Classification criteria and severity assessment in work-associated upper extremity disorders: Methods matter

Authors
Katz, JN Stock, SR Evanoff, BA Rempel, D Moore, JS Franzblau, A Gray, RH
Citation
Jn. Katz et al., Classification criteria and severity assessment in work-associated upper extremity disorders: Methods matter, AM J IND M, 38(4), 2000, pp. 369-372
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02713586 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
369 - 372
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-3586(200010)38:4<369:CCASAI>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Work-associated musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity are common and disabling. Research on these disorders is needed and requires valid me thods of classification of the disorders for epidemiologic studies and meas urement of their impact on functional status. This commentary discusses the methodologic aspects of classification and functional status assessment in upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.