Occupational Medicine Calendar
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Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Common challenges in returning to work after brain injury
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Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
In This Issue of Occupational Medicine
In the field of occupational health and safety, the problem of subjects directly exposed to the specific risk of contact with SARS-CoV-2 is prominent, in particular for healthcare workers (HCWs), universally recognized as those most deeply affected by the infection. In this issue, Keleset al. [1] investigated the underlying characteristics of nurses who died due to COVID-19, carrying out a study on grey literature and collecting data on 1518 reported COVID-19-related nurse deaths in 50 countries, as of 1 September 2020. They found that the median age of the deceased nurses was 56 years, and that the majority of deaths were...
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Primary Care Mental Health, Second Edition
Edited by Linda Gask, Tony Kendrick, Robert Peveler and Carolyn A. Chew-Graham. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 20 September 2018. ISBN: 978-1-911623-02-1. Price: £39.99. 485 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational Health Law
Diana Kloss MBE. Published by John Wiley& Sons Ltd - Wiley Blackwell, West Sussex, UK, 6th edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-118-93625-2. Price: £83.99. 369 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Minoan Art, The ‘Saffron Gatherers’, c1650 BC
Akrotiri, Thera, Greece Luisa Ricciarini/Bridgeman Images (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Hand –arm vibration and outcomes of surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture
ConclusionsPrevious HAV exposure influenced the pre and postoperative function in patients undergoing surgery for Dupuytren ’s contracture, but had no effect on satisfaction or return to work. Further prospective research will be required to determine whether the introduction of a compensatory framework will have a more profound effect on the functional outcomes of surgery. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Giant cell reparative granuloma of the phalanx in a violinist
We present the first case of a GCRG of the distal phalanx of the left little finger in a professional violinist. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
SARS-CoV-2 IgG response in symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19-infected healthcare workers
ConclusionsSARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies are found significantly more frequently in symptomatic and in older HCWs. The fact that not all COVID-19 HCWs develop detectable IgG is vital for the interpretation of COVID-19 seroprevalence surveys. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - May 19, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Occupational Medicine - May 18, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Valved respirators may be preferable during the covid-19 pandemic
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Source: Occupational Medicine - May 18, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
COVID-19 vaccination intent among London healthcare workers
ConclusionsOur study finds COVID-19 vaccinate hesitancy is prevalent among healthcare workers at a London Hospital Trust. It is particularly concerning that hesitancy was highest amongst groups most exposed to COVID-19 and most at risk of severe disease. Reasons behind disparities in uptake must be addressed to protect staff and prevent deepening inequalities within the healthcare workforce. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - May 18, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Exploring Hong Kong nurses ’ decision-making processes around presenteeism
ConclusionsPresenteeism was a familiar behaviour among Hong Kong nurses in our study. We found both overlap and divergence with prior presenteeism research in the domains and themes identified. Loyalty to colleagues, written and unwritten rules and professional identity as nurses all seemed to encourage presenteeism among Hong Kong nurses. Organizations seeking to discourage presenteeism should evaluate policies such as sick leave certificates, ensure appropriate coverage for all nurse ranks and address subcultural norms encouraging presenteeism. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - May 8, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
HSE Management Standards and burnout dimensions among rehabilitation professionals
ConclusionsThis preliminary study showed the HSE-IT subscales are sensitive to burnout risk as measured by the MBI. The association found between the HSE-IT ‘demands’, ‘role’ and ‘control’ subscales and the MBI dimensions is significant but small. These findings might inform targeted burnout prevention. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - May 5, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational health management of work-related stress: guidelines versus practice
ConclusionsIn the absence of a specific occupational medical guideline for the management of WRSAD, the OH interventions may be guided by clinical guidelines, individual risk assessment, the client ’s circumstances or the experience, expertise and preferences of the OHDs. In the study group, OH interventions were under-utilized and not consistently applied. Our findings support the argument for OH guideline for WRSAD to improve the consistency and effectiveness of OH interventions. This is i mportant given the scale of the problem and the recent increase in WRSAD during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - April 30, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
