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Physical Environment in Nursing Homes and the Psychological Adaptation of Healthcare Providers in Palestine. 巴勒斯坦养老院的物理环境与医护人员的心理适应

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-09 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251377468

Anas Shehadeh, Malakeh Z Malak, Ahmad Ayed, Ahmad Batran

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Invisible Yet Impactful: Supporting Employees With Chronic Pain for Resilient Workplaces. 无形但有影响力：为有慢性疼痛的员工提供弹性工作场所。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-07 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251384655

Jose Eric M Lacsa

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Job-Related Stress, and Burnout in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study. 护士的肌肉骨骼症状、工作相关压力和职业倦怠：一项横断面观察性研究

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-02 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251374180

Sarah Luna, David Douphrate, Byeong Yeob Choi, Bertha Flores, Rupal Patel, Lisa Pompeii

{"title":"Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Job-Related Stress, and Burnout in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study.","authors":"Sarah Luna, David Douphrate, Byeong Yeob Choi, Bertha Flores, Rupal Patel, Lisa Pompeii","doi":"10.1177/21650799251374180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251374180","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Musculoskeletal symptoms, stress, and burnout contribute to nurse attrition. This study builds on previous research about physical strain in nurses by exploring the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and two occupational psychological factors: job-related stress and burnout.Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study utilized an online survey to assess musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), job-related stress (Job Content Questionnaire), and burnout (Oldenburg Burnout Inventory). The survey also included questions about sociodemographics, work information, COVID-19-related stress level, and likelihood of leaving current position. A logistic regression model assessed musculoskeletal symptoms for associations with Job Content Questionnaire and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory scores while controlling for personal and work-related factors.Findings: Fifty-three percent of nurses in the sample (N = 173) indicated limited functional activity due to musculoskeletal symptoms. High overall burnout approached a significant association with limited function (OR = 1.13, 95% CI [0.995, 1.28], p = .06). The odds of having limited function were 15.32 times higher (OR = 15.32, 95% CI [3.10, 75.82], p = .01) in nurses who were very likely to leave their job in the next year.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:Limited function due to musculoskeletal symptoms was significantly associated with nurse attrition and approached a significant association with high burnout. Nurse attrition is costly to healthcare organizations and compromises patient safety. Future interventions aimed at musculoskeletal health and attrition in nurses should reduce job-related stress and burnout, in addition to reducing physical strain.","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251374180"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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CE Module: The Association of Exposure to Traumatic Events With Binge Drinking in Paramedic and EMTs. CE模块：护理人员和急救人员暴露于创伤性事件与酗酒的关系。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251358498

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A Multi-Pronged Approach to Shipyard Heat Stress Injury Prevention. 多管齐下的造船厂热应激损伤预防方法。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-27 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251345842

Emily Latimer, Aaron Georgas, Andrea McGlynn, Melissa Troncoso

{"title":"A Multi-Pronged Approach to Shipyard Heat Stress Injury Prevention.","authors":"Emily Latimer, Aaron Georgas, Andrea McGlynn, Melissa Troncoso","doi":"10.1177/21650799251345842","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251345842","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Heat stress injury (HSI) is an occupational hazard for industrial workers. For active-duty Sailors, shipyard conditions of high ambient temperatures, confined spaces, and increased fire-fighting training exacerbate those risks. This evidence-based practice project aimed to decrease Sailor HSI cases on a U.S. Navy ship undergoing multi-year shipyard maintenance after high numbers of HSI events over 5 months.Methods: Three mitigation efforts augmented existing guidelines to decrease HSI rates among Sailors: (1) distribution of oral rehydration solution (ORS) and hydration protocol; (2) scaled personal protective equipment (PPE) wear during firefighting training based on wet-bulb globe temperature; (3) targeted education about HSI risk factors, identification, first aid, and prevention. HSI-related medical response team activations data were collected from ship's logs at baseline and for 2 years following implementation.Findings: 1,700 Sailors received education, 185 drills occurred with scaled PPE, and 35,500 servings of ORS were distributed. Sailor HSI events at baseline were higher (n = 10) than civilians (n = 6; p = .046). After implementation, Sailor HSI events decreased in years 1 (n = 5) and 2 (n = 2) and were not significantly different from civilian HSI rate in years 1 (n = 3, p = .112) and 2 (n = 5, p = .101) who were excluded from interventions. Estimated HSI odds for 2023 Sailors were 70% lower (OR = 0.3, 95% CI [0.02, 4.06]).Application to practice: Shipyard-specific, multi-pronged interventions effectively reduced HSI events over multiple years, which may be adapted to other occupational environments.","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"516-523"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144512630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Association of Exposure to Traumatic Events With Binge Drinking in Paramedics and EMTs. 创伤性事件暴露与护理人员和急救人员酗酒的关系。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251339584

Ohad Gabay, Amit Frenkel, Ron Biederko, Yael Bismuth, Oren Wacht, Orli Grinstein-Cohen

{"title":"The Association of Exposure to Traumatic Events With Binge Drinking in Paramedics and EMTs.","authors":"Ohad Gabay, Amit Frenkel, Ron Biederko, Yael Bismuth, Oren Wacht, Orli Grinstein-Cohen","doi":"10.1177/21650799251339584","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251339584","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) frequently encounter traumatic events. Their high-stress profession can contribute to mental health challenges, potentially leading to an increased risk of binge drinking. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of binge drinking among paramedics and EMTs and its association with exposure to traumatic events and job satisfaction.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire collecting data on demographics, substance use patterns, exposure to traumatic events, and job satisfaction. Binge drinking was defined as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks (four for women) on a single occasion. The study included 317 participants. 27 (8.5%) were classified as binge drinkers.Findings: The analysis revealed a significant association between exposure to traumatic events and binge drinking.Conclusions: Trauma exposure may increase the risk of binge drinking. Job satisfaction was a protective factor against binge drinking.Applications to Practice:Preventive interventions and support systems should address paramedics' and EMTs' mental health needs to reduce the potential for harmful binge drinking.","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"496-502"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144112189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Occupational Health Perspectives on Motherhood and Work: A Phenomenological Study in Oman. 关于母性和工作的职业健康观点：阿曼现象学研究。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-24 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251352457

Gowda Parameshwara Prashanth, Amna Ibrahim Al Farsi, Mariya Sulaiman Al Zakwani

{"title":"Occupational Health Perspectives on Motherhood and Work: A Phenomenological Study in Oman.","authors":"Gowda Parameshwara Prashanth, Amna Ibrahim Al Farsi, Mariya Sulaiman Al Zakwani","doi":"10.1177/21650799251352457","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251352457","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Working women in the Arab Gulf states face unique challenges to practicing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), shaped by workplace environments and sociocultural norms. This study explored the lived experiences of employed Omani mothers, focusing on how workplace facilities and cultural factors influence EBF practices.Methods: A descriptive phenomenological approach was used to examine the breastfeeding experiences of 15 employed Omani women. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory was applied to interpret findings and develop a culturally relevant framework.Findings: Key themes included balancing breastfeeding and work demands, workplace support systems, and motivators/barriers to sustain EBF. Intrinsic motivation grounded in faith, workplace flexibility, and family support emerged as facilitators. Participants highlighted barriers such as limited lactation facilities, lack of professional support, and societal stigmas around breastfeeding at work.Conclusion: Workplace facilities and employer support remain bottlenecks to achieving EBF among working Arab mothers. Addressing these gaps requires breastfeeding-friendly policies and culturally informed interventions within occupational health frameworks. By adapting ecological systems theory, this study offers a structured approach to designing interventions that address individual, organizational, and societal barriers, empowering working mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"504-515"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Per- and Polyfluoroakyl Substances. 全氟基和多氟基物质。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-04 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251333061

Jennylynn Balmer, Tim Paz

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Stories of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Narratives of Information Technology Professionals. 与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病的故事：信息技术专业人员的叙述。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251345843

Priyadarshini Pattath

{"title":"Stories of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Narratives of Information Technology Professionals.","authors":"Priyadarshini Pattath","doi":"10.1177/21650799251345843","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251345843","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in computer users have multi-faceted etiology. Using narrative analysis, this study explores the strategies that information technology (IT) professionals employ to mitigate the effect of risk factors of MSD in their workplace.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 IT professionals from a state organization in the United States. The findings are summarized through participant profiles. Elements in the narratives were emphasized that show how the participants linked events and experiences related to their work and MSD.Findings: Participant stories are grouped based on themes using rich descriptions that communicate their approach for possible solutions to prevent MSD in the workplace. Themes are individual risk factors for MSD, proactive approaches like individual awareness of posture and behavior while working, workstation design, and mitigating strategies.Conclusions: IT professionals employ several strategies to mitigate the effect of risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to computer use in their workplace that need to be communicated to the management.Application to practice: Individual stories have highlighted that the participants were self-directed in identifying and exploring mitigating strategies related to work-related MSD. Communication is an important aspect of workplace safety wherein the expertise of the occupational health professionals plays a crucial role. Stories in this study may resonate with other stories of pain and discomfort due to MSD and have implications for organizations and provide us with explicit examples from the manager perspective.","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"524-534"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144508955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Advancing the Analysis of Work System Factors and Well-Being in Rural and Urban Healthcare: Perspectives Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. 推进对城乡卫生保健工作系统因素和福利的分析：超越COVID-19大流行的视角。

IF 2.1 4区医学

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1177/21650799251379531

Nathkapach Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon, Thawatchai Aeksanti, Phatsakul Thitimahatthanakusol, Schawanya Kaewpitoon Rattanapitoon

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