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. 2012 Aug 15;2012(8):CD008570. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008570.pub2

Comparison 7.

Ergonomic training versus no intervention

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Neck/shoulder musculoskeletal symptoms by medical examination 1 499 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.19 [0.66, 2.14]
2 Hand/wrist symptoms by medical examination 1 509 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.39 [0.41, 4.74]
3 Intensity of upper extremity pain 1 82 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.08 [‐0.22, 0.38]
4 Frequency of upper extremity pain 1 82 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.03 [‐0.45, 0.39]
5 Duration of upper extremity pain 1 82 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.13 [‐0.25, 0.51]