Methodology Issues in Occupational Back Pain Research

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Methodology Issues in Occupational Back Pain Research Xiuwen Sue Dong, DrPH CPWR, Silver Spring, MD, USA August 24, 2015, Toronto

Overview Challenges Type of studies Reserch practice/examples Conclusion/discussion

Challenges How to define “back pain”? Definition How to define “back pain”? Who reported the problem? (e.g., self-reported, employer, doctor) Work-relatedness What caused the back pain problem? Is back pain related to his/her job? Measures Incidence (per month, per year, etc.) Prevalence Duration Data sources Validity Reliability Representativeness Confidentiality Access Cost

Type of studies Cross-sectional studies Longitudinal studies Clinical trials Reviews Meta-analyses Key words: back pain, work-related, musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)

Where did the data come from?

What are the limitations in the literature? Samples not randomly selected Small sample sizes Limited occupational exposure data Few longitudinal studies in the U.S.

Research practice

National Data Sources Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY, 1979 cohort) Health and Retirement Study (HRS) Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Current Population Survey (CPS) American Community Survey (ACS)

Examples

Example of an exposure estimate (O Example of an exposure estimate (O*NET) Exposure to bending/twisting the body at work, by occupation Source: The Construction Chart Book, fifth edition, http://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/publications/CB%20page%2034.pdf

Example of an exposure estimate (O Example of an exposure estimate (O*NET) Exposure to kneeling/crouching/stooping/ crawling at work, by occupation Source: The Construction Chart Book, fifth edition, http://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/publications/CB%20page%2034.pdf Source:

Example of trend analysis (SOII) Rate of back injuries resulting in days away from work, 1992-2013 (Wage-and-salary workers) Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1992-2013 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

Example of an incidence/new case analysis (SOII) Number of back injuries resulting in days away from work, selected occupations, 2013 Source: BLS Table R 10, 2013 http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/osh/case/ostb3991.pdf Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

Example of an incidence rate analysis (SOII) Rate of back injuries involving days away from work, selected industries, 2013 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.

Example of a stratified analysis (NHIS) Low back pain experienced in the last three months, by age group, 2014 Source: 2014 National Health Interview Survey. Calculations by the CPWR Data Center.

Example of a lifetime risk estimate (SOII) Work-related MSDs in construction, Hispanic versus white, non-Hispanic workers (45y)

Example of cost estimate (HRS) Out-of-pocket medical expenditures in past two years, back pain, 2012 Source: 2012 Health and Retirement Study. Calculations by The CPWR Data Center.

Example of a prevalence estimate (HRS) Chronic conditions among construction workers over 50 years old, 2008 Source: 2008 Health and Retirement Study. Calculations by The CPWR Data Center.

Example of a prevalence estimate at baseline and follow-up (HRS) Chronic conditions among older construction workers, a ten-year follow-up (1998 versus 2008) Source: Dong X, Wang X, Daw C, & Ringen K. 2011. Chronic diseases and functional limitations among older construction workers in the United States: A 10-year follow-up study. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 53(4), 372-380.

Example of an adjusted odds ratio estimate (HRS) Selected chronic conditions for construction trades versus white-collar occupations Source: Dong X, Wang X, Daw C, & Ringen K. 2011. Chronic diseases and functional limitations among older construction workers in the United States: A 10-year follow-up study. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 53(4), 372-380. 20

Example of a multiple logistic regression (NLSY79) Am J Ind Med. 2015 Mar;58(3):308-18. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22415. Long-term health outcomes of work-related injuries among construction workers--findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. Dong XS1, Wang X, Largay JA, Sokas R.

Variables in a logistic regression model Individual characteristics associated with back pain Demographics Gender Race Ethnicity Educational attainment Geographic region Job Exposures Longest occupation Longest industry Employment type Employment status Physical effort Job stress Health Status CES-D score (Mental health) Health status (Physical health)

Example of a fixed effects model (HRS) Factors associated with back pain / ** represents significance levels at 5% and 1%, respectively. Source: Dong XS, Wang X, Fujimoto A, Dobbin R. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012 Apr-Jun;18(2):99-109.

Discussion (1) Summary Back pain or problems are common among American workers The BLS annual injury and illness survey only captures a small number of work-related back injuries or MSDs There are many advantages in utilizing large, nationally representative health surveys as a complement to current occupational safety and health surveillance data collections

Discussion (2) Advantages Randomly selected Standardized and validated survey instruments Large sample sizes Availability of workers’ socio-demographic information, employment status, medical conditions, and insurance coverage Information on self-employed workers, retired workers, and other workers Longitudinal surveys permit a long-term perspective on occupational exposures and health outcomes as well as consequences of health disorders Medical costs are available in some surveys Low cost

Discussion (3) Limitations Lacks some key information and measurements Depends on the accuracy of the responses; recall bias may be present Difficult to link exposures to outcomes in cross- sectional study designs Respondents drop out over time in longitudinal study designs Sample sizes may be limited for small worker groups

Discussion (4) Tips Be cognizant of study designs and limitations when using national survey data Merge information together from a multitude of data sources Pool multiple years of data for more reliable analyses End goal is to enhance research and interventions on back pain and other occupational health outcomes

Thank You! SDong@cpwr.com 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (301) 578-8500 Fax: (301) 578-8572 http://www.cpwr.com