Assessment of the musculoskeletal discomfort scale for upper limb among workers in inner Brazil
CONCLUSION: The metric was created to present satisfactory psychometric properties and capable measurement of the workers' level of musculoskeletal discomfort based on self-reported pain symptoms. Therefore, the metric can support measuring discomfort, contributing to decisions that improve a healthier occupational environment for the worker.PMID:38701121 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230439 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lara Karine Dias Silva Alline Thamyres Claudino da Silva Camyla Ferreira Moreno Eloyse Ricely Machado de Souza Tamires Fernanda Barbosa Nunes Larissa Ane Hora de Souza Lizandra Garcia Lupi Vergara Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva Source Type: research
Stress and depression among male police officers in Taiwan: Severity, determinants, and coping strategies
CONCLUSIONS: The results of our study support the diathesis-stress hypothesis and the job demands-resources model. Enhancing male police officers' mental well-being requires addressing key factors like social support and occupational stress. Strategic measures, such as mental health education, destigmatization, counseling, and community-building, are vital. Policymakers should collaborate with mental health professionals for tailored interventions, fostering a healthier work environment.PMID:38701122 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230452 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yu-Wen Hsieh Charles Lung-Cheng Huang Source Type: research
Lifestyle, meal times, and sleep patterns changes in higher education professors during COVID-19: Association with non-communicable chronic diseases
CONCLUSION: The results provide data that can help in the development of public policies that promote health actions to minimize the consequences associated with the pandemic period.PMID:38701123 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230518 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Caroline Pereira Garc ês Camila Faleiros Veloso Soares T ássia Magnabosco Sisconeto Guilherme Cabral Borges Martins Marina Abreu Dias Rafaella Andrade Vivenzio Thiago Ferreira Moreira Yanne da Silva Camargo Cibele Aparecida Crispim Laura Cristina Tibile Source Type: research
Occupation-based demographic, clinical, and psychological presentation of spine pain: A retrospective analysis of 71,727 patients from urban India
CONCLUSION: Patients with spine pain showed variation in demographic, clinical, and psychological presentation based on their occupation. The findings of this study can be the basis for identifying risk factors for spine pain and helping plan preventive and treatment measures based on their occupation.PMID:38701124 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230551 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Gautam M Shetty Nirja Shah Avyayaraj Arenja Source Type: research
Effect of exercise given to factory workers with ergonomics training on pain and functionality: A randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: The exercise group showed a statistically significant decrease in ODI, FSS, MPQ, and PSQI scores compared to the control group. This study demonstrated that exercise is a more effective practice than ergonomic training for factory workers suffering from chronic low back pain.PMID:38701125 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230663 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Elif Pehlevan Ömer Şevgin Source Type: research
Assessment and evaluation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nuclear medicine professionals in India: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among NMP are resulting from factors of individual demographic variables (such as age, height, weight, body mass index), years of experience at the current workplace and of using instruments in their work area.PMID:38701126 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230693 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sam Blessing Viniston J Shivanand Bhushan Shovan Saha Source Type: research
Epidemiology of neuromuscular injuries in guitar players living in Portugal: Associated risk factors
CONCLUSIONS: There was a high percentage of injuries in guitar players and failure to warm up was a risk factor for the development of injuries. This type of study can help in creating injury prevention strategies in this type of population.PMID:38701127 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230701 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Raquel Marreiro Dos Santos Beatriz Minghelli Source Type: research
Nexus between organizational learning capability and organization age on corporate environmental citizenship
CONCLUSION: This study establishes that organizational learning capability encourages construction firms to take risks and explore new opportunities are essential for corporate environmental citizenship implementation. This study highlights the role of organizational learning capability to achieve corporate environmental citizenship irrespective of their organization age for construction firms. This study confirms the logic of Natural Resource Based View (NRBV) theory for predicting organizational learning capability as a critical foundation to build corporate environmental citizenship.PMID:38701128 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230751 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tay Lee Chin Tay Lee Chee Source Type: research
Study of musculoskeletal disorders risk factors and discomfort in sculptors in the north of Mexico
CONCLUSIONS: Sculptors suffer from MD. Demographic and work characteristic factors influence MD prevalence. Postural training, improved adaptation of work organization, and intervention guidance on ergonomic risks may reduce the prevalence of MD and the risk of MSDs in this population.PMID:38701166 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-220535 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Patricia Eugenia Sortill ón-González Aid é Aracely Maldonado-Macías David Sa énz-Zamarrón Juan Luis Hernandez-Arellano Enrique Javier De la Vega-Bustillos Source Type: research
Intern nursing students' experiences in the COVID-19 vaccination unit and views on the COVID-19 vaccine: A phenomenological qualitative study
CONCLUSIONS: From the INSs' point of view, confidence in the vaccine, responsibility towards patients, their families and the community, and VU practice experience, the health risk associated with COVID-19 positively affected their decision to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The participation of intern nursing students in clinical practice during the pandemic influenced both intern nursing students and population in terms of the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.PMID:38701167 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-220655 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Sevcan Top çu Zuhal Emlek Sert Source Type: research
The evolution of new and emerging occupational health and safety risks: A qualitative review
CONCLUSIONS: The articles published during both periods discussed similar themes. The main differences were regarding specific time-related cases, such as climate change and COVID-19. Based on the findings of this review, points to consider in OHS management and future studies are discussed.PMID:38701168 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230005 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Maria Lindholm Arto Reiman Sari Tappura Source Type: research
Investigation of usage, attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients in Turkey during COVID-191
CONCLUSION: Due to the high prevalence of CAM usage among cancer patients and possible interaction effects with chemotherapy medications, it is important for healthcare professionals to assess and educate cancer patients regarding CAM use. Additional research is needed to determine potential interactions, as well as pros and cons of CAM use during cancer treatment.PMID:38701169 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230195 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ezgi Genc Irem Bulut Source Type: research
The impact of negative affects on the high prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress in healthcare professionals
CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress in healthcare professionals is associated with the presence of negative affects. Mental disorders should be measured, and practices adopted to ensure well-being and job performance.PMID:38701170 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230257 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ana Merzel Kernkraut Luciana Diniz Nagem Janot de Matos Source Type: research
Assessment of the musculoskeletal discomfort scale for upper limb among workers in inner Brazil
CONCLUSION: The metric was created to present satisfactory psychometric properties and capable measurement of the workers' level of musculoskeletal discomfort based on self-reported pain symptoms. Therefore, the metric can support measuring discomfort, contributing to decisions that improve a healthier occupational environment for the worker.PMID:38701121 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230439 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lara Karine Dias Silva Alline Thamyres Claudino da Silva Camyla Ferreira Moreno Eloyse Ricely Machado de Souza Tamires Fernanda Barbosa Nunes Larissa Ane Hora de Souza Lizandra Garcia Lupi Vergara Jonhatan Magno Norte da Silva Source Type: research
Stress and depression among male police officers in Taiwan: Severity, determinants, and coping strategies
CONCLUSIONS: The results of our study support the diathesis-stress hypothesis and the job demands-resources model. Enhancing male police officers' mental well-being requires addressing key factors like social support and occupational stress. Strategic measures, such as mental health education, destigmatization, counseling, and community-building, are vital. Policymakers should collaborate with mental health professionals for tailored interventions, fostering a healthier work environment.PMID:38701122 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230452 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - May 3, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yu-Wen Hsieh Charles Lung-Cheng Huang Source Type: research
