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The Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Arthritis: development and pilot testing.

Catherine L Backman1, Judy Village, Diane Lacaille

  • 1University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. catherine.backman@ubc.ca

Arthritis and Rheumatism
|September 30, 2008
PubMed
Summary

A new ergonomic tool helps people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) by identifying job accommodations. This tool is feasible and led to high implementation rates, supporting employment retention.

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  • Occupational therapy
  • Rheumatology
  • Workplace ergonomics

Background:

  • Standard ergonomic tools do not address the specific needs of individuals with inflammatory arthritis (IA).
  • Maintaining employment and productivity is crucial for individuals with chronic conditions like IA.
  • Existing ergonomic assessments may not be suitable for individuals hesitant to disclose their condition to employers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and pilot test a novel ergonomic assessment tool tailored for individuals with IA.
  • To propose specific ergonomic modifications to prevent work loss and enhance productivity in this population.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and comprehensiveness of the developed tool.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review by an interdisciplinary team to inform tool development.

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  • Expert panel review and pretesting with occupational therapists (OTs) and adults with IA.
  • Pilot testing of a multifaceted program using a tool comprising self-assessment, interview guide, and solutions summary.
  • Follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months to evaluate recommendation implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Nineteen women with IA (mean age 51, mean disease duration 12 years) participated.
    • An average of 4.5 ergonomic recommendations were made per participant.
    • At 1 year post-intervention, 74% of participants had implemented 85% of the recommended accommodations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Arthritis is a practical and thorough method for identifying necessary job accommodations.
    • The tool supports individuals with IA in maintaining employment and productivity.
    • The findings support the use of tailored ergonomic interventions for chronic conditions.