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Research Agenda
Pages 370-374

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From page 370...
... The first section contains the recommended research for improving methodology better tools for exposure and outcome assessment as well as further quantification of the relationship between exposures and outcomes. The second section contains research recommendations for specific topic areas, including tissue mechanobiology, biomechanics, psychosocial factors and stress, epidemiology, and workplace interventions.
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From page 371...
... · Further develop and refine standardized survey instruments to identify symptomatic musculoskeletal outcomes with adequate sensitivity and specificity for use in epidemiologic studies in work environments. · Further develop and refine physical examination and sensory discrimination criteria to identify musculoskeletal outcomes with adequate specificity and sensitivity for use in epidemiologic studies in work environments.
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From page 372...
... Determining the earliest molecular changes that precede structural damage and inflammatory responses to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves during various types of repetitive loading. Validating noninvasive measures of skeletal muscle functional changes and symptoms associated with repetitive use disorders by establishing their biological basis in controlled scientific studies, with
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From page 373...
... 4. Epidemiologic studies directed toward: · Taking advantage of existing and newly developed measures of exposure and outcome to undertake longitudinal studies of musculoskeletal disorders directed toward: Clarifying the natural history of musculoskeletal disorders resulting from physical and psychosocial work exposures, focusing on both clinical and functional outcomes.
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From page 374...
... 5. Workplace interventions studies directed toward: · Conducting rigorous evaluations of workplace interventions including but not limited to randomized controlled trials or other scientifically valid approaches.
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Key Terms

  • epidemiologic studies
  • studies directed
  • work environments
  • repeated loading
  • workplace interventions

  • psychosocial work
  • musculoskeletal outcomes
  • adequate sensitivity
  • upper extremity
  • biological basis

  • nonspecific pain
  • tissue mechanobiology
  • pain syndromes
  • structural damage
  • physical loading

  • prognostic tools
  • poorer outcomes
  • longitudinal studies
  • physical examination
  • prospective studies

  • psychosocial factors
  • criteria evolve
  • injury associated
  • objectively measuring
  • tolerance limits

  • missing steps
  • dependent measures
  • responses associated
  • occupational exposure
  • controlled trials


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