RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence JF Occupational and Environmental Medicine JO Occup Environ Med FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 62 OP 70 DO 10.1136/oemed-2015-102992 VO 73 IS 1 A1 D Van Eerd A1 C Munhall A1 E Irvin A1 D Rempel A1 S Brewer A1 A J van der Beek A1 J T Dennerlein A1 J Tullar A1 K Skivington A1 C Pinion A1 B Amick YR 2016 UL http://oem.bmj.com/content/73/1/62.abstract AB The burden of disabling musculoskeletal pain and injuries (musculoskeletal disorders, MSDs) arising from work-related causes in many workplaces remains substantial. There is little consensus on the most appropriate interventions for MSDs. Our objective was to update a systematic review of workplace-based interventions for preventing and managing upper extremity MSD (UEMSD). We followed a systematic review process developed by the Institute for Work & Health and an adapted best evidence synthesis. 6 electronic databases were searched (January 2008 until April 2013 inclusive) yielding 9909 non-duplicate references. 26 high-quality and medium-quality studies relevant to our research question were combined with 35 from the original review to synthesise the evidence on 30 different intervention categories. There was strong evidence for one intervention category, resistance training, leading to the recommendation: Implementing a workplace-based resistance training exercise programme can help prevent and manage UEMSD and symptoms. The synthesis also revealed moderate evidence for stretching programmes, mouse use feedback and forearm supports in preventing UEMSD or symptoms. There was also moderate evidence for no benefit for EMG biofeedback, job stress management training, and office workstation adjustment for UEMSD and symptoms. Messages are proposed for both these and other intervention categories.