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Prevalence and Multivariate Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on General Health, Occupational Fatigue, and Productivity in an Industrial Workforce. 在工业劳动力中,肌肉骨骼疾病的患病率和对一般健康、职业疲劳和生产力的多元影响。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.2026.18043
Alireza Choobineh, Mohammad Karami, Yaser Sahranavard, Mohammad Reza Fakhraei, Fatemeh Ghanbari Mohammad, Fatemeh Alibeygian, Somayeh Hossainie Nasab, Azam Alizadeh, Mina Shahbazi, Reza Tahmasebi
{"title":"Prevalence and Multivariate Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on General Health, Occupational Fatigue, and Productivity in an Industrial Workforce.","authors":"Alireza Choobineh, Mohammad Karami, Yaser Sahranavard, Mohammad Reza Fakhraei, Fatemeh Ghanbari Mohammad, Fatemeh Alibeygian, Somayeh Hossainie Nasab, Azam Alizadeh, Mina Shahbazi, Reza Tahmasebi","doi":"10.23749/mdl.2026.18043","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.2026.18043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Musculoskeletal disorders represent a leading occupational health challenge in heavy-industry settings, yet their combined impact on workers' general health, fatigue, and productivity remains underexplored. This study aims to quantify the relationship between multisite musculoskeletal symptom burden and key health and performance outcomes among copper-industry employees.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey of 585 workers used the Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the 28-item General Health Questionnaire, the SOFI-20 fatigue inventory, and the HPQ-26 productivity survey. Spearman's rank correlation was used to examine bivariate relationships, and multivariable linear regression models adjusting generally for demographic, work-related, and psychosocial factors were employed to estimate the independent effect of the number of painful sites on health, fatigue, and productivity outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-seven percent of workers reported pain in at least one region during the preceding 12 months, with an average of 2.6 painful sites per person (standard deviation 2.4). The number of painful sites showed a moderate positive correlation with poorer general health scores (ρ = 0.43, p < 0.001) and higher fatigue scores (ρ = 0.53, p < 0.001), and a moderate negative correlation with productivity ratings (ρ = -0.30, p < 0.001). In adjusted regression analyses, each additional painful site was associated with a 1.9-point worsening in general health score (95% CI 1.5 to 2.2), an 8.4-point increase in fatigue score (95% CI 7.3 to 9.6), and a 1.6-point decrease in productivity score (95% CI -2.0 to -1.2), all with p-values < 0.001.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a clear dose-response relationship between the number of painful anatomical sites and declines in health, increases in fatigue, and reductions in productivity among copper-industry workers. To address this multifaceted impact, interventions should integrate ergonomic workstation design, task rotation, optimized break schedules, and comprehensive health-promotion services targeting both physical and psychosocial risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"117 1","pages":"18043"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12983178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285670","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}
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Occupational Exposure to Inhalation Anesthetics in Operating Room and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review. 手术室吸入麻醉剂的职业暴露和不良健康结果:一项系统综述。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.2026.17428
Andrea Caronna, Katia Vitale, Laura Ciccariello, Andrea De Giorgi, Sergio Gazzanelli, Lidia Ricci, Matteo Vitali, Carmela Protano
{"title":"Occupational Exposure to Inhalation Anesthetics in Operating Room and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Andrea Caronna, Katia Vitale, Laura Ciccariello, Andrea De Giorgi, Sergio Gazzanelli, Lidia Ricci, Matteo Vitali, Carmela Protano","doi":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17428","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Volatile anesthetics (VA) are essential agents for inducing and maintaining unconsciousness during specific surgical procedures, but they pose several health risks for exposed workers. The aim of the systematic review was to assess the effects of long-term VA occupational exposure in operating rooms. The review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA Statement, and the search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify articles published between January 1, 1994, and December 31, 2024, that reported data from observational, quasi-experimental, and experimental studies. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024500838). The quality of the studies was assessed using the standard Newcastle-Ottawa Scale versions for cohort and case-control studies, and an adapted version for cross-sectional studies. A total of 65 studies were included. Adverse effects were categorized into four groups: reproductive and Adverse pregnancy or offspring outcomes, neurotoxic alterations, laboratory parameter changes, and cyto- and genotoxicity. Overall, no significant associations were found between VA exposure and reproductive or pregnancy outcomes. One study reported neurological alterations (prolonged reaction times). Additionally, some studies have documented impairments in immune function and minor alterations in renal and hepatic function parameters. Finally, several studies indicated an increased risk of genotoxicity and oxidative stress. Given this evidence, protective measures and health surveillance for exposed workers remain crucial preventive measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"117 1","pages":"17428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12983179/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285698","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}
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Investigation of the Association Between COVID-19 and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey. 在土耳其进行的一项横断面研究:医护人员中COVID-19与乙型肝炎疫苗接种之间的关系
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.2026.17965
Seval Müzeyyen Ecin, Abdulsamet Sandal
{"title":"Investigation of the Association Between COVID-19 and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey.","authors":"Seval Müzeyyen Ecin, Abdulsamet Sandal","doi":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17965","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>  Backgrounds: Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health. While COVID-19 vaccination became globally prioritized during the pandemic, Hepatitis B immunization has remained a mandatory occupational requirement in Turkey, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). This study evaluated Hepatitis B immunization and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among Turkish HCWs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted between February 1 and August 15, 2024, at Mersin City Training and Research Hospital. Employees and trainee students who underwent periodic health examinations were included. Participants were grouped as physicians, non-physician HCWs, and non-healthcare professionals. Data included demographics, vaccination history, hematological and biochemical parameters, and clinical characteristics. Logistic regression identified factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 4,048 participants, 92.1% received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and 90.0% were vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Physicians demonstrated the highest coverage for both vaccines. Male gender (OR=1.37, 95% CI: 1.04-1.80), non-physician HCW status (OR=2.51, 95% CI: 1.33-4.75), non-healthcare professional status (OR=2.99, 95% CI: 1.55-5.77), and behaviorally linked elevated platelet count (OR=1.54, 95% CI: 1.04-2.28) were independently associated with COVID-19 non-vaccination. A prior history of Hepatitis B vaccination showed a strong protective effect against COVID-19 non-vaccination (OR=0.30, 95% CI: 0.23-0.40).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Vaccine uptake varied across occupational groups, with physicians achieving the highest rates. Prior compliance with mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination was positively associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, emphasizing the role of previous immunization behavior in new vaccine adoption. Occupational health policies integrating vaccination counseling and follow-up are essential to improve coverage among non-physician HCWs.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"117 1","pages":"17965"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12983182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285489","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}
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Work-Related Accidents and Their Predictors Among Delivery Drivers in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study. 与工作有关的事故及其预测因素在埃及的送货司机:一项横断面研究。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.2026.17721
Omnia Ahmed Mahmoud Yousef, Mohamed El-Helaly, Adel El-Wehedy, Khadija Abdel Fattah Denewar
{"title":"Work-Related Accidents and Their Predictors Among Delivery Drivers in Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Omnia Ahmed Mahmoud Yousef, Mohamed El-Helaly, Adel El-Wehedy, Khadija Abdel Fattah Denewar","doi":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17721","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rapid growth of the delivery sector, driven by online shopping and the COVID-19 pandemic, has raised safety concerns for delivery drivers, particularly work-related accidents and injuries. This study aimed to estimate the frequency of work-related accidents and injuries among delivery drivers and to identify potential predictors associated with these accidents in Egypt.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component was conducted among 172 delivery drivers recruited from gathering areas in Mansoura, Egypt. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among participants, 57.0% reported at least one work-related road accident during their career, with most accidents (91.8%) resulting from collisions with other vehicles. All injured drivers sustained at least one post-accident injury, most commonly contusions (93.9%). The lower limbs were the most frequently affected body parts (80.6%). After adjusting for confounders, the multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the following workplace exposure factors were significantly independent predictors of work-related accidents: being a university student or graduate (AOR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.35-6.08), having more than five years of driving experience (AOR = 4.62, 95% CI: 2.15-9.94), and using mobile phones while driving (AOR =3.22, 95% CI: 1.56-6.64).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed a high frequency of work-related road accidents among delivery drivers in Egypt. Key predictors included higher education, extensive driving experience, and mobile phone use while driving. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, including safety training, regulation of mobile phone use, and awareness campaigns, to mitigate accident risk among delivery drivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"117 1","pages":"17721"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12983183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285648","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}
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The Silent Strain: Grip Strength, and Wrist/Hand Musculoskeletal Disorders among Meat Cutters. 无声的紧张:切肉工人的握力和手腕/手肌肉骨骼疾病。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.2026.17299
Hamid Jahangiri, Fatemeh Ghasemi, Mojgan Zoaktafi, Hamid Salmani Nodooshan, Mohebat Vali, Hadi Daneshmandi
{"title":"The Silent Strain: Grip Strength, and Wrist/Hand Musculoskeletal Disorders among Meat Cutters.","authors":"Hamid Jahangiri, Fatemeh Ghasemi, Mojgan Zoaktafi, Hamid Salmani Nodooshan, Mohebat Vali, Hadi Daneshmandi","doi":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17299","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.2026.17299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Meat cutters are a working group engaged in awkward posture, repetitive motion, and forceful exertion in wrists/hands. This study was conducted a) to examine the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian meat cutters, b) to assess the wrist musculoskeletal disorders risk assessment and hand grip strength.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ninety-five male meat cutters in Iran (≥ 1 year tenure) completed a demographic/occupational questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Ergonomic risk was assessed via the ACGIH-TLV hand activity method, and maximum hand-grip force was measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>With 69.5% reporting point prevalence and 70.5% reporting period prevalence of wrist/hand musculoskeletal symptoms, the study indicated that meat cutters had a significant prevalence of these symptoms. Most participants demonstrated mild to moderate severity in self-reported wrist symptoms while retaining asymptomatic functional status. The ACGIH-HAL assessment indicated most participants operated at or above the action level (AL), suggesting potential ergonomic risks. Moreover, The ACGIH-HAL ratio had a weak negative association with hand grip strength (β = - 0.0071, p = 0.12).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight the ergonomic challenges associated with meat-cutting tasks.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"117 1","pages":"17299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12983181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285668","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}
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Steady-State Auditory Evoked Potentials in Workers Exposed to Occupational Noise. 职业性噪声暴露工人的稳态听觉诱发电位。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17196
Mariana Keiko Kamita, Clayton Henrique Rocha, Liliane Aparecida Fagundes Silva, Alessandra Giannella Samelli, Carla Gentile Matas
{"title":"Steady-State Auditory Evoked Potentials in Workers Exposed to Occupational Noise.","authors":"Mariana Keiko Kamita, Clayton Henrique Rocha, Liliane Aparecida Fagundes Silva, Alessandra Giannella Samelli, Carla Gentile Matas","doi":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17196","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The present study aims to investigate neural synchrony, as measured by Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR), in individuals with normal hearing who are exposed and not exposed to occupational noise, thereby providing insights into hidden hearing loss within the central auditory nervous system, and justifying the importance of exploring auditory neural function in populations at risk.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study involved 30 noise-exposed individuals in the Study Group and 30 unexposed individuals in the Control Group, all paired by an average age of 35 years. The following procedures were performed on all individuals: clinical and occupational history, meatoscopy, immitanciometry, pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and ASSR (40Hz). We analyzed the audiometric hearing thresholds at frequencies of 1 kHz and 4 kHz, the electrophysiological thresholds estimated by ASSR, and the comparison of the differences between them: the thresholds estimated by ASSR and the audiometry thresholds. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. P-values ≤ 0.05 were considered significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When comparing hearing thresholds at 1 kHz and 4 kHz between groups, we found significant differences, with the SG showing higher hearing thresholds than the CG bilaterally. No significant differences were seen in the electrophysiological thresholds estimated by ASSR, nor in the comparison between the ASSR-estimated threshold and the psychoacoustic hearing threshold groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study suggest that workers exposed to occupational noise did not show detectable changes in neural synchrony in the midbrain, thalamus, or primary auditory cortex when compared to individuals without occupational noise exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"116 6","pages":"17196"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12815277/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145764517","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}
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Effectiveness of Occupational Health Promotion Programs on Cardiometabolic risk factors: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis. 职业健康促进计划对心脏代谢危险因素的有效性:系统回顾和三水平荟萃分析。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v116i6.18179
Alessandro Godono, Veruscka Leso, Ettore Paradisi, Elisa Carena, Maria Vittoria Picciaiola, Anna Schneider-Kamp, Catalina Ciocan, Fabrizio Bert, Franco Veglio, Paolo Boffetta, Ivo Iavicoli
{"title":"Effectiveness of Occupational Health Promotion Programs on Cardiometabolic risk factors: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Alessandro Godono, Veruscka Leso, Ettore Paradisi, Elisa Carena, Maria Vittoria Picciaiola, Anna Schneider-Kamp, Catalina Ciocan, Fabrizio Bert, Franco Veglio, Paolo Boffetta, Ivo Iavicoli","doi":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.18179","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.18179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of workplace-based health promotion programs targeting cardiometabolic risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic review and three-level random-effects meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines, covering studies published from January 2019 to September 2024. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental (QE) designs assessing workplace interventions to reduce cardiometabolic risks in adult workers. Twelve outcomes were considered. Subgroup analyses and meta-regressions were performed to explore sources of heterogeneity. Certainty of evidence was evaluated using GRADE assessment tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-four studies (30 RCTs, 14 QE) involving 49,813 participants were included. Significant improvements were found in nine of twelve outcomes. These included reductions in BMI (-0.61kg/m²; [-0.93; -0.29]), body weight (-2.43kg; [-3.48; -1.38]), waist circumference (-3.46cm; [-5.21; -1.71]), body fat (-1.58%; [-2.40; -0.76]), systolic (-3.75mmHg: [-5.67; -1.82]) and diastolic (mmHg; [-3.58; -1.29]) blood pressure, LDL cholesterol (-5.9 mg/dL; [-11.6; -0.12]), and an increase in HDL cholesterol (2.76 mg/dL; [0.42; 5.09]). All significant outcomes were supported by moderate-to-high certainty evidence except LDL cholesterol, which was rated very low. Non-significant results were observed for total cholesterol, triglycerides and FBG. High heterogeneity was observed. Pre-existing health conditions, author and duration of intervention partially explained between-study heterogeneity.  Conclusions: Workplace health promotion programs were associated with improvements in various cardiometabolic health indicators. Greater effectiveness was observed in interventions targeting high-risk populations, delivered by physicians or qualified health professionals, and implemented over shorter durations. Findings support the integration of such programs into occupational health policies and broader public health strategies. Future research should optimize intervention designs, extend follow-up, and consider integrated approaches to maximize long-term benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"116 6","pages":"18179"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12815280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145764485","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}
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Occupational Risk for Headache Disorders in Female Registered Nurses. A Retrospective Study. 女注册护士头痛疾病的职业风险分析。回顾性研究。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17715
Gabriele D'Ettorre, Roberta Tornese, Andrea Baldassarre
{"title":"Occupational Risk for Headache Disorders in Female Registered Nurses. A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Gabriele D'Ettorre, Roberta Tornese, Andrea Baldassarre","doi":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17715","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.17715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prevention of headache disorders (HDs) among healthcare workers in hospital settings remains a challenge for organizations and employees worldwide. The goals of the present retrospective study were both to analyze the 1-year prevalence of any primary HDs among female registered nurses (RNs) employed in hospital settings and to investigate the relationship between occupational risk factors and HDs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed the occupational medicine database of RNs employed in a large hospital. The sample included 975 female RNs; the diagnostic criteria were based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (beta version).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One-year prevalence of any HD was 45.9%; tension-type headache (TTH) was the most commonly reported headache type (by 25.6% of participants), followed by migraine (17.5%). No association was found between the different headache types and work schedules; TTH was linked to age ≥40 years (OR=1.91; 95% CI=1.41-2.72), duration of service ≥15 years (OR=1.61; 95% CI=1.24-2.38), and number of night shifts >5 per month (OR=1.71; 95% CI=1.09-2.68). A high level of WRS was a significant predictor of TTH.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We found a link between TTH and modifiable risk factors at both the individual and organizational levels. These findings suggest interventions in occupational settings to minimize the occurrence of TTH among RNs. Policy-makers and employers should implement preventive measures to reduce the incidence of HDs among RNs by minimizing modifiable risk factors associated with increased occupational risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"116 6","pages":"17715"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12815274/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145764496","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}
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Assessing Cumulative Musculoskeletal Strain in Automotive Mechanics: Insights from Real-World Occupational Analysis. 评估累积肌肉骨骼应变在汽车力学:从现实世界的职业分析的见解。
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v116i6.16988
Hadi Daneshmandi, Reyhane Sadeghian, Niloofar Rahgoshay, Nahideh Sartavi, Fardin Negahdari, Laleh Golkari
{"title":"Assessing Cumulative Musculoskeletal Strain in Automotive Mechanics: Insights from Real-World Occupational Analysis.","authors":"Hadi Daneshmandi, Reyhane Sadeghian, Niloofar Rahgoshay, Nahideh Sartavi, Fardin Negahdari, Laleh Golkari","doi":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.16988","DOIUrl":"10.23749/mdl.v116i6.16988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This cross-sectional study aims to assess cumulative loads affecting the lower back, shoulders, and distal upper extremities among automotive mechanics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The survey was conducted in automotive repair workshops in Shiraz, involving 157 independent mechanics selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a multiple-questionnaire including the Persian Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (P-CMDQ), the Lifting Fatigue Failure Tool (LiFFT), the Shoulder Work Assessment Tool (SWAT), and the Distal Upper Extremity Tool (DUET). Descriptive statistics were used to assess musculoskeletal discomfort, and Partial correlation analyses, adjusted for age and Body Mass Index (BMI), examined the relationships between risk levels from LiFFT, SWAT, and DUET and discomfort reported in the P-CMDQ.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed a high level of musculoskeletal discomfort, especially in the lower back, shoulders, and hands. Risk assessments indicated that the cumulative loads are in the high range for the lower back in 42.7% of cases, the shoulders in 40.8%, and the distal upper extremities in 36.3%. A strong correlation was observed between cumulative load on the lower back and perceived discomfort in this region (r = 0.730), whereas the correlations for the shoulders (r = 0.611) and distal upper extremities (r = 0.537) were moderate.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings highlight the significant influence of workplace factors on the musculoskeletal health of automotive mechanics, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and ergonomic solutions to enhance their health and productivity.</p>","PeriodicalId":49833,"journal":{"name":"Medicina Del Lavoro","volume":"116 6","pages":"16988"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12815279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145764429","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}
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Where Are We Going by Applying AI Tools? Are We Going to Lose Our Jobs? 应用人工智能工具我们将走向何方?我们会失业吗?
IF 2 4区 医学
Medicina Del Lavoro Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v116i6.18255
Antonio Mutti
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