Paul Klee, Insula dulcamara, 1938
When in 1914 Paul Klee travelled to Tunisia with his friends, the painters Macke and Moilliet, he wrote in his diary: ‘Art – nature – me… The colour has subdued me’. He could not imagine how much this declaration of principles would be a harbinger of his life and his artwork in the following years. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Doctors ’ reporting of mental health stigma and barriers to help-seeking
ConclusionsStigmatizing attitudes towards mental disorder and barriers to help-seeking remain prevalent within the medical profession. Our results suggest doctors ’ health programs should address mental health stigma in younger practitioners and facilitate education about psychological treatments in older practitioners. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - September 17, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational burnout in oncologists in Kazakhstan
ConclusionsThe prevalence of occupational burnout in oncologists was high, necessitating early burnout prevention programmes, addressing, among other, fatigue reduction and regular exercise. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 30, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Handheld x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy evaluation of leather chromium and cobalt
We present a 29-year-old non-atopic male apprentice power lineman and recreational cowboy with a case of allergic contact dermatitis due to both occupational and recreational exposure. He presented with a 4-month history of a pruritic, steroid-responsive, intermittent hand, foot and leg dermatitis. Patch testing was positive for chromium, cobalt and a piece of leather from his cowboy boots. His leather work gloves, inner lining of work harness, work boots and cowboy boots were assessed for chromium and cobalt content with handheld fluorescence x-ray spectrometry. Upon replacement of all leather items including the items te...
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 29, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Justifying quarantine in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare
ConclusionsThis study vindicates the policy of quarantining close contact HCWs from their workplaces as they pose a significant threat to both their patients and fellow workers. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 29, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Allergic contact dermatitis in healthcare workers
ConclusionsThe most common allergens in HCWs were rubber chemicals, fragrances, preservatives and topical corticosteroids. Important allergens for patch testing HCWs are outlined, in particular, those with hand dermatitis should be tested to a rubber series. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 29, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational burnout among clinical research associates in China
ConclusionsThe incidence of occupational burnout among CRAs in China is high. Companies and hospitals must take effective measures to establish support systems for CRAs in order to alleviate this situation and thereby ensure the quality of clinical trials. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Risk factors for complex posttraumatic stress disorder in UK police
ConclusionsWork-related occupational factors increased the odds of PTSD and C-PTSD in police officers, which could be important risk factors for trauma symptoms within police officers. Efforts should be made to improve the working environment of police officers to help improve their psychological well-being. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
New psychoactive substances, safety and mental health in prison officers
ConclusionsOur findings highlight the need for urgent action to reduce the use of NPS among prisoners. This is likely to improve the safety climate of UK prisons and the mental health of staff. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational management of healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19
ConclusionsThe study revealed that occupational transmission from patients and colleagues might be an important source of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers. Spread between colleagues accounted for 45% of the occupational source infections reported. Implementing physical distancing measures and limiting the number of people in changing and rest rooms could significantly reduce infection and related absenteeism. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Development and validation of an occupational health triage tool
ConclusionsThis questionnaire can be used to triage workers for occupational health follow-up and can, additionally, be useful to describe the epidemiology of work-related illness. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Workplace cardiovascular risk reduction by healthcare professionals —a systematic review
ConclusionsWorkplace health promotion initiatives delivered by healthcare professionals may improve cardiovascular risk markers if they are evidence based and customized for target populations. More research is needed to determine clinical relevance of interventions and ideal interventions for specific employee groups. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The potential impact of post-COVID symptoms in the healthcare sector
ConclusionsPCS is prevalent among this group, including those not previously diagnosed with COVID-19. Its ’ frequency and duration present challenges to employers with regards to the management of work availability and performance. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Forgotten fatalities: British military, mining and maritime accidents since 1900
ConclusionsAll six occupations still have high fatal accident rates. The greatly increased fatalities in sea fishing generally and in the Royal Air Force during its early years reflect, for different reasons, cultures of extreme risk-taking in these two sectors. Reductions in fatality rates in the armed forces over the last 20 years are due largely to decreases in land transport accidents. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Developing a suicide postvention framework for staff in primary healthcare
The sudden death of a work colleague is likely to be shocking, distressing and destabilizing. A death by suicide can have a wide-ranging impact on co-workers and their well-being and functioning can be seriously impaired. A sensitive, compassionate and supportive approach is therefore required to help people and organizations adjust and recover. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
