Prognostic factors related to recurrent low-back pain and sickness absence
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This study aimed at determining the prognostic factors related to the recurrence of low-back pain and future sickness absence due to low-back pain. Data were used from a prospective cohort study in a working population with a three year follow-up period. They were collected with annual questionnaires. A generalised estimating equation model was used to study the relation between pain characteristics, individual characteristics, and work-related factors and the recurrence of low-back pain or sickness absence due to low-back pain in the following year. Adjustments were made for potential confounders. According to this study, high disability due to low-back pain is a prognostic factor for recurrent low-back pain and future sickness absence due to low-back pain. In addition, the following work-related factors predict a poor prognosis of low-back pain: flexion or rotation of the trunk, low job satisfaction, low decision authority, and low social support. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Topics
LichaamshoudingLichaamsbewegingVeilig en gezond werkenTillenRugklachtenHerniaBeroepsziektenZiekteverzuimSociaal verzuimPreventieNederlandFactor, psychosocialLiftingPostureWorkplaceMorbidityWorking conditionsAbsenteeismBody movementBody postureCohort analysisConfidence intervalControlled studyDecision makingJob satisfactionMajor clinical studyOccupational hazardPredictionPrognosisProspective studyQuestionnaireRecurrence riskRecurrent diseaseRisk factorSocial supportStatistical modelWeight liftingWork disabilityAdultAnalysis of VarianceCohort StudiesDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansLinear ModelsLow Back PainMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsOccupational ExposurePrognosisProspective StudiesRecurrenceRisk FactorsSick Leave
TNO Identifier
152140
Source
Scandinavian journal of work, environment and health, 30(6), pp. 459-467.
Pages
459-467