| Beyond Biomechanics: Psychosocial Aspects Of Musculoskeletal Disorders In Office Work Contributor(s): Sauter, Steve (Editor), Moon, S. D. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0748403221 ISBN-13: 9780748403226 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1996 Annotation: There is now widespread recognition that psychosocial factors play a key role in the aetiology, perpetuation, management and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders CTDs. This text addresses the strength, direction and importance of links between psychosocial factors and CTDs.; The book's contributors examine critically current research data, identify potential link mechanisms, and recommend measures for control and prevention. Topics covered include socio-organizational psychology, medical anthropology, occupational medicine, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, job stress and ergonomic interventions. The book aims to demystify the concept of the "psychosocial," so as to promote and assure effective prevention in the workplace. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Rheumatology - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical - Medical | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 616.700 |
| LCCN: 96135847 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.58" W x 9.64" (1.30 lbs) 334 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There is now widespread recognition that psychosocial factors play a key role in the aetiology, perpetuation, management and prevention of cumulative trauma disorders CTDs. This text addresses the strength, direction and importance of links between psychosocial factors and CTDs.; The book's contributors examine critically current research data, identify potential link mechanisms, and recommend measures for control and prevention. Topics covered include socio-organizational psychology, medical anthropology, occupational medicine, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, job stress and ergonomic interventions. The book aims to demystify the concept of the psychosocial, so as to promote and assure effective prevention in the workplace. |