Bibliographic Details
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Prevalence of and risk factors for low back pain among professional drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. |
| Authors: |
Jia, Jingwen1,2, Zhang, Mingtao1,2, Cao, Zhenyu1,2, Yang, Zhijing3, Hu, Xuchang1,2, Lei, Shuanhu1,2, Zhang, Yibao1,2, Leng, Wenting1, Kang, Xuewen1,2 ery_kangxw@lzu.edu.cn |
| Source: |
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Research. 9/9/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-19. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*OCCUPATIONAL disease risk factors, *RISK assessment, *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *EXERCISE, *RESEARCH funding, *AUTOMOBILE driving, *META-analysis, *DISEASE prevalence, *AGE distribution, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *SYSTEMATIC reviews, *MEDLINE, *ODDS ratio, *JOB satisfaction, *OCCUPATIONAL exposure, *MEDICAL databases, *SLEEP, *SITTING position, *JOB stress, *ONLINE information services, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *ALCOHOL drinking, *POSTURE, *SOCIAL support, *DATA analysis software, *LUMBAR pain, *DISEASE incidence, *DISEASE risk factors |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: A growing body of research indicates a correlation between occupational exposure, particularly among individuals in driving-related occupations, and the incidence of low back pain (LBP). Methods: Databases were systematically searched, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SinoMed, from their inception through December 2023 for relevant studies of the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among professional drivers. Subsequent meta-analyses were performed utilizing Stata 17.0 and RevMan 5.4 software, while risk factor indicators were assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation evidence quality grading system. Results: A systematic review and meta-analysis comprising 19 studies involving 7,723 patients indicated that the incidence of LBP among drivers was 39% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.20–0.57) in the past 7 days and 53% (95% CI 0.43–0.63) in the past 12 months. A subgroup analysis revealed a prevalence of 48% (95% CI 0.33–0.64) in 2005–2015 and 56% (95% CI 0.42–0.70) in 2016–2023. Among the identified factors, robust evidence highlighted age ≥ 41 years (odds ratio [OR] = 2.10; 95% CI 1.36–3.24; P = 0.0008), alcohol consumption (OR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.31–2.34; P = 0.0001), sleeping < 6 h/night (OR = 1.60; 95% CI 1.13–2.24; P = 0.007), uncomfortable seating (OR = 1.71; 95% CI 1.23–2.36; P = 0.001), improper driving posture (OR = 2.37; 95% CI 1.91–2.94; P < 0.00001), and manual handling (OR = 2.23; 95% CI 1.72–2.88; P < 0.00001) as significant risk factors for LBP. There was moderate evidence of a lack of exercise (OR = 1.78; 95% CI 1.37–2.31; P < 0.0001), working > 10 h/day (OR = 2.49; 95% CI 1.89–3.28; P < 0.00001), > 5 years' driving experience (OR = 2.12; 95% CI 1.66–2.69; P < 0.00001), a lack of back support (OR = 1.81; 95% CI 1.25–2.62; P = 0.002), high work-related pressure (OR = 2.04; 95% CI 1.59–2.61; P < 0.00001), and job dissatisfaction (OR = 1.57; 95% CI 1.23–2.01; P = 0.0003) as moderate risk factors. There was no evidence of body mass index or smoking as risk factors for LBP among professional drivers. Conclusion: The current evidence indicates an increasing annual trend in the prevalence of LBP among professional drivers. Factors including age ≥ 41 years, alcohol consumption, and sleeping < 6 h/night were among the 12 influential factors contributing to LBP in professional drivers. Enhancing awareness of these factors and formulating targeted preventive strategies may be beneficial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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