TY - CHAP
T1 - Model for Determination of Musculoskeletal Disorder Cost/Benefit
T2 - Base for Strategy for Implementation of a Preventive DME Program for a Company
AU - Castillo-Martínez, Juan A
AU - Garcia Suaza, Andres Felipe
PY - 2022/1/1
Y1 - 2022/1/1
N2 - It is generally considered that the costs related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) stem from absenteeism, medical expenses, reduced productivity, and quality of life. To estimate the costs associated with MSDs in organizations and thus determine the benefits for a company of implementing an effective and sustainable prevention program, it is necessary to consider the need to know the current and future prevalence of MSDs as well as to understand whether these data vary according to the economic sector, geographic location, and demographic aspects. It is also necessary to understand whether there are comorbidities associated with MSDs as well as the direct and indirect impacts in terms of the productive and work capacity of organizations and individuals. In the development of this study, the authors wanted to generate an analysis tool to estimate the incidence of MSDs and their economic costs, which also serves as a baseline to evaluate the possible benefits derived from prevention programs for this type of work-related disease.
AB - It is generally considered that the costs related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) stem from absenteeism, medical expenses, reduced productivity, and quality of life. To estimate the costs associated with MSDs in organizations and thus determine the benefits for a company of implementing an effective and sustainable prevention program, it is necessary to consider the need to know the current and future prevalence of MSDs as well as to understand whether these data vary according to the economic sector, geographic location, and demographic aspects. It is also necessary to understand whether there are comorbidities associated with MSDs as well as the direct and indirect impacts in terms of the productive and work capacity of organizations and individuals. In the development of this study, the authors wanted to generate an analysis tool to estimate the incidence of MSDs and their economic costs, which also serves as a baseline to evaluate the possible benefits derived from prevention programs for this type of work-related disease.
U2 - 10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch008
DO - 10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch008
M3 - Chapter
SN - 9781799873976
VL - 1
T3 - Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development
SP - 173
EP - 192
BT - Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace
PB - IGI Global Publishing
CY - Hershey PA, USA 17033
ER -
