Prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms with computer based work across occupations.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors associated with computer-based work between occupations in a sample of Australian public sector employees. Method: A cross-sectional study was completed with employees of 6 gover...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 533 - 542 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2012
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