Beyond Biomechanics: Psychosocial Aspects Of Musculoskeletal Disorders In Office Work

ISBN-13: 9780748403226 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 336 str.

Moon; Sauter L. Sauter; Steven L. Sauter

Opis

There is now widespread recognition that psychosocial factors play a key role in the aetiology, perpetuation, management and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders CTDs. This text addresses the strength, direction and importance of links between psychosocial factors and CTDs.; The book's contributors examine critically current research data, identify potential link mechanisms, and recommend measures for control and prevention. Topics covered include socio-organizational psychology, medical anthropology, occupational medicine, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, job stress and ergonomic interventions. The book aims to demystify the concept of the "psychosocial," so as to promote and assure effective prevention in the workplace.

Spis treści

1. Evidence, Models and Mechanisms 2. Issues for Management, Prevention and Further Research 3. Commentaries

O autorze

Steve Sauter, S D Moon