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{"title":"Risk factors in piano playing techniques for developing playing-related musculoskeletal disorders and focal dystonia: a scoping review.","authors":"Anita Maria Tummolo, Marcello Di Pumpo, Pier Carlo Battain, Marina Ramella, Rosa Maria Converti","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02670","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02670","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review aims to explore risk factors related to piano technique that contribute to the onset of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMDs) and focal dystonia in pianists, providing a comprehensive synthesis of the current evidence. A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed database in September-October 2024. Eligible studies included professional pianists or students and investigated technical, ergonomic, demographic, or psychological risk factors associated with PRMDs or focal dystonia. Both qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed studies were considered. Screening was performed in double-blind, and data were extracted regarding practice habits, symptoms, anatomical areas affected, and hypothesized risk factors. Seventeen studies met inclusion criteria. Key risk factors for PRMDs included small hand size, repetitive motion, extended practice sessions without adequate rest, and suboptimal ergonomic setups. The most affected anatomical regions were the wrists, shoulders, neck, and back. Psychological stress and performance anxiety were frequently associated with physical symptoms. For focal dystonia, repetitive technical exercises, poor neuromuscular recovery, early specialization, and stress were identified as critical contributors. Lack of awareness and education on injury prevention was a consistent theme, particularly among students. The review highlights the multifactorial etiology of PRMDs and focal dystonia in pianists. Effective prevention requires ergonomic adjustments, structured practice routines, repertoire adaptation, and health education. Piano pedagogy should integrate physical and psychological strategies to support long-term performance health. Standardized definitions and longitudinal research are needed to improve understanding and guide evidence-based interventions. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):236-44.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"236-244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148535642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social functioning as a domain of quality of life in adults with obesity: results of the phase 2 validation of the <i>Obesity Quality of Life Instrument</i>.","authors":"Monika Szkultecka-Dębek, Aleksandra Gradowska, Marta Bem, Mariola Drozd","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02820","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study is to examine social functioning as a key domain of obesity-related quality of life (QoL) using the updated <i>Obesity Quality of Life Instrument</i> (OQI-3) v. 2.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study was conducted in 2024 among adult patients diagnosed with obesity treated at a hospital dietary clinic in Warsaw, Poland. The study continued the validation work on the OQI-3 instrument following a pilot study. The updated OQI-3 v. 2 consists of 3 sections: 1) gender-adjusted workplace vignettes assessing perceived attitudes and emotions, 2) a multiple-choice list of obesity-affected daily activities, and 3) a 16-item Likert scale assessment of the impact of obesity on daily functioning. Descriptive analyses, item analysis, internal consistency reliability, and principal component analysis (PCA) were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 164 participants were included (125 women and 39 men), with BMI of mean ± standard deviation 40.91±7.68 kg/m², corresponding to class III obesity. The vignette-based section revealed predominantly negative workplace experiences, including discomfort, unfriendly behaviors, and reduced interest, accompanied mainly by emotions such as sadness, stress, frustration, and reduced self-worth. In the daily activities section, rapid fatigability was the most frequently reported difficulty, followed by problems with climbing stairs, poor physical condition, and clothing size issues. The third section demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.895). Principal component analysis identified 3 components - interpersonal functioning, self-care, and physical activity - explaining 58.55% of the total variance, each showing satisfactory to very good reliability (α = 0.714-0.877).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong><i>Obesity Quality of Life Instrument</i> v. 2 may be a reliable and psychometrically solid tool for assessing obesity-related quality of life, with particular strength in capturing impairments in social and interpersonal functioning. The findings highlight the substantial impact of obesity on workplace experiences, daily activities, and social relationships, supporting the relevance of social functioning as a critical QoL domain in adults with obesity. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):280-95.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"280-295"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An assessment of the suitability of online blood alcohol concentration calculators.","authors":"Joanna Stragierowicz, Natalia Jońska, Gabriela Szydłowska, Weronika Raczyńska, Anna Kilanowicz","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02802","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The increasing popularity of online blood alcohol concentration (BAC) calculators which estimate alcohol levels based on user-entered variables such as sex, weight, and alcohol consumption data raises concerns about their reliability and their influence on the decision to drive. The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy and usability of 36 online BAC calculators in Polish and English.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The calculated BAC values were compared with reference values obtained from 8 female, 8 male in both fasted and post-meal states. Blood alcohol concentration was evaluated at the predicted maximum value and at 60 min and 120 min post-consumption.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant variability was noted: mean values exceeded reference concentrations by 39-49%, and few calculators correlated with reference values. Only the BACscan, Aisko, and Website No. 3 calculators yielded results comparable to reference values under certain conditions (Passing-Bablok regression and Bland-Altman plots). Furthermore, in the present study an online survey (N = 103) found that although 73.2% of users had used an online breathalyzer, 85.4% of these did not base decisions (e.g., driving) on their results, believing them to be unreliable.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall, most online BAC calculators lack sufficient precision and are unsuitable for assessing intoxication. These findings underscore the need for public education on the limitations of such tools and call for better regulation of their accuracy and presentation. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):245-69.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"245-269"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420427/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148535684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Teens and social media: determinants of problematic social media use among adolescents in Poland - risk and protective factors.","authors":"Katarzyna Porwit, Monika Szkultecka-Dębek, Zbigniew Izdebski","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02835","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The study aimed to investigate the determinants of problematic social media use (PSMU) among Polish adolescents by accounting for time spent on social media, sociodemographic characteristics, individual resources, social environment, and health factors, and to compare the findings with previous research.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional, anonymous, online survey was conducted in 2024. The study was performed among adolescents in the Lubuskie Voivodeship, Poland and included 9073 students aged 12-19 years (mean [M] ± standard deviation [SD] 15.16±1.56 years). Problematic social media use was assessed using the 9-item <i>Social Media Disorder Scale</i> (SMDS). Independent variables included sociodemographic characteristics, time spent on social media, health literacy, future orientation, school achievements, subjective health complaints, well-being, school stress, parent and peer relations, and school climate, measured with validated instruments derived mainly from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey protocol and the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Problematic social media use was identified in 12.7% of participants. Higher PSMU was observed among younger adolescents. The strongest predictor was the time spent on social media >5 h/day. Poorer health and well-being - including multiple psychosomatic complaints, lower well-being, and higher school stress - were strongly associated with PSMU. Lower future orientation, low health literacy, and poorer relationships with parents increased the likelihood of PSMU, whereas older age, higher future orientation, and supportive parent relationships decreased.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Multiple factors influenced PSMU among adolescents, although the overall model fit remained modest. Boys were more likely to experience PSMU, representing a novel observation. Higher future orientation, supportive relationships with parents, and older age were key protective factors. A non-linear relationship was found between PSMU and peer support as well as school climate. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):313-32.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":"39 3","pages":"313-332"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420428/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148549177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric validation of the Spanish SDM-20: an occupational health screening tool for assessing workplace mobbing.","authors":"Katarzyna Durniat, Pedro Antonio Díaz-Fúnez, Marta Kowal, Miguel Ángel Mañas-Rodríguez","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02836","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to psychometrically validate the Spanish version of the Polish SDM-20 questionnaire (<i>Skala Doświadczania Mobbingu</i>) as a screening instrument for assessing workplace mobbing in occupational health settings.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 753 Spanish employees (65.5% women, age: 18-66 years). The factorial structure of the SDM-20 was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal reliability was assessed using Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω coefficients. Convergent and divergent validity were evaluated through correlations with workplace bullying (<i>Negative Acts Questionnaire - Revised</i> - NAQ-R), burnout (<i>Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey</i> - MBI-GS9), and organizational climate measures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original 3-factor model, encompassing person-related mobbing, work-related mobbing, and health-related harm, and demonstrated satisfactory model fit. All subscales showed high internal reliability. Strong positive correlations with workplace bullying and burnout measures supported convergent validity, whereas negative associations with organizational climate indicators provided evidence of divergent validity. The results confirm the structural stability and construct validity of the Spanish SDM-20.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Spanish version of the SDM-20 is a reliable and valid instrument for screening workplace mobbing in occupational health contexts. By integrating behavioral exposure with a psychometrically assessed harm component, the instrument enables differentiation between exposure and clinically relevant victimization. Its brevity and robust psychometric properties support its application in occupational health surveillance and early risk detection. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):296-312.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"296-312"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420434/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sudden unexpected physicians' death during performing professional duties: increasing social and public health problem.","authors":"Jolanta Bilińska, Joanna Ruszkowska, Hussain Jafri, Wojciech Drygas","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02808","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02808","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A work-related death from sudden causes among physicians is not a new problem although still not enough explored in the scientific literature. Estimating the scale of the phenomenon is important from a social and public health point of view. Thus, the aim of this paper is to gather the current state of knowledge on the frequency and the main causes of unexpected sudden causes of death within physicians' community. The authors of the article reviewed medical databases on publications in English concerning the topic released in this century. The cases of sudden death, work-overload death including those resulting from suicide and incidences of direct violence from other individuals while performing professional duties were analyzed. It turns out that the problem appears regardless of the region of the world and has been increasing in frequency in recent times. Some medical specialties, i.e., surgery, psychiatry, anesthesiology, intensive care and emergency medicine, seem to carry significantly higher risk than others. In addition to the conclusions from literature review, also letters to the editors and mass-media reports from different parts of the world indicate that the problem is alarming and requires more specific research and urgent solutions. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):223-35.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"223-235"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148436484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of asthma exacerbations in children with or without house dust mite allergy.","authors":"Katarzyna Gmachowska, Izabela Socha-Wojtylak, Paweł Majak, Joanna Jerzyńska","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02867","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02867","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Asthma exacerbations in children represent a significant contributor to disease burden, with the risk of occurrence depending on the type of allergic sensitization. Identification of clinical and biological factors may improve risk stratification and support therapeutic management. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between exacerbation frequency, lung function, inflammatory biomarkers, and the severity of sinonasal symptoms in children with asthma.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>In a retrospective observational study, 80 children with allergic rhinitis and asthma were enrolled. Patients were stratified according to exacerbation frequency (<2 vs. ≥2 over 12 months) and sensitization to house dust mites (HDM). Assessments included spirometry (FEV₁, FEV₁/FVC), fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), peripheral blood eosinophil count, and serum soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE). Asthma control was evaluated using the <i>Childhood Asthma Control Test</i> (c-ACT), while sinonasal symptoms were assessed using the <i>Sino-Nasal 5</i> (SN-5) questionnaire. Advanced glycation end products were assessed using skin autofluorescence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In children without sensitization to HDM, more frequent exacerbations correlated with higher sRAGE concentrations (p = 0.0259) and greater activity limitation due to sinonasal symptoms (p = 0.0309). In HDM-sensitized children, frequent exacerbations were associated with lower FEV₁ (p = 0.0089), reduced FEV₁/FVC (p = 0.0186), and poorer asthma control (p = 0.0117). Greater severity of sinonasal symptoms was observed in children with poorer asthma control (p = 0.012).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Exacerbation risk in asthma is associated with distinct profiles depending on sensitization status. Elevated sRAGE concentrations and increased sinonasal inflammation may characterize phenotypes not associated with HDM. In contrast, impaired lung function and poor asthma control predominate in HDM-associated asthma. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):270-9.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"270-279"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420429/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148535699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational-circadian disruption and physical inactivity conjointly amplify fatty liver risk: based on liver ultrasound transient elastography.","authors":"Qian Zhang, Qing Qing Sun, Xuan Gu, Hao Cheng","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02822","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02822","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigated the conjointly negative effects of floating shift work and physical inactivity on fatty liver disease (FLD) using ultrasound- based hepatic steatosis assessment.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Weighted multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between work shifts, physical activity (PA), and FLD. Stratified and subgroup analyses were conducted to assess effect modification. Linear and quadratic regression models explored threshold effects of metabolic equivalent task (MET) levels on the degree of hepatic steatosis across shift types.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 653 participants revealed that compared with the control group (controlled attenuation parameter - CAP <248), the case group (CAP ≥ 248) had a significantly higher prevalence of floating shifts (53.8% vs. 43.5%, p = 0.008) and physical inactivity (27.8% vs. 19.1%, p = 0.032). In multivariable-adjusted models, floating shifts independently increased FLD risk (odds ratio (OR) = 1.40, p = 0.019), while PA showed a borderline association with lower FLD risk (OR = 0.57, p = 0.056). Strikingly, compared to the reference group (physically active day-shift workers), physically inactive floating-shift workers had a higher risk of FLD (OR = 2.01, p = 0.049), highlighting the effects of occupational and behavioral factors. Subgroup analyses identified advanced age (OR = 2.42, p = 0.034), obesity (OR = 12.87, p < 0.001), hypertension (OR = 2.66, p = 0.028), and diabetes (OR = 6.21, p = 0.017) as critical risk factors among floating shift workers. At moderate METs (200-400 h/week), CAP values between floating and day shift workers converged with minimal differences in the quadratic regression model. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the primary findings: the FLD risk persisted after excluding liver diseases and with an alternative PA definition (≥22 MET-h/week). A stricter CAP threshold attenuated the shift work association. Notably, adjusting for dietary pattern attenuated but did not eliminate the significant link between shift work and FLD (OR = 1.39, p = 0.030).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings emphasize the urgent need for workplace interventions targeting shift schedules to mitigate FLD risk, particularly in high-risk occupational populations. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(3):333-47.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":"39 3","pages":"333-347"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13420426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148549093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The implementation of the urinalysis method for ²¹⁰Po monitoring of employees in the selected industrial sector operating with NORMs in Poland.","authors":"Katarzyna Rzemek, Małgorzata Dymecka","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02688","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study is focused on internal exposure to ²¹⁰Po, a highly radiotoxic α-emitting radioactive element. This isotope is important in evaluating internal exposure among industrial workers, especially in sectors that handle naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs), where polonium can be present in workplace as a result of its release in thermal processes and other processes in which enhanced NORMs are utilized. The aim of this paper is to present a validation of an implemented method for determining ²¹⁰Po in urine and its application in industrial sector where internal ²¹⁰Po contamination is a potential risk.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The presented method for determination of ²¹⁰Po activity in urine involved radiochemical preparation of 24-hour urine samples followed by spontaneous deposition of polonium on a silver disc and measurement by α spectrometry. The method was applied to urine samples analyzed as part of the validation process as well as to urine samples collected by industrial workers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The method was validated in interlaboratory comparison and implemented in Radiation Protection Measurements Laboratory (Laboratorium Pomiarów Dozymetrycznych - LPD) of the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland. Precision, selectivity and detection limit were also characterized in validation process. The implemented method allowed to obtain relatively high values of tracer recovery (²⁰⁹Po), on average at a level >70%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Conducted analyses of urine samples collected from selected industrial workers confirmed that radiation exposure to ²¹⁰Po at positions directly related to the technological process was higher than at other positions, however committed effective doses were on the safe level. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(2):125-37.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"125-137"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13229164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147722934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences in work satisfaction among remote, hybrid, and on-site workers: the role of core self-evaluations and fulfilment of basic psychological needs.","authors":"Radosław Bartosz Walczak","doi":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02695","DOIUrl":"10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigated the differential impact of work arrangements (on-site, hybrid, remote) on employee well-being. It tested a model where work mode predicts basic psychological needs (Hypothesis [H] 1), these needs predict work satisfaction (H2), and core self-evaluations (CSE) predict needs fulfilment (H4), ultimately examining the mediating role of needs in the work mode and CSE-satisfaction relationships (H3 and H5).</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 612 working adults from southern Poland, recruited from various companies in November 2023 - March 2024. Measurements included <i>Core Self-Evaluation Scale</i> (ω = 0.846),<i> Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale</i> (ω = 0.764-0.894), and 4-item work satisfaction subscale from the <i>Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire</i> (COPSOQ-II) (ω = 0.866). Statistical analyses employed robust ANOVA, hierarchical regression with bootstrapped confidence intervals, and bias-corrected bootstrapped mediation analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Work mode predicted basic psychological need for autonomy (F = 6.55, p = 0.006), competence (F = 10.23, p < 0.001), and work satisfaction (F = 16.80, p < 0.001), with on-site workers reporting the lowest levels of needs fulfilment and work satisfaction (H1a). Need for relatedness did not differ by work mode (H1b not supported). Autonomy (β = 0.31, p < 0.001) and competence (β = 0.28, p < 0.001), but not relatedness, were significant predictors of work satisfaction (H2 partially supported). Core self-evaluations was a significant predictor of all needs (H4 supported). Only autonomy satisfaction significantly mediated the relationship between work mode and work satisfaction (H3 partially supported) and similarly CSE and work satisfaction (H5 partially supported).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Core self-evaluations are a universal predictor of work satisfaction regardless of work arrangement. However, the mediating role of autonomy does not work in the online context. Study limitations include a non-random, cross-sectional study sample and geographic specificity to southern Poland. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2026;39(2):149-62.</p>","PeriodicalId":14173,"journal":{"name":"International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health","volume":" ","pages":"149-162"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13229160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147770673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}