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Tytuł:
Occupational exposure to sharp injuries among medical and dental house officers in Nigeria
Autorzy:
Osazuwa-Peters, Nosayaba
Obarisiagbon, Aimuamwosa
Azodo, Clement C.
Ehizele, Adebola O.
Obuekwe, Ozoemene N.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179782.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-04-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
occupational exposures
sharp injuries
needlestick injuries
medical and dental house officers
underreporting
Nigeria
Opis:
Objective: Sharp injuries constitute important occupational exposure in hospital environment, and perhaps the newly graduated medical and dental students, known as House Officers, in the first twelve months of their practice, are the most vulnerable of all health workers. This study was designed to examine the nature and prevalence of occupational injuries among medical and dental house officers and factors associated with reporting these injuries. Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on demography, types of exposure, and barriers to official reporting of occupational injuries. One hundred and forty-four medical and dental house officers in 3 government owned hospitals in Edo State, Nigeria participated in the study, between April and May, 2010. Descriptive and multivariable analyses were performed. Results: The overall response rate was 96%. Out of all participants, 69.4% were male; 82.6% were medical house officers. Prevalence of percutaneous injury was 56.9%; where needlestick injury constituted one-third of all injuries. Mean frequency of injury was 1.86±2.24, with medicals having more injuries (p = 0.043). The ward was the most common location for the injury and 14.8% of exposures occurred as a result of lapse in concentration. At least 77.0% did not formally report their injury and perceived low injury risk was the most common reason given (51.67%). Conclusion: This study shows that a substantial number of House Officers are exposed to occupational injuries and that the majority of them does not formally report these. Safer work environment may be achieved by implementing adequate educational programs tailored specifically to house officers, and policies encouraging exposure reporting should be developed.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 2; 283-290
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Air temperature exposure and agricultural occupational injuries in the Autonomous Province of Trento (2000–2013, North-Eastern Italy)
Autorzy:
Riccò, Matteo
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2159913.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-12-21
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
agricultural workers
climate change
heat exposure
occupational injuries
hot weather
heat wave
Opis:
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between high air temperatures and occupational injuries (OIs) occurred during the summer seasons 2000–2013 in agricultural workers from the Autonomous Province of Trento (APT), North-Eastern Italy. Material and Methods Data about OIs for the APT from 2000 to 2013 occurring during the warm season (N = 7325) was provided by the National Institute of Insurance for Occupational Illness and Injury. Daily average and daily maximum temperatures values for the specific geographical site of events were retrieved. Daily temperatures were then assessed in 3 time lags: for the day of the event (lag 0), and for the previous 24 h (lag 1) and 48 h (lag 2). Daily temperatures were then categorized in 3 exposure groups (< 75th, 75–95th and > 95th percentiles). The risk of OIs was assessed as odds ratio (OR) calculated through a Poisson regression model controlled for age, sex, ethnicity and time period, and assuming OI rates for days on which temperature was comprised in < 75th percentile exposure groups as the referent ones. Results Estimated incidence of OIs during the study period was 3.4±2.3 events/day. The peak of work-related accidents occurred on days characterized by severe thermal conditions, and in particular during heat waves (incidence rate ratio = 1.09, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02–1.17, p = 0.0165). Days having temperatures higher than 95th percentile, assessed as daily average, both on current days (OR = 1.119, 95% CI: 1.008–1.242) and in lag 1 (OR = 1.125, 95% CI: 1.013–1.249), as well as daily maximum temperatures, were at the highest risk of work-related injuries (OR = 1.144, 95% CI: 1.029–1.272). Conclusions In conclusion, presented findings recommend policymakers to develop appropriate warning/alert systems for agricultural workers regarding high environmental temperatures. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(3):317–331
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 3; 317-331
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Sharps injuries among medical students in the faculty of medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Autorzy:
Liyanage, Isurujith K.
Caldera, Tskrd
Rwma, Rajapaksha
Liyange, C. K.
De Silva, Pubudu
Karunathilake, I. M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2180090.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012-06-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
sharps injury
medical students occupational safety
needle-stick injuries
Opis:
Introduction: Medical students undertake clinical procedures which carry a risk of sharps injuries exposing them to bloodborne infections. Objectives: To study the prevalence and correlates of sharps injuries among 4th-year medical students in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Materials and Methods: The survey was conducted among 4th-year medical students to find out the incidence of injuries during high-risk procedures, associated factors and practice and perceptions regarding standard precautions. A self-administered questionnaire was administered to a batch of 197 4th-year medical students. Results: A total of 168 medical students responded. One or more injury was experienced by 95% (N = 159) of the students. The majority (89%) occurred during suturing; 23% during venipuncture and 14% while assisting in deliveries. Most of the incidents (49%) occurred during Obstetrics and Gynecology attachments. Recapping needles led to 8.6% of the injuries. Thirty-five percent of students believed they were inadequately protected. In this group, adequate protection was not available in 21% of the incidences and 24% thought protection was not needed. Following the injury, 47% completely ignored the event and only 5.7% followed the accepted post-exposure management. Only 34% of the students knew about post-exposure management at the time of the incident. Only 15% stated that their knowledge regarding prevention and management was adequate. The majority (97%) believed that curriculum should put more emphasis on improving the knowledge and practice regarding sharps injuries. Conclusions: The incidence of sharps injuries was high in this setting. Safer methods of suturing should be taught and practiced. The practice of standard precautions and post-injury management should be taught.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2012, 25, 3; 275-280
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The use of videonystagmography head impulse test (VHIT) in the diagnostics of semicircular canal injuries in patients with vertigo
Autorzy:
Miłoński, Jarosław
Pietkiewicz, Piotr
Bielińska, Marzena
Kuśmierczyk, Krzysztof
Olszewski, Jurek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2178867.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-08-06
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
videonystagmography head impulse test (VHIT)
diagnostics
semicircular canal
injuries
vertigo
Opis:
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the function of semicircular canal in videonystagmography head impulse test (VHIT) in the patients with vertigo and balance disorders. Material and Methods: The study was performed in 135 patients (86 women and 49 men) aged 22–79 years, who were divided into 2 groups: I (study group) – 73 patients with vertigo of peripheral, central or mixed origin, II (control group) – 62 patients without vertigo (healthy individuals). The function of canal was determined on the basis of GAIN and expressed as DG/RH×100% (where DG is deviation of gaze and RH is rotation of head). Results: In the study group the semicircular canal injuries were found in 37 (50.69%) patients, including 24 (32.87%) patients with 1 injury and 13 (17.8%) patients with 2 or more injuries in semicircular canal. The injured anterior semicircular canal was reported 13 times; the lateral – 9 times and the posterior – 31 times. Conclusions: In the study group, in the VHIT, injuries in semicircular canals were reported in peripheral vertigo, mixed vertigo with non-compensated and compensated function of the labyrinth in 50.68% cases, whereas in the caloric test dysfunction of the labyrinth was found in 58.49% cases.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2014, 27, 4; 583-590
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Entry into vocational rehabilitation program following work-related hand injury: Potential candidates
Autorzy:
Chen, Yueh-Hsia
Hsu, Chung-Yin
Lien, Shwu-Huei
Yu, Shu-Jung
Chang, Jen-Mu
Su, Shanq-Wen
Chao, Yuan-Hung
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177083.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-09-23
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
rehabilitation
vocational
return to work
occupational injuries
hand injuries
Opis:
Objectives This case-control study aimed to investigate the predictors of return to work (RTW) following work-related major forearm, wrist or hand injury at the preparation stage of return to work. Material and Methods A total of 80 clients were recruited and divided into 2 groups depending on their readiness of RTW. The groups were compared with each other with regard to their demographics, compensation status, hand injury severity, health perception, and time off work (TOW) using correlation coefficient. Predictors of RTW were measured by logistic regression analysis. Results There were no significant differences in demographics and the severity of hand injury between 2 groups. Self-perceived physical functioning (p = 0.04), vitality (p = 0.01), mental health (p = 0.03) and TOW (p = 0.001) were significantly different between Action group and Preparation group. With binary logistic regression analysis, self-perceived vitality (odds ratio (OR) = 1.041) and TOW (OR = 0.996) were shown to be strongly predictive of RTW at the preparation stage of return to work. Conclusions This study has shown that shorter TOW and better self-perceived vitality could predict early readiness for RTW after major work-related forearm, wrist or hand injury.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 1; 101-111
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Strategie prewencji urazów związanych z pracą u fizjoterapeutów
Strategies of prevention of the work-related injuries in physiotherapists
Autorzy:
Mikołajewska, Emilia
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2164282.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-09-16
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
fizjoterapia
rehabilitacja
personel medyczny
schorzenia związane z pracą
urazy związane z pracą
strategie prewencji
physiotherapy
rehabilitation
Health care workers
work-related diseases
work-related injuries
prevention strategies
Opis:
W artykule podjęto próbę podsumowania stanu aktualnej wiedzy na temat strategii prewencji urazów związanych z pracą u fizjoterapeutów. Przegląd danych literaturowych obejmuje wyszukane w bazach danych najważniejsze badania opublikowane do połowy 2015 r. Celem pracy jest prezentacja i analiza strategii prewencji urazów związanych z pracą u fizjoterapeutów na podstawie dostępnego piśmiennictwa. Większość elementów tych strategii wciąż wymaga potwierdzenia w przyszłych badaniach. Med. Pr. 2016;67(5):673–679
This manuscript presents the author’s attempt to review current knowledge on the prevention of work-related injuries in physiotherapists. The author analyzed the literature data concerning the results of studies published until first half of 2015. The aim of the paper is to present and analyze strategies for prevention of work-related injuries in physiotherapists, based on the literature review. The majority of components of discussed strategies still require to be confirmed by future studies. Med Pr 2016;67(5):673–679
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2016, 67, 5; 673-679
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Needlestick and sharps injuries at a German university hospital: epidemiology, causes and preventive potential – a descriptive analysis
Autorzy:
Kaur, Manmeet
Mohr, Sonja
Andersen, Gabriele
Kuhnigk, Olaf
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2085760.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-08-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
occupational safety
sharps injuries
care workers
needlestick injuries
exposures to body fluids
safety-engineered device
Opis:
Objectives To analyze the number, epidemiology and circumstances of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSI) and exposures to body fluids and to identify further preventive measures to improve the occupational safety of health care workers (HCW). Material and Methods Setting: German university tertiary-care referral center. Retrospective study based on injury documentation sheets of the hospital’s staff and faculty health service and, if given, on reports by continuity doctors and by the accident and emergency department in January 2014–June 2016. Results Altogether, 567 injuries were registered with a significant decrease of cases over the study period. The majority of accidents occurred in the operating theater (35%). Stress, time pressure, overstrain, carelessness and distraction were found to be the main reasons for injuries. At least 30% of the cases were preventable, mainly by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), by proper disposal of an item and by early replacement of overfilled sharps containers (SC). In 20% of the cases involving an item, the injury was caused by a safety-engineered device (SED). Almost one-third of these injuries were attributable to an improper use of the SED. Conclusions Despite many efforts made to reduce their number, NSSI still occur. Health care workers and students should be offered regular trainings to be sensitized to this topic and to learn the appropriate use of SED. Moreover, organizational measures must be taken, such as the provision of suitable PPE and safe SC. Strategies need to be established to improve the working conditions and reduce the stress level of HCW.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 4; 497-507
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Investigation and analysis of occupational physical injuries among healthcare staffs during allopatric medical aid for the fight against COVID-19
Autorzy:
Gao, Chaona
Ma, Guanzhong
Jiao, Dongdong
Guo, Jinli
Zhang, Yonggang
Zhu, Liping
Li, Jianli
Lou, Yanli
Dong, Honglin
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2082514.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-06-20
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
risk factors
personal protective equipment
emergencies
surveys and questionnaires
SARS-CoV-2
occupational injuries
Opis:
Background: Occupational health impairment of medical personnel manifested as a prominent problem in COVID-19. The aim of this study is to investigate the occupational physical injuries of front-line medical staffs in Hubei province during the fight against COVID-19. Material and Methods: questionnaire survey was conducted among 476 medical staffs from 3 regions of Hubei Province, including general characteristics and the physical discomfort/damage suffered in the isolation wards during working hours. Results: A total of 457 valid questionnaires were collected. The common physical discomfort/damage included skin injuries (22.76%), conjunctivitis (15.10%), falls (9.19%), intolerant unwell symptoms (8.53%) and sharp injuries (6.13%). Logistic regression analysis showed that: lack of protective work experience (OR = 2.049, 95% CI: 1.071–3.921), continuous working for 4 h (OR = 3.771, 95% CI: 1.858–7.654), and working >4 h (OR = 7.076, 95% CI: 3.197–15.663) were high-risk factors for skin injuries. Working continuously for 4 h (OR = 3.248, 95% CI: 1.484–7.110) and working >4 h (OR = 3.096, 95% CI: 1.232–7.772) were high-risk factors for conjunctivitis. Lack of protective work experience was a high risk factor for falls (OR = 5.508, 95% CI: 1.299–23.354). The high risk factors for intolerant unwell symptoms were continuous working for 4 h (OR = 5.372, 95% CI: 1.239–23.301) and working >4 h (OR = 8.608, 95% CI: 1.843–40.217). Working in a COVID-19 critical care unit (OR = 3.249, 95% CI: 1.344–7.854) and implementation of nursing (OR = 9.766, 95% CI: 1.307–72.984) were high risk factors for sharp injuries. Conclusions: Occupational physical injuries are universal in the COVID-19 ward. Those who take up nursing, work in a critical care ward, with no experience in an isolation ward for infectious diseases, and work continuously for ≥4 h on the same day should get more attention.
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2022, 73, 3; 209-218
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Miners’ return to work following injuries in coal mines
Powrót do pracy górników poszkodowanych w wypadkach w kopalni węgla
Autorzy:
Bhattacherjee, Ashis
Kunar, Bijay M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2164232.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-12-22
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
czynniki ryzyka
urazy związane z pracą
powrót do pracy
modele proporcjonalnego hazardu Coxa
estymator Kaplana-Meiera
górnictwo węgla
risk factors
occupational injuries
return to work
Cox proportional hazards models
Kaplan-Meier estimate
coal mining
Opis:
Background The occupational injuries in mines are common and result in severe socio-economical consequences. Earlier studies have revealed the role of multiple factors such as demographic factors, behavioral factors, health-related factors, working environment, and working conditions for mine injuries. However, there is a dearth of information about the role of some of these factors in delayed return to work (RTW) following a miner’s injury. These factors may likely include personal characteristics of injured persons and his or her family, the injured person’s social and economic status, and job characteristics. This study was conducted to assess the role of some of these factors for the return to work following coal miners’ injuries. Material and Methods A study was conducted for 109 injured workers from an underground coal mine in the years 2000–2009. A questionnaire, which was completed by the personnel interviews, included among others age, height, weight, seniority, alcohol consumption, sleeping duration, presence of diseases, job stress, job satisfaction, and injury type. The data was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier estimates and the Cox proportional hazard model. Results According to Kaplan-Meier estimate it was revealed that a lower number of dependents, longer sleep duration, no job stress, no disease, no alcohol addiction, and higher monthly income have a great impact on early return to work after injury. The Cox regression analysis revealed that the significant risk factors which influenced miners’ return to work included presence of disease, job satisfaction and injury type. Conclusions The mine management should pay attention to significant risk factors for injuries in order to develop effective preventive measures. Med Pr 2016;67(6):729–742
Wstęp Podczas pracy w kopalni często dochodzi do urazów, które powodują poważne konsekwencje społeczno-ekonomiczne. Wcześniej przeprowadzone badania wykazały, że powstanie urazów u górników wynika z wielu czynników – demograficznych i behawioralnych, a także związanych ze zdrowiem zatrudnionych oraz środowiskiem pracy i jej warunkami. Brakuje jednak informacji na temat wpływu niektórych z tych czynników na opóźniony czas powrotu do pracy poszkodowanego w wypadku. Mogą się do tego przyczyniać cechy osobowe pracownika i jego rodziny, jego status społeczny i ekonomiczny, a także warunki pracy. Celem badania była ocena wpływu niektórych z ww. czynników na powrót do pracy poszkodowanego w wypadku w kopalni. Materiał i metody Grupę badaną stanowiło 109 pracowników podziemnej kopalni węgla, którzy ulegli wypadkowi w latach 2000–2009. W wyniku przeprowadzonego badania kwestionariuszowego uzyskano m.in. następujące dane: datę urodzenia, wzrost i masę ciała, staż w zawodzie, spożycie alkoholu, czas trwania snu, choroby, stres w pracy, satysfakcję z pracy i typ urazu. Do analizy wyników użyto estymatorów Kaplana-Meiera i modelu proporcjonalnego hazardu Coxa. Wyniki Obliczenia wykonane z wykorzystaniem metody Kaplana-Meiera wykazały, że duży wpływ na szybki powrót do pracy po urazie ma mniejsza liczba członków rodziny, dłuższy czas snu, brak stresu w pracy, niewystępowanie chorób, brak uzależnienia od alkoholu i wyższy dochód miesięczny. Natomiast analiza regresji Coxa wykazała, że istotnymi czynnikami ryzyka, które wpływają na czas powrotu górników do pracy, były występowanie choroby, satysfakcja z pracy i typ urazu. Wnioski Kierownictwo kopalni powinno zwracać uwagę na istotne czynniki ryzyka urazów w celu opracowania efektywnych środków prewencyjnych. Med. Pr. 2016;67(6):729–742
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2016, 67, 6; 729-742
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
A case-crossover study of sleep, fatigue, and other transient exposures at workplace and the risk of non-fatal occupational injuries among the employees of an Italian academic hospital
Autorzy:
Valent, Francesca
Mariuz, Marika
Liva, Giulia
Bellomo, Fabrizio
De Corti, Daniela
Degan, Stefania
Ferrazzano, Alberto
Brusaferro, Silvio
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2168391.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-11-18
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
fatigue
sleep duration
case-crossover
occupational injuries
academic hospital
Italy
Opis:
Objectives Transient exposure with acute effect has been shown to affect the risk of occupational injuries in various industrial settings and at the healthcare workplace. The objective of this study has been to identify transient exposures related to occupational injury risk in an Italian teaching hospital. Material and Methods A case-crossover study was conducted among the employees of the University Hospital of Udine who reported an occupational injury, commuting accident, or incident involving biological risk in a 15-month period in the years 2013 and 2014. The matched-pair interval approach was used to assess the role of acute sleep deprivation whereas the usual frequency approach was used for other 13 transient exposures. Results Sleep hours were not associated with the risk of injuries whereas a significant risk increase was associated with fatigue, rush, distraction, emergency situations, teaching to or being taught by someone, non-compliant patients, bloody operative/work field, excess noise, complex procedures, and anger. Conclusions We identified transient exposures that increased the risk of occupational injuries in an Italian teaching hospital, providing indications for interventions to increase workers’ safety at the healthcare workplace. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2016;29(6):1001–1009
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 6; 1001-1009
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
An ecological study on the association between characteristics of hospital units and the risk of occupational injuries and adverse events on the example of an Italian teaching hospital
Autorzy:
Valent, Francesca
Liva, Giulia
Bellomo, Fabrizio
de Corti, Daniela
Degan, Stefania
Cattani, Giovanni
Rosa, Ilaria
Mizza, Agnese
Brusaferro, Silvio
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177091.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-09-24
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
teaching hospital
occupational injuries
hospital incident reporting
ecological study
accidental falls
medication errors
Opis:
Objectives We explored the association of workplace characteristics with occupational injuries and adverse events in an Italian teaching hospital. Material and Methods This ecological study was conducted using data routinely collected in the University Hospital of Udine, Northeastern Italy. Poisson regression models were used to investigate, at the hospital unit level, the association between 5 outcomes, including: occupational injuries, patient falls, medication errors, other adverse events and near-misses, and various characteristics of the units. Results The proportion of female workers in a unit, the average number of sick-leave days and of overtime hours, the number of medical examinations requested by employees, and being a surgical unit were significantly associated with some of the outcomes. Conclusions Despite ecological nature of the study, which does not allow for inferences to be drawn at the individual level, the results of our study provide useful clues to support strategies and interventions directed towards healthier work environments and better patient care in hospitals.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 1; 149-159
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
A description of musculoskeletal injuries in a Canadian police service
Autorzy:
Lentz, Liana
Voaklander, Donald
Gross, Douglas P.
Guptill, Christine A.
Senthilselvan, Ambikaipakan
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2116715.pdf
Data publikacji:
2020-01-17
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
police
occupation
musculoskeletal
prevalence
injury
sprains and strains
Opis:
ObjectivesPolice officers run a risk of injury that is higher than in most other occupations. This study aims to quantify injury prevalence and identify common musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) among police officers, using injury data from a municipal police service in Alberta, Canada.Material and MethodsThis is a descriptive study based on a secondary data analysis of the MSIs reported to the police service over a 41-month period; January 1, 2013 – June 2, 2016. Data from 1325 active police officers were examined, and injury prevalence was reported according to sex, injury diagnosis, the body part injured, and the work area.ResultsThe prevalence of strains and sprains was very high, at 89.2%. The back and shoulder were most frequently affected. Overall, injury proportions did not differ significantly across work areas. The injury risk was age-related but no significant differences in injuries between sexes were identified.ConclusionsMinor injuries such as strains and sprains occur frequently in the police occupation. Future research should focus on specific risk factors for MSIs in police officers in order to aid prevention.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2020, 33, 1; 59-66
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Urazy mięśniowo-szkieletowe związane z pracą u fizjoterapeutów
Work-related musculoskeletal injuries in physiotherapists
Autorzy:
Mikołajewska, Emilia
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2166309.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-11-05
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
rehabilitacja
fizjoterapia
schorzenia związane z pracą
personel medyczny
rehabilitation
physiotherapy
work-related diseases
Health care workers
Opis:
Publikacja podsumowuje stan aktualnej wiedzy na temat urazów mięśniowo-szkieletowych związanych z pracą w grupie zawodowej fizjoterapeutów. Przegląd danych literaturowych obejmuje najważniejsze badania w bazach danych opublikowane do połowy 2013 r. Celem pracy jest prezentacja i analiza czynników, które wywołują omawiane urazy, oraz możliwych źródeł narażenia i skutków na podstawie dostępnego piśmiennictwa. Niezbędne jest wdrożenie edukacji personelu medycznego w zakresie prewencji w celu zmniejszenia częstości występowania ww. urazów u fizjoterapeutów. Med. Pr. 2013;64(5):681–687
The aim of this paper is to present an overview of current knowledge on the work-related musculoskeletal injuries in physiotherapists. The author analyzed the literature data concerning the results of studies published until the first half of 2013. Based on the reviewed literature various causal factors, sources of exposure, and effects of aforementioned injuries are also analyzed and presented. Further strategies to increase health professionals' awareness of the importance of prevention aimed at decreasing the prevalence of aforementioned injuries are required. Med Pr 2013;64(5):681–687
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2013, 64, 5; 681-687
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Occupational health hazards of street cleaners – a literature review considering prevention practices at the workplace
Autorzy:
van Kampen, Vera
Hoffmeyer, Frank
Seifert, Christoph
Brüning, Thomas
Bünger, Jürgen
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2116505.pdf
Data publikacji:
2020-10-20
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
occupational health
hazards
musculoskeletal disorders
respiratory disorders
injuries
street cleaner/sweeper
Opis:
Street cleaning is an integral part of the solid waste management system. There are different ways to achieve clean streets depending on the availability of equipment, the type and magnitude of dirt, the surface conditions encountered or traffic conditions. In general, hand sweeping by an individual worker or a group, hose flushing, or machine sweeping or flushing are applied. In order to obtain information about the occurrence and relevance of occupational health hazards of street cleaners, the current international literature, as well as corresponding German regulations, were reviewed and evaluated. Street cleaning includes a variety of health hazards for employees. These can be subdivided into effects of occupational tasks and effects of working conditions such as weather or road traffic. The hazards result from physical, chemical and biological exposures, but may also be due to physiological and psychological burden or inadequate safety aspects. The most commonly reported work-related complaints are musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders, cuts, slips, and road traffic accidents. In developing countries, street cleaners seem to be still heavily exposed to dust and, in most cases, no suitable protective measures are available. Especially in industrialized countries there exist a number of standards and recommendations for waste workers that aim to reduce their occupational health impacts.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2020, 33, 6; 701-732
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Did legal regulations change the reporting frequency of sharp injuries of medical personnel? Study from 36 hospitals in Łódź Province, Poland
Autorzy:
Garus-Pakowska, Anna
Górajski, Mariusz
Szatko, Franciszek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161796.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-10-18
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
blood
occupational exposure
infectious diseases
medical personnel
registration
potentially infectious material
Opis:
Objectives: The aim of the study has been to analyze the epidemiological data on sharp injuries among health care workers before and after the implementation of regulations related to the conduct of the register of sharp injuries. Material and Methods: We hypothesized that the introduction of legislation would change the existing low reportability of sharp injuries and reporting incidents would increase. In Poland the binding regulations, dating back to 2013, require the employer to keep a record of sharp injuries. Therefore, we compared the data from before and after the entry regulations. Data was collected from the records of occupational exposure/accidents at work in hospitals in the Łódź Province during 2010–2014. The feedback came from 36 hospitals (return index = 51.5%), representing a total annual average of 13 211 medical workers. Results: The incidence of injuries did not change significantly over the period 2010–2014, and the number of reported injuries in 2014 (the year when the Regulation had already been effective) was even lower than in the previous years. The average annual injury index was 12.31 injuries per 1000 employees (95% confidence interval: 11.48–13.16/1000). The incidence of injuries among nurses was significantly higher than in other groups of medical professionals (p < 0.05). These injuries most often occur while using needles (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The obligation to record occupational exposures set forth in current regulations is not likely to improve the reliability of reporting the incidents actually taking place. Further research should focus on identifying barriers to reporting cases of exposure to potentially infectious material. Action should be taken to raise awareness of medical personnel about the possible effects of exposure to infectious material, in particular, the benefits of the implementation of early post-exposure procedures. Perhaps it will increase the reporting frequency of sharp injuries of medical personnel. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(1):37–46
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 1; 37-46
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł

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