NDLI: What is known about temperature and complaints in the upper extremity? A systematic review in the VDU work environment

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Author	Meijer, Eline M. Sluiter, Judith K. Frings Dresen, Monique H. W.
Copyright Year	2005
Abstract	Upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints and disorders are frequently reported among visual display units (VDU) workers. These complaints include cold forearms, hands or fingers. Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to gain an insight into the relationship between objective and subjective temperature decrease and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the upper extremity in a VDU work environment by (internal or external) cooling of the arm and hand. Two questions were formulated: (1) Is a VDU work environment (temperature between 15 and 25°C) associated with temperature decrease of the arm, hand or fingers in healthy subjects? (2) Is there a difference in arm, hand and finger temperature between patients with upper extremity MSDs and healthy subjects in a VDU work environment? Methods: Through a systematic literature search in six databases between 1989 and October 2005, 327 articles were retrieved and 17 included. Results: Forearm, hand and finger temperature significantly decreases when the ambient temperature (between 15 and 25°C) decreases. The skin temperature in the hand that uses a computer mouse is lower than the other hand in the same ambient temperature. At baseline, no objective temperature differences are found between patient groups and controls, whereas in patients with cold hand complaints, lower skin temperatures are found compared to controls. The association between temperature (changes) in the forearm, hand or fingers during VDU work, and MSDs in the upper extremity is not clear. Conclusion: There is no consistent evidence available for the association between upper extremity MSDs and temperature changes in forearm, hand or fingers in an office work environment.
Starting Page	445
Ending Page	452
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISSN	03400131
Journal	International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
Volume Number	79
Issue Number	6
e-ISSN	14321246
Language	English
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Publisher Date	2006-01-06
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders Arm temperature Coldness Systematic review
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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