use risk screening tool for disability retirement due to musculoskeletal disorders. The tool consists of seven self-reported risk profiles: age, sex, level of education, pain limiting daily activities, multisite musculoskeletal pain, history of arthritis, and surgery for a musculoskeletal disorder. A score >3 out of 7 has good sensitivity and specificity."

Support: Digital

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