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Staff working in ancillary departments at a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: How healthy are they?
Conclusion: Lifestyle disorders such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the major morbidities among the staff in the ancillary departments of the hospital. We ensured regular follow-up, adherence to medication, and lifestyle modifications in terms of diet and exercise. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bhavya BalasubramanyaCatherin NishaNaveen RameshBobby Joseph Source Type: research

Occupational health training in India: Need for a competency-driven approach
Conclusion: The framework of occupational health competencies developed through this research can be used to strengthen the training of occupational health professionals in India. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rajnarayan R TiwariAnjali SharmaSanjay P Zodpey Source Type: research

Shift work disorder and related health problems among nurses working in a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore, South India
Conclusion: A high prevalence of SWD symptoms calls for a focus on the antecedents of work related sleep problems and appropriate intervention, such as behavioral changes, clockwise rotating shifts, and treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Surekha AnbazhaganNaveen RameshCatherine NishaBobby Joseph Source Type: research

Effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program on safety measures followed by the employees working in the silica-based industry in Puducherry, India
Conclusion: Video-assisted teaching program was found to be effective in improving the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the subjects. Periodical reorientation on safety measures are needed for all the employees as it is essential for promoting the well-being of employees working in any industry. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Thiruvengadam NanthiniKaraline Karunagari Source Type: research

Comparative cross-sectional study for understanding the burden of low back pain among public bus transport drivers
Conclusion: This is a potential group for intervention as prevalence of LBP, neck pain, and most of the suspected risk factors were higher among the drivers. Drivers got less recovery time and had higher sequelae. (Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 9, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Abhijeet V Jadhav Source Type: research