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Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers - Need for Prevention Strategies.

Kim Dunleavy1, Kelly K Gurka2,3, Janeen McCormick Blythe1

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

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Horticulture workers need better strategies for managing back pain, as current practices often involve working through pain and limited discussion of medication risks. Training should be practical, adaptable to work conditions, and involve supervisors to be effective.

Keywords:
Back pain; contextual analysis; horticulture; prevention

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Back pain is prevalent among horticulture workers, yet effective prevention and management strategies are insufficient.
  • Horticulture workers often prioritize productivity, leading to working through pain and underutilizing preventative measures.
  • Awareness and discussion regarding pain medication, including opioid risks, are limited in this occupational group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore stakeholder perceptions on the need for back pain management in horticulture.
  • To understand attitudes towards pain medication and identify contextual factors influencing musculoskeletal injury prevention.
  • To determine preferences for training interventions among horticulture workers and stakeholders.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with 14 consultants, owners, supervisors, and workers in the horticulture industry.
  • Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish and analyzed using qualitative inductive-deductive thematic analysis.
  • The study utilized the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework.

Main Results:

  • Workers often work through pain, using over-the-counter medication, with limited discussion on risks of pain relievers like opioids.
  • Contextual factors such as weather, seasons, business models, and productivity goals significantly influence prevention strategies.
  • Supervisors play a key role in informal training, highlighting the need for integrated, practical training solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive interventions and increased awareness of medication risks are crucial for horticulture workers' back pain management.
  • Training must be adaptable to variable work conditions (weather, seasons) and delivered in short, practical formats to minimize workflow disruption.
  • Creating a supportive workplace culture and involving supervisors are essential for effective musculoskeletal injury prevention in the horticulture industry.