Table 1.
Factors associated with MSDs in teleworkers.
| References | Factors with significant correlation/association with MSD |
|---|---|
| Gosain et al. (11) | WH, dedicated workspace, psychological stress, breaks, eye strain, PA, gender |
| Yoshimoto et al. (17) | TW experience, psychological stress, PA |
| Snodgrass et al. (18) | Non-ergonomic equipment, postures |
| Radulović et al. (19) | WH, interruptions, non-ergonomic equipment, breaks, age |
| Du et al. (20) | WH, non-ergonomic equipment, gender |
| Garcia et al. (21) | TW frequency, living with more than one person, non-ergonomic equipment, prolonged sitting, lighting |
| El Kadri and Lucca (22) | Dedicated workspace |
| McAllister et al. (23) | Non-ergonomic equipment, perceived discomfort, ergonomic training |
| Matsugaki et al. (24) | TW frequency, dedicated workspace, spacious desk, lighting, air quality |
| Matsugaki et al. (25) | TW frequency, dedicated workspace, spacious desk, lighting, air quality |
| Minoura et al. (26) | TW experience, living with children, psychiatric disorders, cancer, smokers |
| Wütschert et al. (27) | Perceived privacy, relaxation |
| Gupta et al. (28) | WH, pre-existing MSD, sedentary time, gender |
| Oakman et al. (29) | Quantitative demands, work–family conflict, workstation comfort, gender |
| Rodríguez-Nogueira et al. (30) | Pre-existing MSD, gender |
| Tezuka et al. (31) | TW frequency |
| Dannecker et al. (32) | Self-rated health |
| Houle et al. (33) | Pre-existing MSD |
TW, telework; MSD, musculoskeletal disorders; PA, Physical activity; WH, working hours.