EFFECTIVENESS OF LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION FOR PREVENTION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS-A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Keywords
Musculoskeletal disorders, Healthcare professionals, Randomized controlled trials, Lifestyle interventions
Abstract
Background:
This systematic review assesses the impact of lifestyle interventions, including workplace exercises, in preventing musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare professionals. It focuses on RCTs published from 2011, to 2021, utilizing databases such as PubMed and Cochrane. The review employs a narrative synthesis approach, following SWiM guidelines, and assesses methodological quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB-2) tool.
Objective
Assess the efficacy of lifestyle interventions, especially workplace exercises, in preventing musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare professionals.
Design
This systematic review concentrates on RCTs, aiming to evaluate the effect of lifestyle interventions, including workplace exercises, on preventing musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare professionals.
Data Sources
Relevant studies were sought in key databases: PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane, Scopus, ISI WoS, and PeDRO. Inclusion criteria covered studies published from 2011 to 2021 for this systematic review.
Inclusion Criteria:
RCTs on lifestyle interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare professionals, including workplace exercise programs.
Data Extraction and Synthesis:
Independent reviewers extracted data and assessed bias risk. Employed a narrative synthesis approach per SWiM guidelines without meta-analysis. Utilized the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB-2) tool for comprehensive evaluation of methodological quality and evidence robustness.
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Mercy Thomas
Ph.D. Research Scholar – School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Garden City University, Bangalore and Consultant Physiotherapist, Karuna Hospital, Mumbai
S Senthilkumar
Professor and Research Supervisor, School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy, Garden City University Bangalore.
Annie Thomas
Professor and Research Supervisor, School of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy, Garden City University Bangalore.
Priyanka Amitkumar
Ph.D. Research Scholar –School of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy, Garden City University, Bangalore.
Sarah John
PharmD student, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune