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Contribution of working conditions to occupational inequalities in depressive symptoms: results from the national French SUMER survey.

OBJECTIVES: Social inequalities in mental health have been observed, but explanations are still lacking. The objectives were to evaluate the contribution of a large set of psychosocial work factors and other occupational exposures to social inequalities in mental health in a national representative sample of employees. METHODS: The sample from the cross-sectional national French survey SUMER 2010 included 46,962 employees: 26,883 men and 20,079 women. Anxiety and depression symptoms were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. Occupation was used as a marker of social positi

Perception and prevalence of work-related health hazards among health care workers in public health facilities in southern India.

BACKGROUND: Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to occupational related health hazards. Measuring worker perception and the prevalence of these hazards can help facilitate better risk management for HCWs, as these workers are envisaged to be the first point of contact, especially in resource poor settings. OBJECTIVE: To describe the perception of occupational health hazards and self-reported exposure prevalence among HCWs in Southern India. METHODS: We used cross sectional design with stratified random sampling of HCWs from different levels of health facilities and categories in a randoml…

Development of the UK Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework: a national consensus initiative.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the development and national consensus process underpinning the Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Capabilities Framework. This work addresses the absence of a structured framework defining the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of the occupational therapy workforce working within rheumatology services managing rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the need for a consistent national reference to support practice, workforce planning and professional development. METHODS: A five-stage mixed methods process was adopted between May 2023 and Septembe

A study of the shift in fatal construction work-related accidents during 2012-2019 in Turkey.

Objectives. The construction sector is one of the sectors with the highest number of occupational accidents and diseases in the world in terms of working conditions. According to the 'Communiqué on Occupational Hazard Classes on Occupational Health and Safety' related to Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, the construction sector is considered a 'very dangerous works' class. Methods. Occupational accidents that occurred between 2012 and 2019 are examined according to occupational groups, working environments, etc. Feature importance and Kendall, Pearson and Spearman correlations were …

[THE SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE: TO PROBLEM STATEMENT (THE REVIEW)].

The purpose of the study is to summarize and to analyze results of national and foreign studies concerning incorporation of sociological studies in occupational medicine. The analysis of databases of PubMed, eLibrary, Cohrane Library, MEDLINE was carried out according keywords: sociology of occupational medicine, social factors, occupational risk, occupational diseases, occupational pathology, the occupational risk management system. The sampling for analysis included 257 sources. The publications review permitted to substantiate incorporation of sociological studies on medicine, health, traum

Psychological symptoms among hospital nurses in Taiwan: a cross sectional study.

BACKGROUND: A considerable number of studies have identified the risk factors attributable to job-related stress among nurses. However, studies investigating psychological symptoms among hospital nurses is still lacking, especially in Taiwan, where the average patient to nurse ratio is among the highest in the world. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of self-rated health status, self-reported diseases, and utilization of occupational health checks in psychological symptoms among Taiwanese nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was conducted from September through December …

Occupational Therapy for the Head and Neck Cancer Patient.

Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. A diagnosis of head and neck cancer (HNC) often invokes fear and anxiety because of the potential negative impact of the diagnosis and/or treatment on lifestyle and well-being. Occupational therapists perform a unique and important role in addressing quality of life concerns for HNC patients through applied expertise in lifestyle management, facilitating the use of positive coping strategies and daily routine management. Occupational therapy concurrently assists HNC patients to effect

Ototoxicity of organic solvents - from scientific evidence to health policy.

The scientific workshop, organized under the 6th European Framework Programme, the Marie Curie Host Fellowship for the Transfer of Knowledge "NoiseHear" Project, by the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (Łódź, Poland, 15-16 November 2006), gathered world specialists in noise, chemicals, and ototoxicity, including hearing researchers, toxicologists, otolaryngologists, audiologists and occupational health physicians.The workshop examined the evidence and the links between isolated exposure to organic solvents, combined exposure to noise and solvents, and effects on the auditory system. It…

Approach to Evaluation of Health Care Personnel and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.

Occupational Health Services (OHS) play a critical role in evaluating and protecting health care personnel (HCP) from occupational exposure to communicable diseases. In this article, updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guidance on preplacement evaluations, tuberculosis screening, routine health care immunizations, work restrictions, and postexposure quarantine and isolation guidelines are reviewed. Additional information is provided on emerging infections. Commonly cited references supporting HCP health are provided as well as imm…

Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Nonoperative Management of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

IMPORTANCE: Occupational therapy practitioners play an essential role in supporting the occupational performance needs of people with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OBJECTIVE: These Practice Guidelines aim to assist occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and researchers in applying evidence-based clinical recommendations within the scope of occupational therapy for people with OA and RA. These guidelines can also serve as a reference for people with arthritis as well as other health care professionals, health care managers, regulators, policymakers, third-party pay

Метод пилатеса как биопсихосоциальное вмешательство на современном рабочем месте: систематический обзор физических, психических и профессиональных пособий.

Справочная информация/задачи: На здоровье и производительности рабочей силы существенно сказываются связанные с работой расстройства мускулоскелета (ВМСД) и профессиональный стресс. Цель этого систематического обзора заключалась в обобщении данных об эффективности метода пилатеса как биопсихосоциального вмешательства для работников, а также в изучении его воздействия на физические, психологические и профессиональные результаты. Методы: Был проведен систематический поиск по основным электронным базам данных и поисковым системам (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro и Google Scientific) после P

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[Effects of p-Phenylene diamine on liver and kidney functions of occupational exposed workers].

Objective: To study the effect of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) on liver and kidney function in occupational exposed workers. Methods: Workers in a hair dye production enterprise which used p-phenylenediamine as a raw material for production were selected as the main research population. Then we conducted a questionnaire survey on the basic conditions of workers and conducted occupational health checkups on general health status, liver and kidney function. Occupational health examination assessment results were tested in Taizhou Cancer Hospital. All data was built using EpiData 3.1 software, and st…

The applicability of a speech-in-noise screening test in occupational hearing conservation.

OBJECTIVE: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most reported occupational health disease in the Netherlands. The internet-based speech-in-noise test Earcheck (Albrecht et al, 2005; Leensen et al, 2011b) is designed to detect beginning NIHL and can be a valuable tool in occupational hearing health surveillance. The aim of this study is to investigate the validity of Earcheck compared to regular screening audiometry. DESIGN: Subjects performed online Earcheck tests at home. The results are compared to a pure-tone screening audiogram obtained during regular occupational health examination. …

[Manicurists and pedicurists - occupation group at high risk of work-related dermatoses].

In recent years occupational skin and respiratory diseases have been more and more frequently diagnosed in small production and service enterprises. The awareness of occupational exposure and its possible health effects among their workers and employers is not sufficient. Beauty salons, in addition to hairdressers and beauticians, frequently employ manicurists and pedicurists. The workers often happen to perform various activities interchangeably. the health status of beauty salons workers has rarely been assessed. The most numerous reports concern hairdressers. In this occupational group, the

Occupational sharps injuries in a Dublin teaching hospital.

Contaminated sharps injuries pose a risk of infection to health care workers and represent a major workload for hospital occupational health departments (OHDs). The aim of this study was to review the epidemiology and management of sharps injuries in an Irish tertiary referral centre, which has not been previously described. Occupational health records of sharps injuries occurring between January 1998 and December 2000 inclusive were reviewed from the hospital OHD. A total of 332 sharps injuries were reported to the OHD in this period. More than two-thirds of injuries involved medical or nursi…

Risks Associated With Lentiviral Vector Exposures and Prevention Strategies.

Lentiviral vectors (LVVs) are powerful genetic tools that are being used with greater frequency in biomedical laboratories and clinical trials. Adverse events reported from initial clinical studies provide a basis for risk assessment of occupational exposures, yet many questions remain about the potential harm that LVVs may cause. We review those risks and provide a framework for principal investigators, Institutional Biosafety Committees, and occupational health professionals to assess and communicate the risks of exposure to staff. We also provide recommendations to federal research and regu…

Health and safety issues relating to Maine's fishing industry.

The Maine Agricultural Safety and Health Program performed a needs assessment to determine the health and safety concerns of Maine's fishing community. Information for the assessment was obtained from clinicians, focus groups of wives of fishers, and government agencies. Reports from the United States Coast Guard showed that during 1993-1994, sixty-five people were injured on commercial fishing vessels and eight people died. Decompression illness was the most frequently reported non-fatal injury (n = 15). Chronic injuries reported by clinicians included back pain, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syn

Changes in Occupational Roles and Common Mental Disorders in Mothers of Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome.

IMPORTANCE: The functional limitations and long-term dependence of children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) may lead to changes in maternal occupational roles, which can have a negative impact on mothers' well-being and mental health. OBJECTIVE: To investigate changes in occupational roles and their effects on the mental health of mothers who have a child with CZS. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Rehabilitation centers of the Brazilian Unified Health System in Alagoas, Northeast Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: Forty mothers of children with CZS. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The Role Checklist

Immersive technology applications in radiation protection for fluoroscopy - A systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: Immersive technology is being increasingly incorporated into various professional and educational settings for occupational safety and health training. This review aims to assess the impact of immersive technology on the radiation protection (RP) of workers exposed to ionising radiation during fluoroscopy-guided procedures. METHODS: Studies were collected from six databases on 3 April 2024: PubMed, Academic Search Complete, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, ScienceDirect, and Engineering Village. Additionally, studies were identified through snowball sampling techniques. E

Preparing Graduates for Interprofessional Practice in South Africa: The Dissonance Between Learning and Practice.

With South Africa's tumultuous history and resulting burden of disease and disability persisting post-democracy in 1994, a proposed decentralization of heath care with an urgent focus on disease prevention strategies ensued in 2010. Subsequently a nationwide call by students to adapt teaching and learning to an African context spoke to the need for responsive health professions training. Institutions of higher education are therefore encouraged to commit to person-centered comprehensive primary health care (PHC) education which equates to distributed training along the continuum of care. To co