@article{ref1,
title="Barriers and facilitators of implementing injury prevention practices by massage therapists",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2022",
author="Friedman, Lee S. and Madigan, Dana and Cambron, Jerrilyn A.",
volume="64",
number="5",
pages="443-449",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Massage therapy involves pervasive ergonomic hazards with the majority of massage therapists (MTs) experiencing adverse musculoskeletal health issues. A variety of barriers and facilitators exist that can impact the efficacy of safety programs. <br><br>METHODS: A longitudinal study to characterize individual and organizational barriers and facilitators that influence the implementation of self-care techniques designed to reduce musculoskeletal health issues. <br><br>RESULTS: MTs who reported time as a barrier implemented 0.9 fewer selfcare items despite wanting to make these changes (P  = 0.003) and 1.4 fewer self-care items when management was identified as a barrier (P < 0.001). Almost 20% of the MTs reported switching jobs which was associated with implementing 1.1 fewer self-care items (P = 0.002). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show that organizational factors plays a critical role in workplace safety which can be used to improve working conditions faced by MTs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0000000000002472",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002472"
}