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{"title":"Factors associated with increased work participation in aged and mildly impaired persons.","authors":"Corina Oancea, Anicuta Cernamoriti, Rodica Simona Capraru, Florina Georgeta Popescu, Sorina Maria Aurelian, Despina Mihaela Gherman","doi":"10.1177/10519815251319997","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251319997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundVocational rehabilitation is a well-established field that attracts constant interest. The law provides incentives for beneficiaries and employers. A distinct population group is emerging in the context of current demographic changes: older workers with chronic conditions and impaired functional capacity which are prone to less working years.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess possible impact factors on maintaining a long-term professional activity in aged people with mild functional impairments.MethodsTwo hundred and seventy-one patients admitted to The National Institute for Medical Assessment and Work Capacity Rehabilitation Bucharest for work capacity evaluation were included in the survey. An observational study was designed to describe their vocational skills and to integrate interests and abilities to work counselling using a person-centred approach.ResultsGender (p = 0.003), marital status (p < 0.001), residence (p < 0.001), level of education (p < 0.001), type of occupation (p < 0.001), and multiple qualifications (p = 0.001) were related to longer working experience. Multiskilling, job fit, and residence were favourable features for a shorter interruption of the activity (p < 0.001, p = 0.031, p = 0.016, respectively). An investigative profile was found for higher education (p = 0.002) and intellectual jobs (p = 0.002), while a social profile was associated with a lower level of education (p = 0.012) and unskilled jobs (p = 0.031). Men had a significantly greater percentage of realistic (p = 0.002) and investigative profiles (p = 0.010). Women had significantly greater artistic (p < 0.001) and conventional (p = 0.047) profiles.ConclusionsVarious factors were associated with work participation. Occupational gender segregation was found, and differences in vocational interest were identified for different levels of education and occupational groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2726-2737"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144050356","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":"Effects of work-related digital technology on occupational health in the public sector: A scoping review.","authors":"Carin Håkansta, Annica Asp, Kristina Palm","doi":"10.1177/10519815251320274","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251320274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDespite a growing literature on how digitalisation affects service quality, justice, and accountability in the public sector, research on the effects on the work and work environment of public employees is scarce.ObjectiveTo present and discuss existing evidence and identify knowledge gaps related to how digitalization affects the work and work environment of public sector employees.MethodsThis scoping review is based on peer reviewed academic journal articles in English found in PubMed, PsycINFO, Business Source Premier (EBSCO) and Scopus.ResultsThe review included 52 studies, of which most focused on office or care workers. An increase in studies since 2020 indicates growing interest in the topic. Challenges among screen-level bureaucrats included work-life balance problems, technostress and fear of job loss. Among street-level bureaucrats, reported challenges included curtailed discretion, lack of user involvement and ethical stress. Identified knowledge gaps include the small number of studies with a work environment focus in general and on sectors beyond office and health settings in particular, few studies set outside of Europe and absence of studies on recent phenomena such as AI or algorithmic management.ConclusionsIn view of the presented scarcity of research, we suggest that relevant questions are included in national and local surveys to enable more research, that more studies are conducted in occupational sectors, countries and regions lacking this type of research, and that comparative research is stimulated to uncover differences between the effects of digitalisation on occupational health in private and public sector work settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2477-2490"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659506","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":"Practical and acceptable OSH programs for SMBs in food and bag manufacturing in Indonesia.","authors":"Cynthia Febrina Maharani, Carri Casteel, Diane Rohlman, Rima Afifi, Kelly Baker, Nathan Fethke","doi":"10.1177/10519815251320270","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251320270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundIn the U.S., OSHA and NIOSH have recommended guidelines, called OSHA Core Elements and Total Worker Health^® concepts, to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and to promote worker health and well-being, respectively. Little is known about how Total Worker Health^® and OSHA Core Elements can be applied to sized businesses (SMBs) in developing countries, including in Indonesia, where health and safety issues are not a priority due to cost, lack of resources, and a lack of national oversight.ObjectiveThis study aims to better understand which occupational safety and health (OSH) strategies that small and medium sized food and bag manufacturing businesses in Indonesia can reasonably implement to reduce workplace injuries.MethodsThis qualitative study utilized focus group discussions with owners of small and medium sized food and bag manufacturing businesses located in Bogor, Jakarta, and Depok City, and relevant stakeholders that work with SMBs, including governmental and non-governmental organizations.ResultsBusiness owners and stakeholders were interested in the Basic OSH Program Plan, a guideline discussed in this study, which incorporate components and contents from OSHA Core Elements, Total Worker Health^® concepts, and International Labor Organization (ILO) guidelines. Although some of the OSH strategies in the Program may not be currently feasible to implement, overall, the business owners and stakeholders thought it could be beneficial to address their OSH concerns.ConclusionThis study shows that there are potential avenues for OSH implementation and enforcement in small and medium sized food and bag manufacturing businesses in Indonesia that can also be expanded to other sectors of SMBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2801-2813"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659622","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 influence of perceived high-performance work systems on innovative work behavior: Mediating role of work engagement.","authors":"Noor Hassanah Husin, Nur Naha Abu Mansor, Muhammad Umair Javaid, Beni Widarman","doi":"10.1177/10519815241311188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815241311188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe principle of HRM requires employees to come up with novelty and creative ideas in work organizations. Prior research viewed high-performance work systems (HPWS) as an essential factor that promotes innovation and performance outcomes as it encourages employee creativity, risk-taking, and experimentation.ObjectiveThe current study investigated the influence of HPWS on innovative work behavior in medium-sized manufacturing enterprises through work engagement. Although much has been done to analyze various outcomes of high-performance work systems in large-scale manufacturing industries, little is known about its implementation amongst medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Malaysia.MethodsThis study employed a group of 170 middle-management employees from medium-sized manufacturing businesses in Klang Valley, Malaysia. To perform the analysis, the researchers used SmartPLS 3.0 software. The list of medium-sized enterprises in the Klang Valley area was obtained from SME Corporation Malaysia. G*Power version 3.1.9.2 statistical program was used to perform power analysis in determining the minimum sample size for this study. The theory of job demands-resources (JD-R) model underpins the linkages between HPWS and IWB of employees in medium-sized manufacturing enterprises.ResultsThe outcome indicated a noteworthy relationship between innovative work behavior and selective staffing, mentoring, and employee participation. Additionally, the study demonstrated that work engagement is crucial in promoting innovative work behavior with a medium effect size. Moreover, the connection between selective staffing, mentoring, and employee participation is mediated by work engagement.ConclusionsThis research expands the existing information on ways to implement HPWS in medium-sized manufacturing companies. Moreover, it offers practical guidance to decision-makers, especially in promoting innovation among staff through effective high-performance work practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":"81 2","pages":"2713-2725"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152735","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 risks of exposure to surgical smoke in operating room staff: A cross-sectional observational study.","authors":"Enkeleda Gjini, Stefano Terzoni, Lara Carelli, Roberta Lodini, Filippo Ferrara, Mattia Rosato, Cristian Ricci, Giusy Santoro, Paolo Ferrara","doi":"10.1177/10519815251319230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251319230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundElectromedical equipment, widely used in surgical procedures, generates a gaseous byproduct called surgical smoke (SS) that is potentially harmful to healthcare personnel in the operating theater. Surgical smoke evacuation devices have proven effective in limiting staff exposure but are not always adequately used in the operating room. The potential risks of such exposure could be better explored in the literature, and in-depth studies are lacking in the Italian setting.ObjectiveTo study individual health impact and knowledge by operating room staff regarding exposure to surgical smoke during professional activity.MethodsCross-sectional observational study on a convenience sample. All healthcare personnel working within the operating compartment of a public hospital in Lombardy, Northern Italy, were invited to answer a survey questionnaire created according to literature evidence.Results101 healthcare professionals responded; 91.1% reported one or more symptoms attributable to SS exposure. Surgical face masks were the most frequent devices against SS (75.2%). 44.6% of the sample did not know what devices are recommended against SS exposure.ConclusionsImproving the healthcare professionals' knowledge of the danger related to SS is crucial to protecting their health in the surgical compartment.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":"81 2","pages":"2678-2684"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144210212","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":"Ergonomic design of foot-operated resistance spot welding interface using multi-criteria decision-making approach.","authors":"Md Dilshad Alam, Imtiaz Ali Khan","doi":"10.1177/10519815241311180","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815241311180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundManual spot-welding operators often engage in repetitive motions, awkward postures, and prolonged standing. These factors increase the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), particularly affecting the lower limbs and back. Additionally, inadequate workstation design impacts workers' health, safety, and productivity.ObjectiveIdentify the optimal conditions for the spot-welding interface using a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach with three input parameters: pedal height (30, 35, 40 cm), worker distance (70, 80, 90 cm) and worksheet thickness (22, 25, 30 gauge).MethodsThe study employed L27 orthogonal array experimental design. Entropy Weight Method (EWM) was used to determine weight of each factor. The optimal input parameters were identified using Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) method, with validation from Weighted Grey Relational Analysis (WGRA) and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) determined the significance of input parameters, and a confirmation test validated the findings.ResultsEWM calculated a weight of 0.3404 to task time, 0.3401 to pedal force, and 0.3193 to comfort level. WASPAS, WGRA, and TOPSIS identified the optimal parameters as pedal height of 35 cm, worker distance of 80 cm, and worksheet thickness of 30-gauge. ANOVA showed that worksheet thickness had the greatest impact on response, followed by worker distance and pedal height. The confirmation test validated the result with high reliability (0.88% error).ConclusionThis study explored ergonomic recommendations for optimizing spot-welding environments using a statistical and MCDM model focused on improving pedal force, task time, and comfort.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2501-2517"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460627","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":"Professional adaptation of former servicemen after Russo-Ukrainian war: World experience and ways of improvement.","authors":"Oleg M Yaroshenko, Lesya Ju Maliuha, Danylo M Kravtsov, Nataliia M Halkina, Kyryl V Zatynaichenko","doi":"10.1177/10519815241312595","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815241312595","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe issue of professional adaptation of servicemen who return to civilian life after dismissal from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations is highly relevant. This urgency depends on the dramatic changes in their living conditions and requires mastering the rules of behavior and communication in civilian life, improving the existing knowledge, competencies, and skills, and promoting successful employment.ObjectiveThe purpose of the work is to study modern institutional approaches to the process of labor adaptation of former servicemen, to study the experience of foreign countries, and to formulate ways to improve the Ukrainian system of professional adaptation of former servicemen.MethodsDrawing on a range of scientific methods including dialectics, systematic analysis, synthesis, deduction, and induction, this study aims to understand modern institutional approaches to labor adaptation for former servicemen.ResultsThe study draws attention to the valuable experiences of other countries, including the United States, Sierra Leone, and the United Kingdom, in successfully reintegrating military personnel into civilian life. These examples provide insights into various aspects of social and professional adaptation, such as vocational training, retraining, social housing, and the early initiation of reintegration efforts.ConclusionsThe findings of this study hold practical significance for institutions and organizations involved in supporting the transition of servicemen to civilian life. By providing insights into effective strategies and approaches, this research aims to contribute to the development of more comprehensive and successful professional adaptation programs for former servicemen, ultimately facilitating their successful integration into civilian society.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2518-2529"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460684","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":"Enhancing heatstroke safety for construction workers: Assessing visibility and contrast of thermochromic pigment.","authors":"Seung Nam Min, Murali Subramaniyam, Dong Joon Kim","doi":"10.1177/10519815251317343","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251317343","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundHeat-related illness is a significant occupational hazard requiring effective prevention. The World Health Organization emphasizes that reducing a worker's ability to perform tasks due to extreme heat or cold is a \"health effect\" of climate conditions. This study proposes a novel safety management approach in construction to prevent heatstroke among workers using thermochromic fibers that change color in response to body temperature, enabling the visual detection of rising heat levels.ObjectiveThis study evaluated the visibility and contrast of blue and pink (red spectrum) fibers at different distances. The hypothesis was that workers could help prevent heat-related illnesses by monitoring the color changes in their clothing.MethodsThe study involved visibility and contrast tests of garments dyed with thermochromic pigments, observed at different distances. Data analysis was conducted using ANOVA and regression analysis.ResultsThe findings indicate that while blue fibers initially have higher visibility, their visibility diminishes more rapidly with distance than pink fibers. Owing to psychological associations, pink fiber may be more effective in heat stroke safety management.ConclusionsSelecting appropriate colors for thermochromic fibers enhances their effectiveness as safety indicators. Additionally, empowering workers to monitor each other through visual cues may improve safety outcomes, representing a shift from traditional management methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2738-2748"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057374","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":"Validation of the Turkish version of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised (T-SVEST-R).","authors":"Gamze Demiray, Galip Ekuklu","doi":"10.1177/10519815241311179","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815241311179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundHealthcare workers who find themselves entangled in unforeseen adverse patient events, medical errors, and/or patient-related injuries, experiencing trauma and victimization as a consequence of said incidents, are referred to as \"second victims\".ObjectıveThis study aims to validate and assess the reliability of the Turkish version of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised (SVEST-R).MethodsThe methodological and cross-sectional study involved 400 physicians and nurses in an Edirne tertiary hospital of Turkey. The Turkish SVEST-R and a questionnaire were administered, assessing validity through factor analysis and content validity, and reliability through item-total score correlation, internal consistency, and test-retest methods.ResultsKaiser-Meyer-Olkin test (0.84) and Bartlett Test (p < 0.001) indicated adequate sampling for factor analysis. Exploratory Factor Analysis identified nine factors explaining 71.58% of total variance. Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed good fit (x² = 976.95, x²/df = 2.3, CFI = 0.92, GFI = 0.87, RMSEA = 0.05). Cronbach's alpha was 0.85, signifying high internal consistency. Healthcare professionals' average T-SVEST-R score was 2.8 ± 0.5. Among independent variables, professional experience length significantly influenced T-SVEST-R score.ConclusıonsThe Turkish version of the Second Victim Experience Support Tool-Revised (T-SVEST-R) has been validated as a reliable scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2491-2500"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460883","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":"Effects of environmental factors on university teachers' performance from Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Arturo Realyvásquez Vargas, Jorge Luis García Alcaraz, Bogart Yail Márquez Lobato, Alfonso Jesús Gil López, José Roberto Díaz Reza","doi":"10.1177/10519815251315638","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10519815251315638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected schooling since university professors must switch to online and remote learning. Working from home requires adaptation to new noise, temperature, and lighting conditions, and those factors affect the instructors' job effectiveness.ObjectiveTo examine and measure how noise, temperature and lighting conditions affect a professor's job effectiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsA questionnaire was first developed to obtain information to test the hypotheses, including the hypothesized model variables: Noise, temperature, lighting (independent variables), and performance (dependent variable). The independent variables contained three items each, while the dependent variable contained eight items, evaluated with a five-point Likert-type scale. Subsequently, the online questionnaires were sent to Latin American university professors, Excel^® automatically recorded the data, and SPSS 25^® software was used for the analysis. A structural equation model was created, and WarpPLS 8.0 software and data from 257 responders were used to test the hypotheses.Results119 (46.30%) of surveyed teachers were male, and 138 (53.70%) were female. Most of them (32.68%) were 40-50 years old, while the minority (5.45%) were between 20-30 years of age. Regarding the effects on performance, Noise had an effect of 0.22, Temperature one of 0.20, and Lighting one of 0.21. These variables explained 29% of the variance in teachers' performance.ConclusionsNoise, lighting and temperature directly and positively affect teachers' performance, such as class quality, student learning and growth, and society's sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":51373,"journal":{"name":"Work-A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"2749-2762"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694139","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}