Developing the Stage of Change Approach for the Reduction of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders remain the most prevalent form of occupational ill health, prompting examination of why attempts to manage the problem have been less successful than perhaps hoped. With a view to improving the efficacy of such interventions, this study examined the applicability of the sta...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2007-01, Vol.12 (1), p.184-197
Main Authors: Whysall, Zara J., Haslam, Cheryl, Haslam, Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral Medicine - methods
Health
Humans
Illness
Interventions
Musculoskeletal diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases - prevention & control
Occupational Health
Occupational health and safety
Occupations
Psychology
Risk
Risk reduction
Risk Reduction Behavior
Stages of change
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom
United States
Work environment
Work place
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Summary:Musculoskeletal disorders remain the most prevalent form of occupational ill health, prompting examination of why attempts to manage the problem have been less successful than perhaps hoped. With a view to improving the efficacy of such interventions, this study examined the applicability of the stage of change approach to the workplace. Tools were developed to assess individual and organizational stage of change towards reducing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders. The tools were tested in a range of occupational sectors, and demonstrated high levels of validity and reliability. Implications for the application of the model in the workplace for improving intervention effectiveness are discussed.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105307071753