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{"title":"Cardiovascular load during cleaning and feeding tasks in pig and poultry farms of northeast India.","authors":"Sarju Thokchom, Krishna Narayan Dewangan","doi":"10.1177/10519815251382365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251382365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundCleaning and feeding tasks are manually undertaken on animal and poultry farms. The assessment of the physical load on the cardiovascular system of the workers is necessary for work organization.ObjectiveTo assess the cardiovascular load among the workers during cleaning and feeding tasks in the pig and poultry farms.MethodsCardiovascular load among the workers was estimated in two farm types, i.e., pig and poultry, by assessing the heart rate (HR) and oxygen uptake (VO₂). The HR responses of 36 participants were measured for two tasks namely cleaning and feeding in the selected farms. The VO₂ responses of the participants were measured in laboratory conditions to develop the relationship between HR and VO₂.ResultsThe mean working HR (HR_work) of the participants in the pig farms were 121 ± 4 and 102 ± 4 bpm during the cleaning and feeding tasks, respectively; the mean HR_work of the participants in the poultry farms were 125 ± 2 and 107 ± 1 bpm during the cleaning and feeding tasks, respectively. The mean working oxygen uptake (VO_2work) of the participants in the pig farms was lower than the poultry farms, and its values were 24.19 ± 1.76 and 14.56 ± 2.18 mL/kg/min during the cleaning and feeding tasks, respectively. The cardiovascular load is significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.001) different between the cleaning and feeding tasks for both farms.ConclusionsBased on the HR_work data, the cleaning task is classified as heavy intensity work for both farm types. In contrast, the feeding task is categorized as light intensity work on pig farms but moderate on poultry farms.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251382365"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253686","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":"Psychological mechanisms linking employee gratitude and work performance in the Chinese context: A multiple mediation model.","authors":"Xiaohui Liu, Tengxu Yu, Yue Lv","doi":"10.1177/10519815251383848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251383848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundTrait gratitude, as a stable individual psychological disposition, has been widely acknowledged for its positive association with employees' job satisfaction and overall well-being. However, the mechanisms through which it influences work performance-particularly within the Chinese cultural context-remain underexplored.ObjectiveThis paper aims to investigate the impact of gratitude on employee work performance within the Chinese cultural context, and explore the psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship.MethodA total of 278 employees from a Chinese company were recruited to participate in an online survey. They completed the Gratitude Questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, and the Job Performance Scale via smartphones or computers. Subsequently, structural equation modeling was conducted to examine the relationships among these variables.ResultsThe results revealed that gratitude significantly and positively predicted work performance (<i>β</i> = 0.20, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Furthermore, psychological resilience, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being each significantly mediated this relationship, with indirect effect values of 0.266, 0.167, and 0.056, respectively. Additionally, the pathways from psychological resilience to psychological well-being and from self-efficacy to psychological well-being functioned as serial mediators, yielding indirect effect values of 0.078 and 0.052, respectively.ConclusionIn summary, this study elucidates the psychological mechanisms through which gratitude influences Chinese employees' work performance. Furthermore, the findings provide practical insights for organizations aiming to enhance employee productivity in the Chinese context. Specifically, psychological interventions designed to strengthen positive psychological resources may effectively improve work performance among Chinese employees with high levels of trait gratitude.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251383848"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253633","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":"New frontiers in comfort research: Integrating human needs and design in future mobility.","authors":"Susanne Frohriep, Rosaria Califano, Anna M West, Alessandro Naddeo, Peter Vink, Wolf Song, Neil Mansfield","doi":"10.1177/10519815251384478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251384478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Comfort is a pivotal construct in human-centered design, connecting technical functionality with well-being across products, services, and systems. The 2023 International Comfort Congress (ICC2023) brought together researchers and practitioners to explore how new contexts of use, predictive approaches, and user diversity are reshaping this field. Contributions in this special issue address comfort in automated driving and turboprop aviation, where physical, psychological, and environmental factors converge. Advances in predictive comfort science demonstrate how objective measures, physiological sensing, and modeling complement traditional self-reports. At the same time, inclusive design approaches-ranging from XR-based co-creation to analyses of posture and movement variability-highlight the importance of accounting for heterogeneous user needs and comfort trade-offs. Together, these studies illustrate a shift toward more adaptive, accessible, and sustainable systems, underscoring comfort as a multidimensional construct that evolves with technological innovation and societal change.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251384478"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253640","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":"Workstation setup satisfaction and environmental comfort: Impacts on the well-being of homeworkers in Hong Kong.","authors":"Justine My Chim","doi":"10.1177/10519815251383905","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251383905","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundWork from home (WFH) has become a popular option for office employees since the outbreak of COVID-19. Office settings and environments that affect employees' well-being have been widely researched. However, research on the homeworkers' home setting while working from home and employees' well-being in Hong Kong is limited.ObjectiveThe study explored the association between WFH settings, including home workstation satisfaction and home environment comfort, and employees' physical and psychological well-being.MethodsData were collected via online questionnaires from homeworkers (N = 222) during the fifth wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong. The association between each variable was examined using the Pearson correlation. Hierarchical regression analysis was then used to explore the models of homeworkers' physical and psychological well-being regarding the satisfaction of home workstations and the comfort of the homeworkers' home environment.ResultsHome workstation satisfaction positively correlates to employees' physical well-being but is not significantly correlated to employees' psychological well-being. Meanwhile, home environmental comfort positively correlates to both physical and psychological well-being.ConclusionsThe study offers the following implications for practice to organization: Implement a WFH policy and ergonomics program with professional guidance by an ergonomist; provide suitable furniture for homeworkers and create a workstation setup guide, along with an environmental comfort checklist. Homeworkers: set up an appropriate workstation, arrange a comfortable work environment, and maintain a good work practice of taking regular breaks. Designers: Interior designers create unique spaces that enhance work-life balance, while product designers develop flexible solutions for remote work in shared living environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251383905"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253681","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":"Utilizing nominal group technique to achieve consensus on a clinical decision-making tool for vocational rehabilitation at a grassroots level in South Africa.","authors":"Suzanne Harmse, Daleen Casteleijn, Karen Jacobs","doi":"10.1177/10519815251375814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251375814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundBarriers to the delivery of vocational rehabilitation have been reported as a lack of knowledge, skills and confidence in occupational therapists who deliver these services. A program aimed at overcoming these barriers was developed to provide training in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services. The program includes three decision-making tools to facilitate not only knowledge translation but also practice changes. The tools are (1) Return-to-Work Decision Tree, (2) Performance-based Assessment Tool, (3) Job Match Tool.ObjectiveThe objective of the research was to obtain consensus on the acceptability and utility of the developed tools to facilitate clinical reasoning in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services.MethodsA nominal group technique was used to obtain consensus on the developed tools. During a second phase, participants were sent revised versions of the tools and asked to comment on the tools' clinical utility using a four-point Likert scale.ResultsThe Return-to-Work Decision Tree and the Performance-based Assessment Tool received a 100% agreement in terms of clinical utility with the Job Match Tool receiving a 90% agreement for clinical utility. Participants made valuable recommendations such as adding a user manual and a training workshop to facilitate implementation of the tools.ConclusionThe three tools developed to support clinical reasoning and decision making during the vocational rehabilitation process were reported to be acceptable by the expert participants. Further development of the Job Match Tool is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251375814"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253697","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":"Exploring the association between metacognition, personality traits and dispositional resilience among firefighters; A pilot study.","authors":"Albin Joseph, Tony P Jose","doi":"10.1177/10519815251383906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251383906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundFirefighters are the first responders who are actively involved in emergency mitigation and rescue. It is critical to explore and evaluate the mental health variables among the firefighters as they are dealing with extreme stressors and make critical decisions during emergencies.ObjectiveThis study was aimed at exploring the association between the cognitive resource named metacognition and personal resources such as personality traits and dispositional resilience among the firefighters.MethodsA total of 103 firefighters in India were participated in this pilot study. Data were collected from the participants in the month of March 2024 via standardized measures. Data were analysed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation and regression analyses were used in the study.ResultsThe results revealed that metacognition positively predicts dispositional resilience (β = 0.429, t = 4.77, p < 0.001). Additionally, Metacognition was positively associated with the personality trait of conscientiousness (β = 0.346, t = 3.710, p < 0.001). More importantly, study revealed that the variables metacognition (β = .228) and conscientiousness (β = .350) collectively predicted the dispositional resilience (F (2, 100) = 14.95, p < .001, R² = 0.23).ConclusionFindings of this study imply that a higher level of metacognitive awareness and skills, along with conscientiousness may help the firefighters to build greater resilience in the face of occupational challenges. These findings underscore the significance of enhancing metacognitive skills and personality traits through efficacious interventions within the firefighting community for ensuring professional well-being and resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251383906"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145245670","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":"Antibiotic self-medication among healthcare students in Pakistan: A dual-center cross-sectional study.","authors":"Sadia Rehman, Muhammad Raza Sarfraz, Hafsa Tariq, Aasia Ismail, Mehwish Mansoor, Amber Salman, Sami Ajaz, Muneeza Ijaz, Abdullah Hasnat, Hamid Mehmood, Misbah Ijaz","doi":"10.1177/10519815251382367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251382367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundAntibiotic self-medication is an emerging global health challenge, contributing significantly to antimicrobial resistance development. Healthcare students' knowledge and practices are particularly crucial, given their future roles as medical professionals.ObjectivesThis investigation sought to assess antibiotic self-medication patterns among Pakistani healthcare students by examining their knowledge, attitudes, and practices, while identifying contributing factors and prevalence rates.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was implemented at two Pakistani universities, involving 1340 undergraduate healthcare students selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured, validated questionnaire that evaluated sociodemographic factors as well as participants' understanding, perspectives, and behaviors regarding antibiotic self-medication. Knowledge and attitude measurements were classified as poor/negative or good/positive. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsThe study revealed that 68.8% of respondents practiced antibiotic self-medication. Despite 63.3% demonstrating adequate antibiotic knowledge, 53.4% exhibited negative self-medication attitudes. Knowledge distribution varied according to academic program and year of study. DPT students showed the highest self-medication frequency at 77.3%. Amoxicillin (56%) and Azithromycin (31.3%) emerged as predominant choices, primarily selected for convenience (77.5%) and respiratory symptoms (50.4%). Previous prescriptions significantly affected antibiotic selection. Analysis revealed a substantial correlation between knowledge levels and attitudes toward antibiotic usage (p < 0.001).ConclusionDespite adequate knowledge levels among participants, a concerning trend of negative attitudes toward antibiotic self-medication practices was observed. These findings emphasize the critical need for comprehensive educational interventions and strengthened regulatory frameworks to minimize inappropriate antibiotic use among healthcare students, which is essential for addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance, and to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use ensuring both patient safety and future professional performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10519815251382367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145240327","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":"Research on the configurational effects of job characteristics on employees' self-efficacy in flexible work.","authors":"Xin Qi, Shuang Gan, Sanyin Wang","doi":"10.1177/10519815251335782","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251335782","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundFlexible work self-efficacy is crucial for employees in addressing work challenges and maintaining their physical and mental well-being.ObjectiveThis study aims to reveal the joint effects of multiple interrelated flexible work characteristics on employee self-efficacy in flexible work.MethodsBased on the data from 239 questionnaires, the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis method was used for variable calibration, necessary conditions analysis and configuration analysis.ResultsNo singular work characteristic emerged as an indispensable prerequisite for achieving high self-efficacy in flexible work environments. Instead, configurations such as the \"low-strain unbalanced type\" formed by coupling high resources with low demands and the \"positive balanced type\" formed by coupling high resources with high demands led to high self-efficacy in flexible work. Conversely, the configuration termed \"high-strain unbalanced type,\" resulting from coupling high demands with low resources, led to non-high self-efficacy in flexible work.ConclusionsThe collection of flexible work characteristics affects employee self-efficacy in multiple paths and alternative relationships, and companies can improve employee self-efficacy in flexible work through diversified flexible work design according to organizational development requirements and endowment differences.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"353-366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144060399","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":"Embracing the life list.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/10519815251366110","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251366110","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"341-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144884281","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 the information systems literacy of emergency health employees on their technology acceptance levels.","authors":"Aysegul Aydin, Etem Hizaler, Tülin Filik, Demet Unalan","doi":"10.1177/10519815251341164","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251341164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Using mobile electronic health record (EHR) systems in emergency health services (EHS) will reduce the negativities that occur during handling cases and referrals to physicians. <b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to examine the effect of the information systems literacy of the 112 EHS employees on their technology acceptance levels in the transition to the mobile EHR system. <b>Methods:</b> In the cross-sectional study of 233 112 EHS employees, we collected the data through a personal information form, Information Systems Literacy (ISL), and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Scales. We evaluated the data via descriptive statistics, independent group t-test, ANOVA, Tukey HSD, Pearson Correlation, and Multiple linear regression analysis. <b>Results:</b> The relation of the ISL of the 112 EHS employees with the number of shifts per month was at a low level, and the perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEU) in technology acceptance was at a moderate level, and all the relations were positive and statistically significant. As a result of the SEM analysis, ISL had a moderate level and statistically significant effect on PU and PEU. <b>Conclusions:</b> This is the first study revealing that emergency healthcare workers' information systems literacy directly affects their intention to use technology. Using digital technologies in emergencies will increase service efficiency by ensuring that health records are complete and accurate. It will allow healthcare professionals to save more time with patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"424-432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12480612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499175","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}