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Patients seeking occupational health advice before and after COVID-19. 在COVID-19前后寻求职业健康咨询的患者。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag048

Hadia Hazoor, Nick Pearson, Francis Creed

{"title":"Patients seeking occupational health advice before and after COVID-19.","authors":"Hadia Hazoor, Nick Pearson, Francis Creed","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag048","DOIUrl":"10.1093/occmed/kqag048","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased prevalence of psychological disorder in population-based studies, but the effect on the ability to work has been less well studied, except in health workers.Aims: This study aimed to assess whether there has been an increase in the number of people seeking assistance for psychological problems from the Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory service in the UK since the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: The study used routinely collected data at Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) to compare the proportion of all new referrals presenting with psychological problems for 3 years prior to (2017-2019) and following the pandemic (2022-2024). Statistical differences were assessed using the chi-square test.Results: Psychological problems were the most common health problem presenting among those seeking advice at SOHAS both before (57.9%) and after the pandemic (61.5%); this was a small, but significant, difference (P < 0.01). In the post-COVID period, phone consultations largely replaced face-to-face appointments, and the patients were slightly younger, less likely to be referred by a GP and less likely to be off work through illness. The advice given post-COVID was more likely to include employment law and disability discrimination.Conclusions: The observed increase in people seeking advice with psychological problems was minor and bore no resemblance to the reported increase in mental health problems in the UK population since the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no evidence that GPs are detecting and referring more patients with psychological problems affecting work performance.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"326-331"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13557210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148213803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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PHQ9 Questionnaire. PHQ9问卷。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag035

James Latimer

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 埃塞俄比亚肌肉骨骼疾病患病率和人体工程学风险因素：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag052

R Wakoya, S A Geneti

{"title":"Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"R Wakoya, S A Geneti","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag052","DOIUrl":"10.1093/occmed/kqag052","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading occupational health problem in Ethiopia, contributing to functional impairment and long‑term disability.Aims: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of MSDs in Ethiopia and identify associated ergonomic risk factors to inform occupational health policy and preventive strategies.Methods: A systematic review and meta‑analysis of 31 studies including 12 419 participants from five Ethiopian regions was conducted. Pooled prevalence estimates and ergonomic risk factors were analysed.Results: The overall pooled prevalence of MSDs was 63% (95% confidence interval: 53.05-72.35). Regional variation was observed, with Addis Ababa reporting the highest prevalence (81%) and the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region the lowest (48%). By occupation, sewing machine operators experienced the greatest burden (97%). Lower back pain was the most common MSD (43%). Significant ergonomic risk factors included awkward posture (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 3.74), prolonged sitting (AOR: 3.00) and repetitive work (AOR: 2.52). Protective factors such as older age, female sex and ergonomic training were associated with reduced risk.Conclusions: MSDs are highly prevalent among Ethiopian workers, with marked variation across regions and occupations. The findings underscore the urgent need for workplace modifications, ergonomic training and policy interventions to reduce occupational MSD risks and safeguard long‑term workforce health.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"353-362"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148582126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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New guidance for ill health retirement-a Delphi study approach. 健康不良退休的新指南——德尔菲研究方法。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag083

S Naleem, E Hirons, C Piper, E Kotze, A Suleman, S Sheard

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Association between occupational working time and cardiovascular morbidity: a cross-sectional study of NHANES database. 职业工作时间与心血管疾病的关系：NHANES数据库的横断面研究。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag061

N G Alqahtani

{"title":"Association between occupational working time and cardiovascular morbidity: a cross-sectional study of NHANES database.","authors":"N G Alqahtani","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag061","DOIUrl":"10.1093/occmed/kqag061","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Long working hours are recognized as an occupational hazard that may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, limited contemporary evidence exists from nationally representative US populations.Aims: This study aimed to examine the association between occupational working time and cardiovascular morbidity using the recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.Methods: A cross-sectional analysis including 4502 adults from the 2021-23 NHANES dataset was conducted. Working hours were categorized into 1-34, 35-40, 41-54, and ≥55 h per week. Cardiovascular outcomes included self-reported heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina, myocardial infarction, stroke and hypertension.Results: Participants working 35-40 h last week had significantly lower odds of having coronary heart disease (odds ratio [OR] = 0.524; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.275-0.998), and angina (OR = 0.411; 95% CI 0.191-0.887) compared to those working 1-34 h. Those working 41-54 h also had reduced odds of angina (OR = 0.125; 95% CI 0.029-0.550). Conversely, working ≥55 h last week was significantly associated with increased odds of hypertension (OR = 1.496; 95% CI 1.135-1.971). No significant association was found between working days per week and CV morbidity.Conclusions: Standard full-time work (35-40 h/week) may be protective against certain cardiovascular conditions, while long working hours (≥55 h/week) may elevate hypertension risk. These findings support international calls to regulate excessive work hours and highlight the importance of balanced employment for better cardiovascular health.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"339-344"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148428502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Early support in occupational health care reduced work disability risk. 职业保健的早期支助减少了因工致残的风险。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag058

A Siukola, M Korhonen, L Vähätalo, E Kervinen, T Reho, K Winell, M Viljamaa, R Sauni

{"title":"Early support in occupational health care reduced work disability risk.","authors":"A Siukola, M Korhonen, L Vähätalo, E Kervinen, T Reho, K Winell, M Viljamaa, R Sauni","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag058","DOIUrl":"10.1093/occmed/kqag058","url":null,"abstract":"Background: As the dependency ratio declines, ensuring good work ability (WA) among the working-age population becomes increasingly important. Occupational health care (OHC) provides services to support WA, but more information is needed on their effectiveness and timeliness.Aims: This study examined the relationship between the timing of WA support services and work disability among OHC patients with mental health and/or musculoskeletal disorders.Methods: This study used patient data on individuals first diagnosed during the follow-up period (2019-22) with mental health and/or musculoskeletal disorders from a nationwide OHC provider in Finland (n = 54 933), linked with national registers on disability benefits, sickness absences and sociodemographic information. The association between the timing of the first WA support action (including WA contacts and negotiations) and work disability was analysed using logistic regression adjusted for sex, age and the number of OHC contacts. Work disability was defined as being granted a permanent or temporary disability pension or accumulating >300 days of sickness absence.Results: Delayed initial WA support contact after the first diagnosis of a mental health or musculoskeletal disorder increased the risk of work disability. A similar finding was observed regarding the timing of WA negotiations among patients with mental health disorders.Conclusions: OHC practice should emphasise the early initiation of WA support services for patients diagnosed with a mental health or musculoskeletal disorder, as delayed support was shown to be associated with work disability.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"371-374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13557209/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148311321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Occupational asthma due to benzyl benzoate exposure. 接触苯甲酸苄酯引起的职业性哮喘。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag064

W T W Loo, V P X Lien, L Y M Leong, K D K Y Choy, K L Tan

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Health, lifestyle and care barriers of night shift workers in Japan. 日本夜班工人的健康、生活方式和护理障碍。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag051

H Ito, S Okaya, Y Ono, Y Zheng, H Maruyama, D Ma, N Shimojo, T Tabuchi

{"title":"Health, lifestyle and care barriers of night shift workers in Japan.","authors":"H Ito, S Okaya, Y Ono, Y Zheng, H Maruyama, D Ma, N Shimojo, T Tabuchi","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqag051","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Night shift work is increasingly prevalent and has been linked to various health risks. However, nationally representative evidence regarding disease burden, lifestyle behaviours and healthcare access among night shift workers remains scarce.Aims: To examine the associations between night shift work and chronic disease burden, lifestyle patterns and barriers to care in a large Japanese population.Methods: We analysed data from the Japan 'COVID-19 and Society' Internet Survey, a nationwide, web-based, self-reported questionnaire conducted in September-October 2023. Among 33 000 respondents, 28 481 provided valid responses and were included in this cross-sectional study. Night shift workers were identified by reported frequency of working between 10.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. Multivariable logistic regression models with inverse probability weighting were used to assess associations with health outcomes, adjusting for demographics and socioeconomic status.Results: A total of 6486 respondents (22.8%) were classified as night shift workers. Night shifters were more likely to report several chronic conditions, including diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, and chronic respiratory, kidney, liver diseases and cancer. Furthermore, night shift workers were more likely to sleep less and skip breakfast, but less likely to report snacking or physical inactivity. They also faced more healthcare access issues, including missed annual checkups and postponed treatment.Conclusions: Night shift workers in Japan reported disproportionate chronic disease burdens and care access barriers. Tailored strategies are needed to support this vulnerable workforce.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":"76 5","pages":"363-370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148922575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Leader trust behaviours as predictors of functional outcomes in infantry soldiers. 步兵领导信任行为作为功能结果的预测因子。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqag049

T W Britt, P D Bliese, E Boucher, P J Quartana, A B Adler

{"title":"Leader trust behaviours as predictors of functional outcomes in infantry soldiers.","authors":"T W Britt, P D Bliese, E Boucher, P J Quartana, A B Adler","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqag049","DOIUrl":"10.1093/occmed/kqag049","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Organizational trust has been examined as an expectation that leaders will follow through with promises and act consistently with expectations. Most of this research has involved employee samples in traditional low-risk occupations.Aims: To examine leader trust behaviours as predictors of multiple indices of functioning, including depression symptoms, symptoms of alcohol misuse, perceived mission readiness and flourishing, in the high-risk occupation of the military.Methods: Assessed a large cross-sectional sample of infantry soldiers (N = 6384) in garrison who provided responses to a survey assessment. Leader trust behaviours were assessed as the primary predictor. Depression symptoms, alcohol misuse symptoms, perceived mission readiness and flourishing were assessed as outcomes. Ordinary least squares multiple linear regressions were used to examine the relationships between the predictor and outcome variables.Results: The linear regressions revealed that after controlling for covariates, leader trust behaviours predicted fewer depression symptoms (B = -0.16, P < 0.001, 95% CI = -0.19 to -0.13), higher perceived mission readiness (B = 0.39, P < 0.001, 95% CI = 0.35 to 0.34) and higher flourishing (B = 0.28, P < 0.001, 95% CI = 0.24 to 0.32). Leader trust behaviours did not significantly predict alcohol misuse symptoms.Conclusions: Leader trust behaviours emerged as a predictor of multiple indices of functioning in the high-risk occupation of infantry soldiers, even after controlling for general leadership and workplace stressors. Leader development focused on the importance of establishing trust in subordinates through specific behaviours could improve outcomes for employees in high-risk occupations.","PeriodicalId":520727,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"332-338"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148221692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A brief primer on occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease. 职业体力活动与心血管疾病简论。

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Occupational medicine (Oxford, England) Pub Date : 2026-06-01 DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqaf075

Jerry Öhlin

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