Work‐related factors among people with diabetes and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12278
Abstract: Abstract Background Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). This systematic review aims to explore the work‐related factors among people with diabetes in developing CVD. Methods Four electronic databases were searched on… read more here.
Keywords: risk; work related; systematic review; people diabetes ... See more keywords
The association between work‐related physical and psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal disorders in healthcare workers: Moderating role of fear of movement
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DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12314
Abstract: Knowledge is lacking on the interaction between fear of movement (FOM) and work‐related physical and psychosocial factors in the development and persistence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). read more here.
Keywords: physical psychosocial; musculoskeletal disorders; fear movement; psychosocial factors ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a state based syndromic surveillance system for the classification and capture of non‐fatal occupational injuries and illnesses in New Jersey
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22734
Abstract: BACKGROUND This preliminary study evaluates a real-time syndromic surveillance system to track occupationally-related emergency room visits throughout New Jersey. METHODS Emergency Department (ED) chief complaint fields were evaluated from 79 of 80 hospitals in NJ… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance system; syndromic surveillance; work related;
Characteristics of agricultural and occupational injuries by workers' compensation and other payer sources.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23040
Abstract: BACKGROUND Workers' compensation claims data are routinely used to identify and describe work-related injury for public health surveillance and research, yet the proportion of work-related injuries covered by workers' compensation, especially in the agricultural industry,… read more here.
Keywords: compensation payer; agricultural injuries; workers compensation; work related ... See more keywords
Medical claims paid by workers' compensation insurance among US Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2016.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23221
Abstract: BACKGROUND Workers' compensation claims among Medicare beneficiaries have not been described previously. To examine the healthcare burden of work-related injury and illness among Medicare beneficiaries, we assessed the characteristics, healthcare utilization, and financial costs among… read more here.
Keywords: 1999 2016; work related; workers compensation; medicare beneficiaries ... See more keywords
Does work-family conflict play a role in the relationship between work-related hazards and musculoskeletal pain?
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23280
Abstract: BACKGROUND Previous research identified an association between work-family conflict and musculoskeletal pain. This study explores how conflict arising from participating in both the work and nonwork domains might influence the relationships between musculoskeletal pain experienced… read more here.
Keywords: work; musculoskeletal pain; work related; family conflict ... See more keywords
Work-related fatigue: A hazard for workers experiencing disproportionate occupational risks.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23325
Abstract: BACKGROUND Long working hours and fatigue are significant occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards for working populations who experience disproportionate risks of injury and illness. These groups include young or new workers, aging workers, contingent… read more here.
Keywords: working hours; worker; related fatigue; risk ... See more keywords
Work-related allergy and asthma associated with cleaning agents in health workers in Southern African tertiary hospitals.
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23344
Abstract: BACKGROUND Health workers (HWs) are exposed to diverse cleaning agents in large hospitals. This study determined the prevalence of work-related symptoms, allergic sensitization, and lung function abnormalities in HWs of two tertiary hospitals in Southern… read more here.
Keywords: health; prevalence; cleaning agents; health workers ... See more keywords
Workplace hazards and health among informally employed domestic workers in 14 cities, United States, 2011-2012: using four approaches to characterize workers' patterns of exposures
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23433
Abstract: ObjectivesWe characterized informally employed US domestic workers (DWers) exposure to patterns of workplace hazards, as well as singular hazards, and examined associations with DWers work-related and general health. MethodsWe analyzed cross-sectional data from the sole… read more here.
Keywords: domestic workers; health; workplace hazards; informally employed ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the characteristics of workers injured on the job requiring hospitalization, and employer compliance with OSHA's reporting requirement for these work‐related hospitalizations
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23447
Abstract: Abstract Background The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a new standard in 2014 requiring employers to report nearly all work‐related inpatient hospitalizations within 24 h of the event. We examined the characteristics of the… read more here.
Keywords: compliance; workers reported; hospitalization; injury ... See more keywords
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels in relation to work-related respiratory burden and sensitization to wheat flour and multigrain in bakers.
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DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Work-related lower airway symptoms (WR-LAS), rhinitis (WRR), and asthma (WRA) are very common among bakers, due to airborne exposure to wheat flour and multigrain. Limited data is available regarding fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)… read more here.
Keywords: wheat flour; respiratory burden; sensitization; work related ... See more keywords