Effectiveness of the RSI QuickScan.
- Conditions
- 1. RSI<br />3. UED<br />2. repetitive strain injury<br />5. CANS<br />4. Upper extremity disorders<br />6. neck and upper limb symptoms.
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON20099
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University AmsterdamTNO Kwaliteit van Leven, HoofddorpEMGO institute, VU Medical Center AmsterdamArbo Unie
- Brief Summary
1. Speklé EM, Hoozemans MJM, Blatter B, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Dieen JH. Validation of a questionnaire to assess risk factors and complaints related to upper extremity disorders 30e WEON Symposium: Preventie & Interventie; 2005 2 & 3 juni 2005; Wageningen, Nederland; 2005;<br> 2. Speklé EM, Hoozemans MJM, Blatter B, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Dieen JH. Validation of a questionnaire to assess risk factors and complaints related to upper extremity disorders 18th International Symposium on epidemiology in Occupational Health; 2005 11-14 September; Bergen, Norway; 2005;<br> 3. Blatter BM, Speklé EM, Heinrich J, Hoozemans MJM, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, et al. Effectiviness of the RSI QuickScan: A preventive program on neck and upper limb symptoms for office workers. PREMUS; 2007; Boston, USA; 2007;<br> 4. Speklé EM, Hoozemans MJM, Kraaijenveld R, van der Beek AJ, Blatter B, Bongers PM, et al. Can the RSI QuickScan validly predict the development of upper extremity symptoms? PREMUS; 2007; Boston, USA; 2007.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 1000
1. All workers with 2 hours or more computerwork per day;
2. Workers without- and with arm, neck and shoulder symptoms are included in the trial.
Workers with less than 2 hours computer work per day or those who did not give their consent to particpate in the investigation.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Occurrence of risk factors, RSI complaints and absenteeism is assessed using the RSI QuickScan (web-based questionnaire) at baseline and 6 and 12 month follow-up.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method