Rudolph, the kids ’ ward reindeer: a scoping review of the effects of support animals on the well-being of healthcare staff
Many systematic reviews identify support animals or animal assisted activity as a beneficial and standard practice in several medical disciplines for patients (children, adolescents, and adults) and residents ... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - December 12, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Thomas C. Erren, Jonas Wallraff, Ursula Wild, David M. Shaw and Philip Lewis Tags: Research Source Type: research

Radiation exposure doses to the surgical team during hip surgery is significantly higher during lateral imaging than posteroanterior imaging: a cadaveric simulation study
Fluoroscopy is indispensable when determining appropriate and effective interventions in orthopedic surgery. On the other hand, there is growing concern about the health hazards of occupational radiation expos... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 30, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yasuaki Tamaki, Kazuta Yamashita, Daiki Nakajima, Yasuyuki Omichi, Yoshinori Takahashi, Michihiro Takai, Shunsuke Tamaki, Tomohiro Goto, Hiroaki Hayashi, Kosaku Higashino, Yoshihiro Tsuruo and Koichi Sairyo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Six-month cost-effectiveness of adding motivational interviewing or a stratified vocational advice intervention to usual case management for workers with musculoskeletal disorders: the MI-NAV economic evaluation
This study evaluates the six-month cost-effectiveness and cost-benefits of motivational interviewing (MI) or a stratified vocational advice intervention (SVAI) added to usual case management (UC) for workers o... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 14, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Alexander Tingulstad, Esther T. Maas, Tarjei Rysstad, Britt Elin Øiestad, Fiona Aanesen, Are Hugo Pripp, Maurits W. Van Tulder and Margreth Grotle Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risky working conditions and chronic kidney disease
Individuals in the workplace are exposed to various environments, tasks, and schedules. Previous studies have indicated a link between occupational exposures and an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CK... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 14, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rui Lan, Yao Qin, Xiangjun Chen, Jinbo Hu, Wenjin Luo, Yan Shen, Xue Li, Lina Mao, Hanwen Ye and Zhihong Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Quantitative assessment of asbestos fibers in some normal and pathological extra-abdominal tissues —a scoping review
Asbestos is a mineral present in nature and it has been used for years in numerous settings. Asbestos enters the bloodstream and lymphatic system mainly through breathing. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 9, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Francesca Graziosi, Paola Caffaro, Mattia Bonetti, Francesco Roccuzzo, Samantha Rota, Paolo Boffetta, Yohama Auxiliadora Caraballo-Arias, Carlotta Zunarelli, Nataliia Danilevskaia and Francesco Saverio Violante Tags: Review Source Type: research

Influence of chlorpyrifos exposure on UVB irradiation induced toxicity in human skin cells
Although chlorpyrifos (CPS) has been banned in many developed countries, it still remains one of the best-selling pesticides in the world. Widespread environmental and occupational exposure to CPS pose a serio... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - October 6, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Krzysztof Sawicki, Magdalena Matysiak-Kucharek, Marcin Kruszewski, Paulina Wojty ła-Buciora and Lucyna Kapka-Skrzypczak Tags: Research Source Type: research

The stress of nursing: exploring communicatively restricted organizational stress (CROS), effort-reward imbalance, and organizational support among a sample of U.S. working nurses
Nurses experience a constellation of negative outcomes such as lost productivity, based on their high levels of organizational stress. Following recommendations for best practices in health communication can d... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - October 2, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Justin P. Boren and Alice E. Veksler Tags: Research Source Type: research

Disparities in occupational health services: an international comparative study
Occupational Health Services (OHS) are comprehensive, multidisciplinary services supplied by various trained workers, including occupational physicians (OP), whose specialty is focused on workers ’ health. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - September 14, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ayala Olga Krakov, Oren Zack, Oren Y. Sagiv, Dan Slodownik, Rachel Raanan, Deborah Alperovitch-Najenson, Lilah Rinsky ‑Halivni and Shlomo Moshe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perceived stress of mental demands at work, objective stress and resilience – an analysis of the LIFE-Adult-study
So far, previous research suggests positive effects of mental demands at the workplace. However, it may depend on how stressfull these demands are perceived on an individual level. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - September 7, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Franziska U. Jung, Alexander Pabst, Francisca S. Rodriguez, Melanie Luppa, Christoph Engel, Toralf Kirsten, Veronica Witte, Nigar Reyes, Markus Loeffler, Arno Villringer and Steffi G. Riedel-Heller Tags: Research Source Type: research

Nerve excitability test and lead toxicity: a case-control study
In this study, we investigat... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - September 1, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Chung-Yao Chien, Jung-Der Wang and Chou-Ching Lin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Monitoring a cohort of trainees: changes over time and associations between health literacy, health behaviour and health
For many entrants, the initial stages of professional training are a challenge. Demands at work can lead to new physical and psychological stress, as well as new social requirements. These new requirements can... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - August 29, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Peter Koch, Jan Felix Kersten and Albert Nienhaus Tags: Research Source Type: research

Promoting employee wellbeing and preventing non-clinical mental health problems in the workplace: a preparatory consultation survey
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face major financial losses due to mental health issues affecting employees at all levels but seldom apply programs to promote wellbeing and prevent mental health issu... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - August 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Evelien Coppens, Bridget Hogg, Birgit A. Greiner, Charlotte Paterson, Lars de Winter, Sharna Mathieu, Johanna Cresswell-Smith, Birgit Aust, Caleb Leduc, Chantal Van Audenhove, Arlinda C. Pashoja, Dooyoung Kim, Hanna Reich, Naim Fanaj, Arilda Dushaj, Kathe Tags: Research Source Type: research

Unintentional pediatric exposures to household cleaning products: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Poison Data System (2000 –2015)
Household cleaning products are the second most common cause of unintentional poisoning in children   (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - August 11, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Anthony Pacini, Ben Tsutaoka, Leslie Lai and Timur S. Durrani Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of silver nanoparticles on learning and memory in rodents: "a systematic review"
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in medicine owing to their antiseptic activity and inducing cell death. Despite AgNPs' importance in nano-engineering and medical benefits, animal studies have show... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - August 1, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Farshad Safaei, Javad Farimaneh, Ali Rajabi Mohammad Abad, Ehsan Iranmanesh, Fatemeh Arabpour, Farzad Doostishoar and Zahra Taherizadeh Tags: Review Source Type: research

Factors associated with poor mental health during mandatory home work: a cross-sectional study in university staff
During the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a total lockdown of universities was implemented by the government in Belgium. University staff was required to work at home. The purpose of the study wa... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - July 28, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Philippe Kiss, Marc De Meester, Ilse Vingerhoets, Bart Garmyn and Annemie Raemdonck Tags: Research Source Type: research