Incidence, trends and factors associated with psychological injury ...
WEBObjectives To describe and compare the incidence and trends of workers’ compensation (WC) claims for psychological injury: (1) between health and social care (HSC) industry and other industries; (2) among specific occupations in the HSC industry; and (3) to determine if psychological injury claim rates differ by age and gender in the HSC industry and among specific occupations. Methods A ...
CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT OF STRESS AT WORK
WEBJan 1, 2002 · A model of stress at work. 1. Situations that are likely to cause stress are those that are unpredictable or uncontrollable, uncertain, ambiguous or unfamiliar, or involving conflict, loss or performance expectations. Stress may be caused by time limited events, such as the pressures of examinations or work deadlines, or …
Exposure to fibres and risk of pleural mesothelioma in the …
WEBObjectives Pleural mesothelioma is a rare respiratory cancer, mainly caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres. Other inorganic fibres are also suggested risk factors. We aimed to investigate the association between exposure to asbestos or refractory ceramic fibres (RCFs) and pleural mesothelioma among male Norwegian offshore petroleum workers. Methods Among 25 347 men in the Norwegian Offshore ...
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WEB3 days ago · OEM is an international peer reviewed journal that publishes high quality research relating to the full range of chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological and psychosocial hazards in the workplace and to environmental contaminants and their health effects. OEM is the official journal of the Faculty of …
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WEBAssociations between work-related factors and sickness presenteeism: a prospective study using the national French working conditions survey
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WEBOccupational and Environmental Medicine is an international peer reviewed journal covering current developments in occupational and environmental health worldwide.Occupational and Environmental Medicine publishes high-quality research relating to the full range of chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological and psychosocial hazards in the workplace and to environmental contaminants and their ...
Identifying occupational carcinogens: an update from the IARC ...
WEBThe recognition of occupational carcinogens is important for primary prevention, compensation and surveillance of exposed workers, as well as identifying causes of cancer in the general population. This study updates previously published lists of known occupational carcinogens while providing additional information on cancer type, exposure scenarios and routes, and discussing trends in the ...
Effectiveness of psychological skills training for police personnel: a ...
WEBThere has been an increasing interest in primary prevention programmes developed to improve police officers’ mental health. This meta-analysis synthesised the existing findings on psychological skills training for police personnel including resilience training and mindfulness-based training. Particularly, this study systematically assessed the effectiveness of training programmes on mental ...
Regression modelling and other methods to control confounding
WEBConfounding is a major concern in causal studies because it results in biased estimation of exposure effects. In the extreme, this can mean that a causal effect is suggested where none exists, or that a true effect is hidden. Typically, confounding occurs when there are differences between the exposed and unexposed groups in respect of independent risk factors for the disease of interest, for ...
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: WHAT IS IT ALL …
WEBFeb 1, 2002 · DEFINITION. Complementary therapies seem to have little in common other than their exclusion from the mainstream. Many supporters are convinced of the superiority and universal applicability of their treatment.