Associations between lean maturity in primary care and musculoskeletal complaints among staff: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study had two aims: (1) to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among staff in primary care and (2) to determine to what extent lean maturity of the primary care unit can predict musculoskeletal complaints 1 year later.

Design

Descriptive, correlational and longitudinal design.

Setting

Primary care units in mid-Sweden.

Participants

In 2015, staff members responded to a web survey addressing lean maturity and musculoskeletal complaints. The survey was completed by 481 staff members (response rate 46%) at 48 units; 260 staff members at 46 units also completed the survey in 2016.

Outcome measures

Associations with musculoskeletal complaints were determined both for lean maturity in total and for four Lean domains entered sep

SUBMITTER: Kaltenbrunner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950927 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature