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A Novel Method of Monofilament Force Testing for Nerve Sensory Loss in Telemedicine
Introduction: Conventional neuropathy testing requires providers to test patients using standardized monofilaments in clinic. If patients could reliably test their own nerve sensory capacity, diagnosis of neuropathy could occur quickly and inexpensively via telemedicine. Such a novel, unprecedented method of remote monofilament.. Read More
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Call Centre-associated Occupational Hearing Loss in Africa: A Clarion Call Falling on Deaf Ears?
Objectives: The call centre industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Africa, and in the world employing millions of call operators. These employees are prone to various occupational hazards which cannot be ignored due to their irreversible consequences, such as noise-induced hearing loss which has morbidity and economic.. Read More
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Background: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at high possibility of constricting blood-borne infections due to their occupation. The occurrence of these infections among HCPs is higher in low-income countries (e.g. Ethiopia). This study intended to examine the degree of occupational exposure (OE) to BBFs and its associated fa.. Read More
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss among an Occupational Group of Textile Workers in Karachi, Pakistan.
A cross sectional survey was conducted among textile workers of six textile factories of different industrial areas of Karachi to determine the frequency of hearing loss. A total of 264 workers were assessed for frequency of hearing loss with audiometric and otoscopic examination conducted by audiologist. About 79% workers had h.. Read More
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Work Productivity and Activity Impairment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disease associated with a decline in functional status. Previous studies have shown that RA patients have high rates of early retirement and work absenteeism and are more likely to be unemployed or with reduced earning potential.Objective: Characterize w.. Read More
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Selected Aspects of Nurses' Burnout Compared to Other Employees of Social Welfare Homes
Introduction: The staff of social welfare home is exposed to the phenomenon of occupational burnout due to the specificity and characteristics of social welfare homes functioning. In social welfare homes there are people covered by 24-hour nursing and rehabilitation care, which required a significant amount of work on the part o.. Read More
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Noise Induced Work Places and Noise Related Occupational Risks
Noise is broadly defined as unwanted sound that generally prevents people from performing at maximum ability and efficiency. Following air and water pollution, noise pollution is the third most critical environmental subject. Noise can be industrial noise, military noise, traffic noise, other kinds of environmental sourced noise.. Read More
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Intraoperative Radiation Exposure of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Mismatch Between Concerns and Protection
Objective: Although orthopaedic surgeons frequently utilize intraoperative imaging, there is a lack of knowledge about their patterns of radiation protection. The goal of this study was thus to fill this gap by evaluating the use of protection against radiation in relation to concerns, safety guidelines and instructions. Methods.. Read More
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Background: Psychiatric hospitals need safe working environments to promote productivity at the workplace. Even though occupational health and safety is not completely new to the corporate society, its scope is largely limited to the manufacturing industries which are perceived to pose greater dangers to workers. Purpose: This p.. Read More
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Purpose: This study investigated if there were differences between men and women, in the indices of fatigue, as a result of shift work. Participants and methods: The participants were 24 nurses (12 men and 12 women), who were performing shift work at a hospital; they were matched by age, working hours and workplace. A self-admin.. Read More
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Background: Zidovudine is one of a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor in the first line ART regimen in Ethiopia. It is, however, known to be associated with life threatening toxicity like anemia. Unfortunately, zidovudine related anemia at Mizan-Aman General Hospital has not yet been known before. Therefore, the aim of t.. Read More
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Background: Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) has been shown to be associated with many serious health conditions. The impact on occupational health is still unclear as it was scarcely studied. Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the association of work performance with OSAHS and daytime sleepiness. Meth.. Read More
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Functioning and Physical Activity after Spinal Cord Injury.
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes medical disorders and loss of functions, independence and physical activity in daily and social life. Primary inpatient rehabilitation after SCI onset is more focused on improving the physical state, physical capacity or developing functional independence and mobility skills. In long-t.. Read More
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Background: musculoskeletal disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, present a serious public health problem that affects productivity and work performance. Despite the physical and socioeconomic effects of musculoskeletal disorders, few studies have been carried out among nurses in Sub Saharan Africa and more so in Uganda. Nurses .. Read More
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Background: Noise has been acknowledged as one of the most prevailing physical hazard in occupational health and safety. Noise can possess both permanent and temporary health outcomes. The hazardous exposure to occupational noise is generally identified to have aural effects. However in past few years, researches have been carri.. Read More
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A Five-Year Evaluation of the Bearfit Worksite Physical Activity Program
Background: Regular participation in physical activity is associated with many health benefits including reduced risk of chronic diseases, premature mortality, and improved mental health. However, many American adults do not engage in enough activity to achieve health benefits. Employers recognize the value of physical activity .. Read More
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Recovery of Biopsychosocial Functions Following 15 Years after Spinal Cord Injury
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes the loss of biopsychosocial functions, body dysfunctions, decreased functional independence level, limitations in activities, and participation restriction. For recovery of functioning, comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation programs are necessary, which are more focused on recovery of.. Read More
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Background: Occupational hazards are becoming the major concern for public health. Occupational health awareness in Ethiopia not well informed. And this resulted in extensively high prevalence of occupational respiratory symptoms. This research is aiming to assess occupational respiratory health symptoms and associated factors a.. Read More
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Background: Physical violence against intimate partners has been widely studied, whereas the understanding of emotional abuse and neglect in Chinese are limited. Method: This study was conducted as a web-based internet survey of legal married females participants (N=747) in a Chinese province. The assessment included experience .. Read More
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Impact of Workplace Environment on Health Workers
Employee morale can be impacted in both positive and negative ways by the workplace environment. Workplace environment plays a major role in the performance and productivity of an employee. Most industries have an unsafe workplace environment and are most time unhealthy too. This study is focused on the workplace environment in .. Read More
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