Are trajectories of neck-shoulder pain associated with sick leave and work ability in workers? A 1-year prospective study.

David Michael HallmanAndreas HoltermannSofie Dencker-LarsenMarie Birk JørgensenCharlotte Diana Nørregaard Rasmussen

Published in: BMJ open (2019)

Severe persistent NSP was associated with sick leave and poor work ability over 1 year among workers. Preventive strategies aiming at reducing severe persistent NSP among working populations are needed.

Keyphrases

early onset
chronic pain
depressive symptoms
pain management
neuropathic pain
drug induced
spinal cord injury
spinal cord
postoperative pain