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Response to: Reply to Sayeed et al
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Diabetes Prevention at Work: 10-Year Results of Health Coaching and Monetary Incentives
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Extended Work Shifts Increase Subjective Pain Complaints Among Cabin Crewmembers, but Not Among Airline Pilots or Healthcare Workers: A Repeated-Measures Study
Conclusions We found no general support for an association between extended work shifts and subjective pain, whereas sleep duration was improved, and sleep disturbances reduced after 4 consecutive extended workdays. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Physiological Effects of Wearing N95 Respirator on Medical Staff During Prolong Work Hours in Covid-19 Departments
The objective of the current study was to determine gas exchange abnormalities and physiological changes among healthcare workers during a 4-hour emergency department (ED) shift while wearing the N95 respirator. Methods Single-center prospective observational study. Comparisons of paired measurements were performed using a non-parametric Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test. Results: Forty-one subjects were included. Prolonged N95 respirator use was associated with a significant decline in plasma pH (7.35 mmHg vs 7.34 mmHg, P = 0.02), PvO2 (23.2 mmHg vs 18.6 mmHg, P (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Effects of Occupational Stress and Health Behaviors on Heart Rate Variability in Live-Fire Instructors
Conclusions Insomnia, smoking, and job insecurity (due to occupational stress) among live fire instructors were associated with decreased HRV. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Surgically Treated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow in Different Occupations and their Effect on Surgical Outcome
Conclusions Manual workers are overrepresented among surgically treated CTS and UNE. Manual workers with CTS have more symptoms preoperatively than non-manual workers. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Association of Preference and Frequency of Teleworking with Work Functioning Impairment: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study of Japanese Full-Time Employees
Conclusions A preference for teleworking was associated with work functioning impairment and one factor that increased the teleworking frequency. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ONLINE-ONLY: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Cost-Effectiveness and Return-on-Investment of a Participatory Ergonomics Intervention Among Childcare Workers: An Economic Evaluation in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion The intervention tended to gain monetary benefit for the employer. The results should be replicated in larger populations for improved precision of economic evaluation estimates. Trial registration: ISRCTN10928313 (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Cross-Sectional Study on Ethnic Differences in Occupational Injuries in Southern Israel—An Eight-Year Data analysis
Objective To characterize and compare occupational injuries among population sectors in southern Israel and to evaluate their use of healthcare services and analgesic drugs. Methods Retrospective cross-sectional study. Results There were 100,000 occupational injuries among 70,037 insured individuals over the study period from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2016. There was a large increase in occupational traffic injuries over this period. Compared to the veteran Jewish population, Bedouin Arabs, new immigrants and foreign workers had significantly lower rates of use of ambulatory services and imaging tes...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Individual and Work Factors Associated with Psychosocial Health of Registered Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study
Conclusions Evidence-based interventions addressing work stress and sleep, and proactive monitoring of nurses’ psychosocial health by employers are urgently needed. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Effects of Emergency Duties on Cardiovascular Diseases in Firefighters: A 13-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusions Firefighters’ duties are more likely to increase the risk of CVD, and preventive strategies with proven benefits are required. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Mental Health Disorders and Suicidal Behaviors Among Provincial Correctional Workers
Conclusions Relative to other public safety personnel and the general public, correctional workers appear have a higher prevalence of mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors. The association between positive screens for mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors highlights the vulnerability of correctional workers in regards to mental well-being. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Psychological Distress of Healthcare Workers in Québec (Canada) During the Second and the Third Pandemic Waves
Conclusion Primary prevention measures targeting PSRs are needed to reduce mental health risks of HCWs. (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Civilians Have Higher Adherence and More Improvements in Health With a Mediterranean Diet and Circuit Training Program Compared With Firefighters
Objective To examine the relationship between diet adherence and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk-reduction between civilians and firefighters with a 6-week Mediterranean diet and tactical training intervention. Methods Forty firefighters and 30 civilians participated. Blood pressure, body composition, lipid levels, vascular measures, and aerobic capacity were measured pre- and post-intervention. Diet was self-report based on number of servings consumed. Weekly diet-scores were calculated. Results Both groups had improvements in blood pressure and body composition. Civilians had improved lipid levels, hi...
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Workplace Outreach Program Improves Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Objective Assess whether an employee outreach program improved management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods Participants with suspected CKD (eGFR (Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research