Aspects connected with retorning to work process of individuals with musculoesquelectical desorders: a commented bibliography

Abstract

Return to the work after an accident / illness is presented as a constant challenge for individuals, governments, and professionals of rehabilitation, becoming reason of constant concerns of researchers. Current researches have detached the increase of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MS) in the whole world. In Brazil, according to statisticians of National Institute of Social Security (INSS), 41,1% of the accidents registered in 2003 were in MS. This work had the objective to accomplish, through a commented on bibliography, the detailed scientific article analysis reporting the several aspects of the return to work programs for individuals with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, identifying factors to influence in their effectiveness. The electronic database between 2000 and 2005 was consulted. According inclusion criteria, nine articles were selected and analyzed the quality of the evidences as the methodology proposed by Law et al. (1998). The results were compared in table containing the following information: authors, specific objectives, sample, drawing of the study and main results. This commented on bibliography didn't identify specific programs of return to work for individuals with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders, but it appears for the multiplicity of aspects and actors involved in the process.