Low back pain and telecommuting in Japan: Influence of work environment quality.

Ryutaro Matsugaki Tomohiro Ishimaru Ayako HinoKeiji MuramatsuTomohisa Nagata Kazunori Ikegami Seiichiro TateishiMayumi TsujiShinya MatsudaYoshihisa Fujinonull null

Published in: Journal of occupational health (2022)

The relationship between LBP and frequency of working from home was found to vary with the quality of the work environment; more specifically, LBP was associated with frequency of teleworking in a poor work environment. This study suggests that employers should give more support to their employees in promoting a good work environment to prevent LBP. (Words: 240/250).

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement