Psychosoziale Arbeitsbedingungen und Rückenschmerz: Der moderierende Effekt von Detachment in der Freizeit

Psychosocial work demands and resources are identified risk factors for back pain development. But, coping with these work factors strongly depends on individual recovery status and the ability to detach from work demands. This study aimed to explore effects of detachment on the connection of work conditions and back pain. From 13 German universities, 647 administrations employees participated in an online-assessment. Questions regarding sociodemographic facts, back pain issues, work demands and resources, and detachment were included in this questionnaire. Respondents were divided into two groups to separate those with back pain and those without back pain. Persons with back pain showed stronger unfavorable work conditions and lower detachment scores. Furthermore, the moderating effect of detachment could be identified by logistic regression analysis. Detachment moderated the relations between work stress and back pain. Additionally, a moderating influence of detachment on the relationship between work climate and back pain was identified. It can be concluded that detachment in leisure time is related to back pain development. Especially when work stress is high it is important for people to detach adequately after work to avoid back pain issues