Work above shoulder level and shoulder complaints: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association and the exposure-response relationship between work above shoulder height and shoulder pain or disorders.

Methods

A systematic search was performed in Medline, Embase, and Health and Safety Science Abstracts. Included were articles with prospective cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, or intervention study designs. Quality assessment was based on an evaluation scheme adjusted to study design and normalized to 100%. The cut-off for sufficient quality to include articles was above 40% and cut-off for high-quality articles was above 50% of maximal score. The level of strength of evidence for an association between exposure and effect was assessed according to the GRADE guidelines.

Results

Thirty-four articles were included. Arti

SUBMITTER: Wærsted M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519900 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature