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Injury and Return to Work Among Maritime Workers in British Columbia, Canada.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251316325

Barbara Neis, Robert A Macpherson, Desai Shan, Contessa Small, Cory Ochs, Lillian Tamburic, Christopher B McLeod

{"title":"Injury and Return to Work Among Maritime Workers in British Columbia, Canada.","authors":"Barbara Neis, Robert A Macpherson, Desai Shan, Contessa Small, Cory Ochs, Lillian Tamburic, Christopher B McLeod","doi":"10.1177/10482911251316325","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10482911251316325","url":null,"abstract":"Maritime occupations encompass seafaring, fishing, marine aquaculture, and longshore work. These non-standard occupations tend to be hazardous with high injury rates. They are associated with varying levels of seasonality, shift work, geographic mobility, and different types of remuneration, posing unique challenges when recovering from work-related injury and illness. Occupational health and safety is under-researched in these sectors. Furthermore, little research exists on return to work (RTW) after injury among maritime workers. This paper presents findings from a mixed methods research program designed to provide insight into injury, compensation and RTW experiences among maritime workers in the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC). Research methods include the analysis of provincial workers' compensation data, data from an anonymous online survey of injured/ill BC maritime workers and from semi-structured interviews with injured workers and key informants. Analysis of workers' compensation data shows high rates of serious injuries, longer disability duration, and high rates of deemed RTW, particularly in fishing. Survey findings suggest a relatively low percentage of workers file claims for workers' compensation to WorkSafeBC. Interview data highlight some of the challenges that may explain under-reporting, longer disability duration, and relatively poor RTW outcomes. Policy relevant concerns and areas for future research relevant to understanding and addressing some of the identified RTW challenges associated with these sectors are presented.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"47-59"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11954171/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Lessons Learned From Physiotherapists Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Approach.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251321740

Helena Fernández-Lago, Carolina Climent-Sanz, Maria Masbernat-Almenara, Pere Bosch-Barceló, Cristina Bravo, Daniel Sanjuan-Sánchez, Erica Briones-Vozmediano

{"title":"Lessons Learned From Physiotherapists Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Approach.","authors":"Helena Fernández-Lago, Carolina Climent-Sanz, Maria Masbernat-Almenara, Pere Bosch-Barceló, Cristina Bravo, Daniel Sanjuan-Sánchez, Erica Briones-Vozmediano","doi":"10.1177/10482911251321740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251321740","url":null,"abstract":"This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of physiotherapists related to their working situations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. Between April and June 2020, we conducted 16 semi-structured personal interviews with physiotherapists from the public, private, and insurance sectors. Using thematic analysis, we identified three themes: legislative and regulatory policies, working conditions, and employment conditions. Physiotherapists raised concerns about COVID-19 policies, confusion, and inconsistency between regional and national guidelines. Private-sector physiotherapists faced uncertainty, and public-sector physiotherapists adapted their roles to meet increased demand. Employment conditions, especially in the private sector, were precarious due to financial strain and uncertainty. Participants cited inadequate training for pandemic management. The challenges faced by physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the need for improved legislative clarity, enhanced support mechanisms, and infectious outbreak training. Future preparedness requires policies responding to professionals' needs to ensure resilience and efficacy in physiotherapy practice amid potential crises.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251321740"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An Evaluation of NIOSH-Funded Centers and Their Response Activities Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 2020 to July 2021.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251326212

Preethi Pratap, Liliana Tenney, John Stanley, Meadow Hardy, Ron Neimark, Marissa G Baker

{"title":"An Evaluation of NIOSH-Funded Centers and Their Response Activities Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: March 2020 to July 2021.","authors":"Preethi Pratap, Liliana Tenney, John Stanley, Meadow Hardy, Ron Neimark, Marissa G Baker","doi":"10.1177/10482911251326212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251326212","url":null,"abstract":"During the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces served as an important nexus of disease transmission, increasing the need for evidence-based guidance in occupational safety and health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for developing such evidence, and funds extramural centers for education, training and research. Using the results of a survey and key informant interviews, we document the impact of research and outreach collaborations by the centers during the pandemic. From 26 surveys and 9 interviews, several themes emerged. Through established partnerships, experts from the NIOSH-funded Centers translated and operationalized information from agencies for local businesses and workers; provided timely technical assistance and outreach; and engaged in research to study health impacts of COVID-19 on diverse worker populations. Overall, the NIOSH-funded centers and programs played an important role in providing critically needed occupational health and safety services to regional stakeholders during the pandemic. Continuing to develop intramural-extramural partnerships to be responsive during a public health emergency will allow these Centers to serve as local or regional subject matter experts, gather real-time data during an emergency event, and aid in the overall response for subsequent public health emergencies.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251326212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Worker Safety in US Meat and Poultry Slaughterhouses, Including Impact of COVID-19.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251320879

Debbie Berkowitz, James Merchant

{"title":"Worker Safety in US Meat and Poultry Slaughterhouses, Including Impact of COVID-19.","authors":"Debbie Berkowitz, James Merchant","doi":"10.1177/10482911251320879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251320879","url":null,"abstract":"From Upton Sinclair's The Jungle published in 1906 to the 2019 Report by Human Rights Watch, When We're Dead and Buried Our Bones Will Keep Hurting, the continuous hazardous working conditions facing workers in meat and poultry slaughter and processing plants have been well documented. Sinclair singled out the breakneck line speeds as the key source of worker misery over 100 years ago. Meatpacking workers still face dangerous working conditions that now result in injury rates 3 times the national average, exceptionally high numbers of amputations and lacerations, and extraordinarily high rates of repetitive trauma disorders. Declared essential workers who worked throughout the pandemic, meatpacking workers, and their communities suffered disproportionally high rates of COVID-19 infections, illnesses, and deaths. Congressional reports documented the meat industry's failure to protect workers during the pandemic, underscoring how the meat and poultry industry not only failed to implement effective mitigation measures but actually fought to avoid protecting workers. As a result, meatpacking plants witnessed some of the worst outbreaks in the country, endangering not only workers but their families and their local communities - resulting in preventable widespread illness and death. Government studies found that the overwhelming majority of meatpacking workers infected with the coronavirus were racial and ethnic minorities.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251320879"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Is Sitting Really the New Smoking? Health of North American Workers Exposed to Prolonged Static Standing.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-26 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251324524

Karen Messing, Jean-Paul Dautel

{"title":"Is Sitting Really the New Smoking? Health of North American Workers Exposed to Prolonged Static Standing.","authors":"Karen Messing, Jean-Paul Dautel","doi":"10.1177/10482911251324524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251324524","url":null,"abstract":"In Canada and the United States, many low-paid service providers are required to work long hours in a static standing posture. Women, young people, and low-paid workers are significantly more likely to report standing without moving at work. Prolonged sitting has received negative publicity, being associated with low caloric expenditure and, in some studies, with heart disease. Standing is often recommended, with static standing often conflated with walking. But prolonged standing has been associated with pain in the lower limbs and back, varicose veins, damage to arteries, heart disease, and problem pregnancies. Many US and Canadian jurisdictions such as the province of Quebec, Canada, include mandatory provision of seats in their occupational health regulations. Despite these regulations and subsequent jurisprudence, few cashiers, receptionists, or retail sales staff in these two countries can access seats at work. This article suggests some reasons for the lack of enforcement, describes efforts to transform this situation, and critically examines approaches to legislation, inspection, and intervention.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251324524"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring Canadian Public Safety Communicator Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251326648

Emily Howe, Stephen Czarnuch, Rosemary Ricciardelli, Nadine Leduc

{"title":"Exploring Canadian Public Safety Communicator Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors.","authors":"Emily Howe, Stephen Czarnuch, Rosemary Ricciardelli, Nadine Leduc","doi":"10.1177/10482911251326648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251326648","url":null,"abstract":"Public safety communicators are the first line of support for members of the public-facing emergency situations. Consequently, communicators are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTE) which are associated with an increase in the prevalence of mental health concerns. For communicators, PPTE exposure and the subsequent negative mental health consequences are exacerbated by low engagement in mental health help-seeking behavior. We surveyed (n = 361) Canadian public safety communicators, asking \"What do you think stops people from getting help for their mental health\" to identify, contextualize, and provide considerations about contributors to the lack of mental health help-seeking among communicators. Emergent theme analysis reveals 7 factors that circumvent help-seeking: access barriers; self-denial; consequences of seeking help; lack of knowledge; personal feelings; stigma and culture; and support. Discovering hindrances to help-seeking identifies how factors contribute to communications employee wellness and supports the creation of effective interventions and policy implementations to support communicator mental health.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251326648"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Revolutionizing Primary Healthcare in Jordan: A Software Engineering Approach to General Practitioner Integration.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251324623

Rana Yousef, Walaa Qutechat, Oroub Alajarmeh, Nada AlShaweesh, Sultan Shawwa, Khalid Al Zubi

{"title":"Revolutionizing Primary Healthcare in Jordan: A Software Engineering Approach to General Practitioner Integration.","authors":"Rana Yousef, Walaa Qutechat, Oroub Alajarmeh, Nada AlShaweesh, Sultan Shawwa, Khalid Al Zubi","doi":"10.1177/10482911251324623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251324623","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the pervasive issues of stress and burnout among healthcare specialists in Jordan, which are intensified by the current system allowing patients unrestricted access to specialized clinics. Our comprehensive analysis includes an examination of systemic, technological, and cultural barriers that currently hinder effective healthcare delivery. This was done with a mixed-methods approach: gathering quantitative data reported by the World Health Organization and World Bank, and qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews. Based on our findings, we propose a restructured care pathway where general practitioners (GPs) serve as the primary contact point for patients. This model aims to distribute healthcare demands more evenly, thereby alleviating the pressure on specialists. We also explore the integration of health information systems to improve processes. The implementation of this GP-centric model demonstrates potential benefits in our pilot studies, including reduced wait times, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased burnout rates among specialists. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for nationwide policy adjustments to foster a more sustainable and equitable healthcare system in Jordan.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251324623"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Supports for Mental Well-Being Valued by Healthcare Workers: Qualitative Analysis of Data From a Canadian Cohort of Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251322502

Shannon Marie Ruzycki, Anil Adisesh, Quentin Durand-Moreau, France Labreche, Tanis Zadunayski, Erica Stroud, Nicola Cherry

{"title":"Supports for Mental Well-Being Valued by Healthcare Workers: Qualitative Analysis of Data From a Canadian Cohort of Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Shannon Marie Ruzycki, Anil Adisesh, Quentin Durand-Moreau, France Labreche, Tanis Zadunayski, Erica Stroud, Nicola Cherry","doi":"10.1177/10482911251322502","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10482911251322502","url":null,"abstract":"A prospective cohort of 4964 HCWs from four Canadian provinces was established early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were invited to comment about workplace mental health supports at three time points. We performed a thematic content analysis of responses from 1738 participants using the Social Support Behaviour Code framework to categorize barriers to support as informational, tangible, emotional, social, or expressing esteem. Themes were synthesized into suggestions for healthcare organizations to prepare for future crises. Formal and informal peer support, workplace mental health supports, and one-on-one counseling were most often mentioned as valued. Analysis suggested that workplace social networks as a source of support and mental health supports would have been appreciated. HCWs perceived that a lack of tangible workplace supports, such as staffing, compensation, and time off, were barriers to well-being. Medical workplaces could consider the availability of tangible supports in addition to developing formal mental health supports for healthcare workers.","PeriodicalId":45586,"journal":{"name":"New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy","volume":" ","pages":"10482911251322502"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Safe Work Saves Lives: American Public Health Association-Occupational Health and Safety Section. 安全工作拯救生命》：美国公共卫生协会-职业健康与安全分会。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-02 DOI: 10.1177/10482911251323613

Eric Persaud, Kerri Wizner

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APHA OHS Section's Alice Hamilton Award Garrett Brown Acceptance-October 29, 2024: New Challenges to Worker Health & Safety Require Refocused Strategies. APHA职业健康安全部门的Alice Hamilton奖Garrett Brown接受- 2024年10月29日：工人健康和安全的新挑战需要重新聚焦战略。

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New Solutions-A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-05 DOI: 10.1177/10482911241303670

Garrett Brown

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