Association between the telecommuting environment and somatic symptoms among teleworkers in Japan
CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that for home-based teleworkers, the more inadequate the telecommuting environment, especially in the aforementioned 6 areas, the higher the likelihood of somatic symptoms. Improving these environments may be useful in preventing various somatic symptoms.PMID:38273432 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad014 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Satoru Kanamori Takahiro Tabuchi Yuko Kai Source Type: research
Job demands and temporomandibular disorders: mediating and moderating effects of psychological distress and recovery experiences
CONCLUSIONS: This cross-sectional study established the relationship between job demands, psychological distress, and TMD among Japanese workers. The findings suggest that increased job demands contribute to high TMD prevalence through the mediation of psychological distress, moderated by relaxation and control.PMID:38258933 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad001 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Naana Mori Daisuke Miyanaka Masahito Tokita Michiko Kawada Keiko Sakakibara Fuad Hamsyah Lin Yuheng Akihito Shimazu Source Type: research
Beyond working hours: the association between long working hours, the use of work-related communication devices outside regular working hours, and anxiety symptoms
CONCLUSIONS: Using work-related communication devices outside regular working hours is associated with a higher risk of anxiety symptoms compared with long working hours. This result suggests that using work-related devices outside regular working hours, in addition to regular work time, should be considered when redefining working hours.PMID:38258934 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad004 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Shinhyeong Kim Seunghon Ham Seong-Kyu Kang Won-Jun Choi Wanhyung Lee Source Type: research
Association between health-related physical fitness indicators and working ability: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Future longitudinal studies should be planned to confirm such positive results and identify PF indicators better predictive for changes in the WA of employees engaged in specific job tasks, particularly in physically demanding activities. This may be helpful to include PF performance tests in occupational health practice as an integrated part of risk assessment and management strategies as well as in health and well-being promotion plans.PMID:38258935 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad006 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Veruscka Leso Luca Scalfi Angela Giordano Liberata Reppuccia Davide Guarino Mauro Fedele Ivo Iavicoli Source Type: research
What digital health technology types are used in mental health prevention and intervention? Review of systematic reviews for systematization of technologies
J Occup Health. 2024 Jan 4;66(1):uiad003. doi: 10.1093/joccuh/uiad003.ABSTRACTDigital health technology has been widely applied to mental health interventions worldwide. Using digital phenotyping to identify an individual's mental health status has become particularly important. However, many technologies other than digital phenotyping are expected to become more prevalent in the future. The systematization of these technologies is necessary to accurately identify trends in mental health interventions. However, no consensus on the technical classification of digital health technologies for mental health interventions has e...
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Naomichi Tani Hiroaki Fujihara Kenji Ishii Yoshiyuki Kamakura Mafu Tsunemi Chikae Yamaguchi Hisashi Eguchi Kotaro Imamura Satoru Kanamori Noriko Kojimahara Takeshi Ebara Source Type: research
Risk of metabolic syndrome among law enforcement officers due to physical activity and posture behaviors
CONCLUSIONS: Law enforcement officers have unfavorable activity and postural behaviors during a typical day regardless of working status and may be at risk for developing MetS.PMID:38258937 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad005 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Marquell Johnson Saori Braun Michelle Hecimovich Katrina Schultz Chantal Bauer Anna Bohn Jeff Janot Source Type: research
The consequences of ISO 45001: preliminary analysis of cases in Korea
CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that ISO 45001-certified workplaces do not achieve better OSH performance than non-certified workplaces because ISO 45001 remains in the early stages of expansion, and certification does not require the achievement of OSH performance. A longitudinal analysis is needed to confirm the accurate outcomes of ISO 45001 certification.PMID:38258938 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad007 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ikhyun Joo Kyungmin Baek Source Type: research
Work engagement among older workers: a systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: Work engagement increases with age, and is mainly mediated by increased emotional regulation. In addition, age moderates the relationships between various job-related psychological and work-environmental factors and work engagement. Work engagement is associated with working beyond retirement age. Organizations should understand the characteristics of work engagement among older workers and make age-conscious efforts to support them in adapting to social changes.PMID:38258939 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad008 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Koji Mori Kiminori Odagami Mizuho Inagaki Kenta Moriya Hidenori Fujiwara Hisashi Eguchi Source Type: research
Perceptions of interprofessional team collaboration among professionals working in the occupational health service in Sweden
CONCLUSIONS: The results show diverse perceptions between professionals and organizations. The perception of IPC may be influenced by the professional's education in occupational safety and health. Study findings may be used to support further development of IPC in the OH service for the benefit of the clients. To develop IPC in the best interests of both professionals and customers/clients, further studies need to be performed to gain a deeper understanding of IPC in the OH context.PMID:38258940 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad009 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Anna-Karin Mouazzen Karin Blomberg Maria Jaensson Source Type: research
The reality of occupational harm incurred by Japanese home health care nurses, the hazardous situations they face, and protective measures: a cross-sectional study
Conclusions: In order to prevent the occurrence of harm, the development of risk assessment tools, educational initiatives to increase awareness of occupational hazards, and consideration of the financial and technical support that will enable the use of assistive devices in the practice of nursing techniques were considered necessary. The development of effective guidelines and manuals specific to the occupational hazards encountered by home health care nurses is an important challenge.PMID:38258941 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad010 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yukiko Kikuchi Yukiko Kudo Makiko Hasebe Reiko Sugiyama Ryosuke Muto Makiko Sasaki Source Type: research
Questionnaire-based scoring system for screening moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in middle-aged Japanese workers
CONCLUSIONS: This questionnaire-based PA scoring system showed moderate accuracy in predicting low MVPA. It is useful for screening physically inactive workers and promoting PA.PMID:38258942 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad011 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Takuji Adachi Hironobu Ashikawa Kuya Funaki Takaaki Kondo Sumio Yamada Source Type: research
Lifestyle factors associated with presenteeism among city government office workers: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: The factors associated with presenteeism differed between men and women office workers, suggesting that gender differences need to be considered when working toward improving workers' productivity.PMID:38258943 | DOI:10.1093/JOCCUH/uiad012 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tsubasa Otsubo Aya Kinjo Yuki Kuwabara Ki Hongja Yoneatsu Osaki Source Type: research
Experiences of working from home: umbrella review
CONCLUSIONS: This review establishes the importance of retaining flexibility while homeworking for employees, managers, and organizations. Essentially, a one-size-fits-all approach to working from home is impractical as individual circumstances limit application. Eight recommendations for the future of working from home are suggested.PMID:38258944 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiad013 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Charlotte E Hall Samantha K Brooks Freya Mills Neil Greenberg Dale Weston Source Type: research
Association of Exposure to technology advancement at workplace toward work engagement: a prospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: Exposure to technology advancement wasn't significantly associated with work engagement in longitudinal observation.PMID:38244998 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae003 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nuri Purwito Adi Tomohisa Nagata Kiminori Odagami Masako Nagata Koji Mori Source Type: research
Health and productivity management initiatives to promote worker health and improve the workplace environment at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggested that individual contractors are steadily enhancing their HPM efforts. We are committed to continually offering support to advance HPM throughout the FDNPP.PMID:38244999 | DOI:10.1093/joccuh/uiae004 (Source: Journal of Occupational Health)
Source: Journal of Occupational Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Takahiro Mori Ryotaro Ito Kenta Moriya Seiichiro Tateishi Tatsuhiko Kubo Ryuji Okazaki Katsunori Suzuki Hiroshi Kikuchi Koji Mori Source Type: research
