The (cost-) effectiveness of a lifestyle physical activity intervention in addition to a work style intervention on the recovery from neck and upper limb symptoms in computer workers

Completed

• Conditions: eck and upper limb symptoms; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neck and upper limb symptoms

• Registration Number: ISRCTN87019406
• Lead Sponsor: Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine (The Netherlands)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-08-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 405

Inclusion Criteria

1. Computer workers aged 18-64
2. Frequent or long-term neck and upper limb symptoms in the preceding six months
3. Frequent or long-term neck and upper limb symptoms in the preceding two weeks

By using a six month period and a two week period, we intend to include workers with chronic and recurrent symptoms as well as workers with recent symptoms.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Performing computer work at less than three days a week or during less than three hours a day
2. A working contract shorter than one year
3. Under care of a doctor or (physical) therapist for complaints in the neck, shoulders arms, wrists and/or hands
4. Non-work related pathologies or clear somatic afflictions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, cervical hernia, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome)
5. Sickness absence of 50% or more
6. Pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Degree of recovery<br>2. Pain intensity<br>3. Disability<br>4. Presence and number of days with neck and upper limb symptoms<br>5. Number of months without neck and upper limb symptoms

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Physical activity<br>2. Body posture and workplace ergonomics<br>3. The use of breaks and exercise reminder software<br>4. Extrinsic effort and reward<br>5. Decision authority<br>6. Phase of behavioral change with regard to physical activity and work style<br>7. Cardiorespiratory fitness<br>8. Maximum grip strength<br>9. Absenteeism<br>10. Worker productivity