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The use of exoskeletons in the occupational context for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of work-related musculoskeletal complaints.
Steinhilber, Benjamin; Luger, Tessy; Schwenkreis, Peter; Middeldorf, Stefan; Bork, Hartmut; Mann, Bernhard; von Glinski, Alexander; Schildhauer, Thomas A; Weiler, Stephan; Schmauder, Martin; Heinrich, Kai; Winter, Gabriele; Schnalke, Gerhard; Frener, Peter; Schick, Ralf; Wischniewski, Sascha; Jäger, Matthias.
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  • Steinhilber B; Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
  • Luger T; Institute of Occupational and Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
  • Schwenkreis P; Neurological University Hospital, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil GmbH, Bochum, Germany.
  • Middeldorf S; Centre for Orthopaedics, Schön Clinic Bad Staffelstein, Bad Staffelstein, Germany.
  • Bork H; St. Josef-Stift Sendenhorst Hospital for Orthopaedic Surgery and Rheumatology, Sendenhorst, Germany.
  • Mann B; Institute for Sociology, University of Koblenz-Landau, Koblenz-Metternich, Germany.
  • von Glinski A; Surgical University Hospital and Polyclinic, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Germany.
  • Schildhauer TA; Surgical University Hospital and Polyclinic, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Germany.
  • Weiler S; Health Centre North, AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany.
  • Schmauder M; Institute of Material Handling and Industrial Engineering, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
  • Heinrich K; Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
  • Winter G; (BG) German Social Accident Insurance Institution for Commercial Transport, Postal Logistics and Telecommunication, Darmstadt, Germany.
  • Schnalke G; Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany.
  • Frener P; (BG) German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Woodworking and Metalworking Industries, Düsseldorf, Germany.
  • Schick R; (BG) German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Trade and Logistics Industry, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Wischniewski S; Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Dortmund, Germany.
  • Jäger M; Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund University of Technology, Dortmund, Germany.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33140996
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT Background The prevention of work-related musculoskeletal complaints and diseases has high priority, considering the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints and diseases and the associated high burden on health care systems, the economy, and the people affected. Purpose: This guideline provided recommendations for potential applications of exoskeletons in the workplace for the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of musculoskeletal complaints and diseases, general recommendations on the use and implementation of exoskeletons, and recommendations on risk assessment. Methods: A systematic literature search, a survey among exoskeleton manufacturers and companies using exoskeletons, and expert discussions formed the basis of the formulated recommendations and key statements. For reaching consensus on the recommendations and key statements, we applied the Nominal Group and Delphi Techniques under the supervision of an external, independent moderator. Results: We formulated 20 recommendations and four key statements, all of which reached consensus or strong consensus. Conclusion: No answers could be found in the current scientific literature to the central questions in this guideline about primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. We outline five main directions for future research on exoskeletons in occupational settings. First, using exoskeletons for prevention should be investigated using randomized controlled trials. Second, the effects of exoskeletons on work-related musculoskeletal stress and strain should be investigated both in the body region intended to be supported by the exoskeleton as well as in other non-supported body regions. Third, the effects of exoskeletons should be investigated in samples varying in age, gender, and health status, as well as during different occupational activities. Fourth, a specific risk assessment tool for exoskeletons in occupational settings should be developed and implemented to meet and evaluate the applicable occupational health and safety standards. Fifth, there is a need to expand upon the very limited social science research on the impacts of exoskeletons on employee professional understanding, social role understanding, or diversity.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Medicina Preventiva / Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas / Medición de Riesgo / Dispositivo Exoesqueleto / Enfermedades Profesionales / Medicina del Trabajo Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Etiology_studies / Guideline / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Medicina Preventiva / Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas / Medición de Riesgo / Dispositivo Exoesqueleto / Enfermedades Profesionales / Medicina del Trabajo Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Etiology_studies / Guideline / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido