Musculoskeletal pain intensity in different body regions and risk of disability pension among female eldercare workers: prospective cohort study with 11-year register follow-up

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal pain is a risk factor for leaving the labour market temporarily and permanently. While the presence of multi-site pain increases the risk of disability pension, we lack detailed knowledge about pain intensity as a risk factor. This study investigated the associati...

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Main Authors: Rúni Bláfoss, Jonas Vinstrup, Sebastian Venge Skovlund, Rubén López-Bueno, Joaquin Calatayud, Thomas Clausen, Lars Louis Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04655-1