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6. Enhancing the Usability of a Mobile App for Process Evaluation in a Participatory Ergonomics Healthcare Intervention

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Chin, Winnie, Kurowski, Alicia, Chen, Guanling, Gore, Rebecca, Punnett, Laura, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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11. Re: Schulte et al., "An urgent call to address work‐related psychosocial hazards and improve worker well‐being": It's time to develop a national regulation regarding work‐related psychosocial hazards.

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Dobson, Marnie, Faghri, Pouran, Landsbergis, Paul, LeGrande, David, Nobrega, Suzanne, Punnett, Laura, Rice, Serena, Schnall, Peter, Bahruth, Amy, Baker, Dean, Baron, Sherry, Blustein, David, Cavallari, Jennifer, Cherniack, Martin, Fazen, Louis, Goldstein‐Gelb, Marcy, Gomez‐Ortiz, Viviola, González‐Morales, M. Gloria, Hammer, Leslie B., and Hughes, Joseph "Chip"

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SOCIAL determinants of health, INDUSTRIAL hygiene, MENTAL health, WORK environment, QUALITY of work life
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The article in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine responds to Schulte et al.'s call to address work-related psychosocial hazards and improve worker well-being. It suggests developing a national regulation for psychosocial hazards, establishing a comprehensive surveillance program, and launching a public education campaign. The authors emphasize the impact of unhealthy work environments on physical health, especially for marginalized groups, and advocate for collaboration among public health agencies and occupational health communities to address these issues. The article concludes with author contributions and acknowledgments, highlighting the need for immediate action to address these pressing concerns. [Extracted from the article]

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2024
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14. Research Methodologies for Total Worker Health ® : Proceedings From a Workshop

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Tamers, Sara L., Goetzel, Ron, Kelly, Kevin M., Luckhaupt, Sara, Nigam, Jeannie, Pronk, Nicolaas P., Rohlman, Diane S., Baron, Sherry, Brosseau, Lisa M., Bushnell, Tim, Campo, Shelly, Chang, Chia-Chia, Childress, Adele, Chosewood, L. Casey, Cunningham, Thomas, Goldenhar, Linda M., Huang, Terry T.-K., Hudson, Heidi, Linnan, Laura, Newman, Lee S., Olson, Ryan, Ozminkowski, Ronald J., Punnett, Laura, Schill, Anita, Scholl, Juliann, and Sorensen, Glorian

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2018

20. Cross-Language Differential Item Functioning of the Job Content Questionnaire Among European Countries: The JACE Study

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Choi, BongKyoo, Bjorner, Jakob Blue, Ostergren, Per-Olof, Clays, Els, Houtman, Irene, Punnett, Laura, Rosengren, Annika, Bacquer, Dirk, Ferrario, Marco, Bilau, Maaike, and Karasek, Robert

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Medicine & Public Health, Cross Cultural Psychology, General Practice / Family Medicine, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Health Psychology, Medicine/Public Health, general, Gamma coefficient, Measurement, Translation, Equivalence, Psychosocial
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Little is known about cross-language measurement equivalence of the job content questionnaire (JCQ)The purposes of this study were to assess the extent of cross-language differential item functioning (DIF) of the 27 JCQ items in six languages (French, Dutch, Belgian-French, Belgian-Dutch (Flemish), Italian, and Swedish) from six European research centers and to test whether its effects on the scale-level mean comparisons among the centers were substantial or not.A partial gamma coefficient method was used for statistical DIF analyses where the Flemish JCQ was the reference for other language versions. Additionally, equivalence between the Flemish and Dutch translations was subjected to a judgmental review.On average, 36% to 39% of the total tested items appeared to be cross-language DIF items in the statistical analyses. The judgmental review indicated that half of the DIF items may be associated with translation difference. The impacts of the DIF items on the mean comparisons of the JCQ scales between the centers were non-trivial: underestimated skill discretion (Milan), underestimated decision authority (Leiden), underestimated psychological demands (Milan women), and incomparable coworker support (Gothenburg 95).Cross-language DIF of the JCQ among European countries should be considered in international comparative studies on psychosocial job hazards using JCQ scales.

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2009

24. Participatory ergonomics: What works for whom and why? A realist review.

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Hansen, Anne Faber, Hasle, Peter, Caroly, Sandrine, Reinhold, Karin, Järvis, Marina, Herrig, Astrid Overgaard, Heiberg, Bibi Dige, Søgaard, Karen, Punnett, Laura, and Jensen Stochkendahl, Mette

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OCCUPATIONAL disease prevention, JOB involvement, ERGONOMICS, MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases, WORK environment, INDUSTRIAL hygiene, LABOR supply
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Participatory workplace interventions to improve workforce musculoskeletal health are infrequently analysed regarding why they work, for whom or under what circumstances. This review sought to identify intervention strategies which achieved genuine worker participation. In total, 3388 articles on participatory ergonomic (PE) interventions were screened; 23 were suitable to analyse within a realist framework identifying contexts, mechanisms of change, and outcomes. The interventions which succeeded in achieving worker participation were characterised by one or more of these contexts: workers' needs as a core starting point; a positive implementation climate; clear distribution of roles and responsibilities; allocation of sufficient resources; and managerial commitment to and involvement in occupational safety and health. Interventions that were organised and delivered in this way generated relevance, meaning, confidence, ownership and trust for the workers in an interrelated and multi-directional manner. With such information, PE interventions may be carried out more effectively and sustainably in the future. Practitioner summary: This review focuses on the question: which mechanisms support genuine worker participation, in what context and with which necessary resources, to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Results emphasise the importance of starting with workers' needs, making the implementation climate egalitarian, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of all involved, and providing sufficient resources. Abbreviations: PE: participatory ergonomic(s); WMSD: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders; EU: European Union; MSD: Muskuloskeletal disorders; OSH: Occupational health and safety; C: context; M: mechanism; O: outcome; CMOCs: CMO configurations; NPT: Normalization process theory; OECD: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: EU-OSHA: European Occupational Safety and Health Agency [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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27. Claim Costs, Musculoskeletal Health, and Work Exposure in Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Occupational Therapist Assistants: A Comparison Among Long-Term Care Jobs

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Kotejoshyer, Rajashree, Punnett, Laura, Dybel, Gerard, and Buchholz, Bryan

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Bones -- Abnormalities, Long-term care of the sick -- Economic aspects, Occupational health and safety -- Economic aspects, Occupational therapists -- Health aspects, Physical therapists -- Health aspects -- Comparative analysis, Nurses' aides -- Health aspects, Health
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Background. Patient/resident-handling tasks are physically demanding and associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among nursing personnel. The routine performance of such tasks by physical therapists and occupational therapists during treatment can cause similar problems. Objective. This study characterized the magnitude of MSDs and the risk factors for MSDs in physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, and occupational therapist assistants (collectively called 'therapy personnel' for this study) and compared them with those of other nursing home workers, especially nursing staff. Design. This was a cross-sectional study. Methods. Workers' compensation claim (WCC) data from 1 year of experience in a long-term care company were used to compute claim rates by body region, nature, and cause of injury, and the costs per case and per full-time-equivalent employee. Data regarding musculoskeletal symptoms, use of patient/resident-lifting equipment, and perceived physical and psychological job demands were obtained from a concurrent cross-sectional survey of workers from 24 long-term care facilities. Results. About 80% of the WCCs were related to musculoskeletal incidents in nursing aides and therapy personnel. WCC costs paid per case for therapy personnel were more than twice those for nursing staff for both ergonomic and resident-handling incidents. Prevalence of low back pain in therapy personnel was the same as in nursing aides (48%) but involved more chronic, milder pain. About half of therapy personnel reported 'never' or 'rarely' using patient/resident-lifting equipment. Therapy personnel, nursing aides, and housekeeping/dietary/maintenance personnel reported the highest physical job demands. Limitations. Causal inference cannot be determined due to the cross-sectional nature of the survey data. Study findings are relevant only to therapy work in long-term care settings because exposures vary in other health care settings (hospitals, outpatient, and others). Conclusions. MSD prevalence and claim costs in therapy personnel are high enough to deserve more attention. The low use of patient/resident-lifting equipment in therapy could increase the risk for MSDs. Future studies with comprehensive ergonomic analysis of therapist tasks and recommendations to reduce injuries are warranted., Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and injuries among direct care nursing personnel are well documented. (1-4) In the United States, MSDs accounted for 31% of all workplace injuries and illnesses requiring [...]

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2019

30. Risk factors for surgically treated cervical spondylosis in male construction workers: a 20-year prospective study

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Jackson, Jennie, Liv, Per, Sayed-Noor, Arkan S., Punnett, Laura, Wahlström, Jens, Jackson, Jennie, Liv, Per, Sayed-Noor, Arkan S., Punnett, Laura, and Wahlström, Jens

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Background Context Degenerative changes due to cervical spondylosis (CS) can detrimentally affect work ability and quality of life yet understanding of how physical exposure affects disease progression is limited.PurposeTo assess the associations between occupational physical exposures and occurrence of surgically treated cervical spondylosis (ST-CS) and early exit from the labour market via disability pension. Study Design/Setting Prospective register study with 20 year follow-up period.Patient SampleSwedish construction workers participating in a national health surveillance project conducted between 1971-1993. Outcome Measures Surgically treated cervical spondylosis (ST-CS) and early labour market exit at a minimum rate of 25% time on disability pension. Methods Associations between occupational physical exposures (job exposure matrix) and subsequent ST-CS (National Hospital in-patient register) and early labour market exit via disability pension (Swedish Social Insurance Agency register) were assessed in a cohort of male construction workers (n=237,699). Results A total of 1381 ST-CS cases were present and a 20-year incidence rate of 35.1 cases per 100,000 person years (95% confidence interval (CI) 33.2-36.9). Increased relative risk (RR) for ST-CS was found for workers exposed to non-neutral (RR 1.40, 95% CI 1.15-1.69) and awkward neck postures (1.52, 1.19-1.95), working with the hands above shoulder height (1.30, 1.06-1.60), and high upper extremity loading (1.35, 1.15-1.59). Increased risk was also present for workers who reported frequent neck (3.06, 2.18-4.30) and upper back (3.84, 2.57-5.73) pain in the 12 months prior to survey. Among workers with elevated arm exposure, higher risk was seen in those who also had more frequent neck pain. ST-CS cases took early retirement more often (41.3%) and at a younger age (53 years) than the total study cohort (14.8% and 56 years of age, respectively). Conclusions Occupational exposure to non-neutral neck postures, wo

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2023
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45. Research Methodologies for Total Worker Health®: Proceedings From a Workshop

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Tamers, Sara L., Goetzel, Ron, Kelly, Kevin M., Luckhaupt, Sara, Nigam, Jeannie, Pronk, Nicolaas P., Rohlman, Diane S., Baron, Sherry, Brosseau, Lisa M., Bushnell, Tim, Campo, Shelly, Chang, Chia-Chia, Childress, Adele, Chosewood, L. Casey, Cunningham, Thomas, Goldenhar, Linda M., Huang, Terry T.-K., Hudson, Heidi, Linnan, Laura, Newman, Lee S., Olson, Ryan, Ozminkowski, Ronald J., Punnett, Laura, Schill, Anita, Scholl, Juliann, and Sorensen, Glorian

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2018
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50. Risk factors for surgically treated cervical spondylosis in male construction workers : a 20-year prospective study

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Jackson, Jennie, Liv, Per, Sayed-Noor, Arkan S., Punnett, Laura, Wahlström, Jens, Jackson, Jennie, Liv, Per, Sayed-Noor, Arkan S., Punnett, Laura, and Wahlström, Jens

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BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Degenerative changes due to cervical spondylosis (CS) can detrimentally affect work ability and quality of life yet understanding of how physical exposure affects disease progression is limited. PURPOSE: To assess the associations between occupational physical exposures and occurrence of surgically treated cervical spondylosis (ST-CS) and early exit from the labour market via disability pension. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING: Prospective register study with 20 year follow-up period. PATIENT SAMPLE: Swedish construction workers participating in a national health surveillance project conducted between 1971-1993. OUTCOME MEASURES: Surgically treated cervical spondylosis (ST-CS) and early labour market exit at a minimum rate of 25% time on disability pension. METHODS: Associations between occupational physical exposures (job exposure matrix) and subsequent ST-CS (National Hospital in-patient register) and early labour market exit via disability pension (Swedish Social Insurance Agency register) were assessed in a cohort of male construction workers (n=237,699). RESULTS: A total of 1381 ST-CS cases were present and a 20-year incidence rate of 35.1 cases per 100,000 person years (95% confidence interval (CI) 33.2-36.9). Increased relative risk (RR) for ST-CS was found for workers exposed to non-neutral (RR 1.40, 95% CI 1.15-1.69) and awkward neck postures (1.52, 1.19-1.95), working with the hands above shoulder height (1.30, 1.06-1.60), and high upper extremity loading (1.35, 1.15-1.59). Increased risk was also present for workers who reported frequent neck (3.06, 2.18-4.30) and upper back (3.84, 2.57-5.73) pain in the 12 months prior to survey. Among workers with elevated arm exposure, higher risk was seen in those who also had more frequent neck pain. ST-CS cases took early retirement more often (41.3%) and at a younger age (53 years) than the total study cohort (14.8% and 56 years of age, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Occupational exposure to non-neutral neck

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2022
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