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{"title":"Beyond the Laboratory: Understudied Formaldehyde Exposure Among Healthcare Workers.","authors":"Kyla Haggith","doi":"10.1177/21650799261479285","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261479285","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"631"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148724185","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}

{"title":"A Comprehensive Profile of Volunteer Firefighters: Sociodemographic and Occupational Dimensions.","authors":"Tatiana Teixeira, Eduardo Carvalho, Joana Santos, Mário Vaz, Joana Guedes","doi":"10.1177/21650799261418151","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261418151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The European Union prioritizes occupational health and safety, with firefighters-particularly volunteers-facing significant risks. In Portugal, 94% of firefighters are volunteers, often balancing multiple jobs, which increases their exposure to hazards. This study investigates Portuguese firefighters' occupational risks and identifies tasks with the highest accident incidence to build a comprehensive profile of their health and work conditions.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Firefighters are exposed to extreme environments, long shifts, and high-stress situations, especially during wildfires. These conditions contribute to physical and mental health issues, including cardiovascular disease and sleep disturbances. Training and experience are key to improving risk perception and preventing accidents. Understanding firefighters' main characteristics is essential for risk reduction and improving their quality of life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sociodemographic questionnaire was developed and administered to firefighters, covering three sections: General Information, Lifestyle and Clinical History, and Firefighting Activity. This enabled the collection of sociodemographic and occupational data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 220 responses were collected from Portuguese volunteer firefighters. Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases were the most commonly reported diagnoses. Wildland and urban/industrial fires were the main operational contexts linked to accidents, with 84 individuals reporting accident history in these scenarios.</p><p><strong>Discussion/conclusion: </strong>The study revealed a lack of data on the profile of volunteer firefighters, a group at heightened risk due to cumulative exposures and existing health conditions. Further research is needed to support the development of regulations and health monitoring strategies that protect this workforce without compromising their operational capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"591-599"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147876503","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}

{"title":"The Role of Shear Wave Elastography in Quantifying Tendon Stiffness in Upper Extremities of Sonographers: Reducing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders.","authors":"Sook Sam Leong, Jeannie Hsiu Ding Wong, Mohammad Nazri Md Shah, Anushya Vijayananthan, Raja Rizal Azman Raja Aman","doi":"10.1177/21650799261450145","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261450145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Quantitative techniques to understand the contributing factors for repetitive stress injury among sonographers are limited. This study aims to quantify tendons stiffness in the upper extremities of upper sonographers during real-time imaging using shear wave elastography (SWE).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The subjects comprised seven healthy sonographers performing renal imaging on eight healthy volunteers with varied body mass index (BMI) in different positions. Stiffness measurements were taken on the right supraspinatus (SSP), abductor pollicis longus (APL), and common extensor tendon (CET) as the sonographers were performing their ultrasound.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sonographers with more work experience recorded higher stiffness in all three tendon groups compared to those with lesser experience (<i>p</i> < .05). The mean differences of stiffness in the SSP (0.26 m/s ± 0.10, <i>p</i> = .024) and CET (0.31 m/s ± 0.11, <i>p</i> = .013) were higher when scanning the sonographers in decubitus position. Significant differences were found in all three upper extremity tendons across four BMI categories of volunteers, with post-hoc test showing all tendons experiencing significantly higher stiffness when scanning overweight and obese volunteers compared with those of normal weight. General linear model-multivariate analysis indicated that BMI was the strongest predictor of stiffness (SSP [47.4%], APL [40.6%], and CET [39.5%] [<i>p</i> < .001]), followed by volunteers' position (SSP [11.6%] and CET [11.0%] [<i>p</i> < .001]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Shear wave elastography can quantify real-time changes in tendon stiffness in ultrasound scanning. Participants' positioning and BMI have a greater impact on tendon strain, particularly on the SSP.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"625-630"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148139484","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}

{"title":"From Sanitizer Use to Safe Practice: Pandemic Insights for Health Communication.","authors":"Reymark Padla Malinda, Tyreese L Matias, Vilma O Lorca, Jose Benito C Ronolo, Mariz Rochelle C Sedon, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno","doi":"10.1177/21650799261446259","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261446259","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"589-590"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822539","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}

{"title":"The Effect of Workplace Health Promotion Programs on Quality of Life in Women Employees: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Aysenur Karakus, Gokcen Akyurek","doi":"10.1177/21650799261440356","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261440356","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Workplace health promotion programs are gaining prominence due to their potential to improve the physical and mental health of female employees. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of workplace health promotion programs on general health and quality of life outcomes in working women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of six databases was conducted for randomized controlled trials published between 2000 and 2025. A total of 20 randomized controlled trials involving 3,962 female employees were included, with 11 studies contributing to the meta-analysis. Interventions varied in type and duration, including physical activity, mindfulness, self-management education, and relaxation techniques. Pooled effect sizes were calculated using a random-effects model (Hedges' g), and subgroup analyses were conducted based on intervention types.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Workplace health promotion programs demonstrated a significant positive effect on overall quality of life (SMD = 0.71). Subgroup analyses revealed a moderate and significant improvement in general quality of life, a small-to-moderate but consistent effect on physical health outcomes, and positive yet non-significant effects on psychological and mental health outcomes, which were characterized by substantial heterogeneity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Workplace health promotion programs are effective in enhancing health and quality of life among female employees across diverse work settings. Future research should explore long-term outcomes and adapt interventions for specific needs of subgroups of women.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Workplace health promotion programs can be integrated into occupational health practice to improve health and quality of life among female employees.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"608-624"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844633","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}

{"title":"Addressing Workplace Bullying and Occupational Stress Among Nurses in the Philippines.","authors":"Darin Jan C Tindowen","doi":"10.1177/21650799261446255","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261446255","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"587-588"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844460","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}

{"title":"The Contribution of Yoga to Enhancing Resilience and Coping With Stress Among Nurses in Israel During a War Conflict.","authors":"Merav Ben Natan, Keren Hurvitz","doi":"10.1177/21650799261454624","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261454624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurses working under armed conflict face heightened psychological stress that may undermine well-being and resilience. Mind-body practices such as yoga have been identified as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and adaptive coping; however, evidence on their contribution to nurses' resilience during wartime or emergency conditions remains limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 hospital nurses in Israel during an active armed conflict. Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing personal resilience (CD-RISC-10), stress response (SRQ), and yoga characteristics, including type (workplace vs. personal), duration, and perceived emotional benefits. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, group comparisons, and hierarchical regressions.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Nurses who engaged in sustained, self-initiated personal yoga practice reported higher personal resilience and lower stress response than non-practitioners. Perceived emotional benefits of yoga, longer duration of practice, and independent engagement were the strongest predictors of resilience, while lower stress response was associated with older age, longer yoga experience, and higher perceived benefits. Participation in brief workplace-only sessions was not independently related to either outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Yoga may strengthen nurses' resilience and reduce stress reactivity even under wartime conditions, particularly when practiced consistently and autonomously. Short-term institutional classes alone appear insufficient without sustained personal engagement and emotional relevance.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Occupational health nurses can promote resilience by developing hybrid yoga-based programs that combine structured on-site sessions with supported self-practice. Emphasizing autonomy, continuity, and reflection on emotional benefits may enhance coping, reduce stress, and foster durable well-being among nurses in conflict-affected environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"600-607"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148165144","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}

{"title":"Special Issue Call for Manuscripts on Occupational Health Nursing Clinical and Advanced Practice.","authors":"Bonnie Rogers","doi":"10.1177/21650799261487520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261487520","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":"74 11","pages":"584"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149185439","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}

{"title":"Extending the Discourse on Psychosocial Stressors Among Operating Room Nurses: Insights From the Philippine Context.","authors":"Danilo V Rogayan","doi":"10.1177/21650799261440378","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261440378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"585-586"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147677969","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}

{"title":"Back to Work and Breastfeeding.","authors":"Renae Garcia, Marie-Anne S Rosemberg","doi":"10.1177/21650799261497752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261497752","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799261497752"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149217187","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}