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Mapping the evidence on assessment of fitness to work at heights: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Falls from height are a leading cause of serious injury and fatality globally. In South Africa, work at heights is regulated by occupational health and safety legislation, which places responsibility on employers to ensure their workers are fit for high-risk work. There is however no formal procedure or consensus on how fitness to work at heights should be assessed. This paper presents an a priori protocol for a scoping review that seeks to identify and map the current evidence base around the assessment of fitness to work at heights. It forms the initial phase of a PhD study aimed at developing an interdiscip...
Source: BMJ Open - May 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Swart, L., Claassen, N., Buys, T. Tags: Open access, Occupational and environmental medicine Source Type: research

Occupational health hazards among healthcare providers and ancillary staff in Ghana: a scoping review
Conclusion Work is needed to address the issue of occupational health hazard exposure in Ghana’s health system. More research is needed to understand the extent of these exposures and their effects on the health system.
Source: BMJ Open - October 25, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tawiah, P. A., Baffour-Awuah, A., Effah, E. S., Adu-Fosu, G., Ashinyo, M. E., Alhassan, R. K., Appiah-Brempong, E., Afriyie-Gyawu, E. Tags: Open access, Occupational and environmental medicine, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Engaging Canadians in evidence-based communication about vaccines: a scoping review protocol of immunisation support programs in Canada
Objective To identify, characterise and map the existing knowledge about (1) immunisation programmes that provide evidence-based support about vaccines to Canadians and reduce barriers to vaccination; and (2) barriers and facilitators to the delivery of immunisation support programmes. Introduction Vaccine hesitancy is a complex issue that has significant repercussions for the health and safety of Canadians. Engaging in evidence-based communication about vaccines can reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase participation in immunisation programmes. Methods The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews will be ...
Source: BMJ Open - April 21, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kelly, K. J., Mears, K., Burns, M., Montelpare, W. Tags: Open access, Public health, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Identifying occupational health hazards among healthcare providers and ancillary staff in Ghana: a scoping review protocol
Introduction The formation, modification and implementation of occupational health and safety policy for the Ghana healthcare industry hinge on data and reviews on occupational exposures. However, there is no synthesised review to speak to the issues of these occupational exposures. A scoping review on occupational exposures among the health workforce in Ghana will provide a broad overview of exposures, and can guide and assist in making decisions on occupational health issues relating to healthcare workers. Methods and analysis Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review methodology framework will guide the conduct ...
Source: BMJ Open - January 4, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tawiah, P. A., Baffour-Awuah, A., Appiah-Brempong, E., Afriyie-Gyawu, E. Tags: Open access, Public health, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Workforce safety in the remote health sector of Australia: a scoping review
Conclusion While many recommendations have been developed to improve the safety of the remote health workforce in Australia, there is little evidence of their implementation and evaluation. As many remote health professionals report ongoing or worsening workplace safety issues, there is an urgent need for the implementation and evaluation of the workforce safety strategies recommended in the literature and required by legislation.
Source: BMJ Open - August 27, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wright, L. K., Jatrana, S., Lindsay, D. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research