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Tytuł:
The use of protective gloves by medical personnel
Autorzy:
Garus-Pakowska, Anna
Sobala, Wojciech
Szatko, Franciszek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179150.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-06-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
compliance with procedures
protective gloves
hygiene
medical personnel
Opis:
Introduction: To minimize the risk of cross-infection between the patient and the medical staff, it is necessary to use individual protective measures such as gloves. According to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), protective gloves should always be used upon contact with blood, mucosa, injured skin or other potentially infectious material. Materials and Methods: The aim of the study was to evaluate, through quasi-observation, the use of protective gloves by medical staff according to the guidelines issued by the CDC and WHO. The results were subject to statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Results: During 1544 hours of observations, 3498 situations were recorded in which wearing protective gloves is demanded from the medical staff. The overall percentage of the observance of using gloves was 50%. The use of gloves depended significantly on the type of ward, profession, performed activity, number of situations that require wearing gloves during the observation unit and the real workload. During the entire study, as many as 718 contacts with patients were observed in which the same gloves were used several times. Conclusion: Wearing disposable protective gloves by the medical staff is insufficient.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 3; 423-429
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Observance of hand washing procedures performed by the medical personnel before patient contact. Part I
Autorzy:
Garus-Pakowska, Anna
Sobala, Wojciech
Szatko, Franciszek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179796.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-03-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
hygiene
compliance with procedures
hand washing
medical personnel
Opis:
Introduction: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, medical staff are obliged to decontaminate the skin of the hands before every single patient contact. Materials and Methods: The study was performed by quasi-observation among the group of 188 medical staff (nurses and physicians) working in three selected hospitals of the Łódź province. The procedure of hand washing and disinfection performed directly before the patient contact according to the CDC and WHO recommendations were observed. The results was subject to statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Results: During 1544 hours of observation 4101 activities requiring hand washing were recorded. The medical staff obeyed the hand washing procedure before the patient contact only in 5.2% of the situations. There was no activity observed before which hand hygiene was maintained in 100% of cases. Observance of hand hygiene depended signifi cantly on the type of the performed activity, the professional group, and the workload index. A decrease in percentage observance of hand hygiene according to the time of the day was found to be of statistical signifi cance. The mean time of hand washing was 8.5 s for physicians and 6.6 s for nurses. Conclusion: The level of observance of hand washing procedures among the medical staff prior to the patient contact appears to be alarmingly below the expectations.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 1; 113-121
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Observance of hand washing procedures performed by the medical personnel after the patient contact. Part II
Autorzy:
Garus-Pakowska, Anna
Sobala, Wojciech
Szatko, Franciszek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179779.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-04-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
hygiene
compliance with procedures
hand washing
medical personnel
Opis:
Objectives: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) state that adequate hand hygiene maintained by medical personnel is an indispensable prerequisite for controlling nosocomial infections. The recommendations of CDC and WHO emphasize the obligation to wash hands after each contact with a patient, after the exposure to a potentially infectious material or upon the contact with objects surrounding the patient. Materials and Methods: The study was performed by quasi-observation among the group of 188 medical staff members (nurses and physicians) working in three selected hospitals of the Łódź Province. The procedure of hand washing/disinfection performed directly after the patient contact according to the recommendations of CDC and WHO was observed. The results were subject to statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Results: During 1544 h of observations, 4101 activities requiring hand washing were recorded. The medical personnel followed the hand hygiene procedures after the patient contact in 26.4% of the situations that require hygiene according to the guidelines. The level of observance of the hand washing procedures depended significantly on the type of performed activity, profession, degree of workload, index of activity, and time of duty hours. The mean time of hand washing after patient contact was 9.2 s for physicians and 6.7 s for nurses. Conclusion: Both the level of observance of hygienic procedures after the contact with patients as well as the time of hand washing are insufficient. There is an urgent need to work out educational programs on maintaining proper hand hygiene for medical personnel.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 2; 257-264
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
Tytuł:
Stosowanie środków ochrony indywidualnej w warunkach zawodowego narażenia na cytostatyki
Use of personal protective equipment under occupational exposure to cytostatics
Autorzy:
Krzemińska, Sylwia
Pośniak, Małgorzata
Szewczyńska, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2164308.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-08-18
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
narażenie zawodowe
personel medyczny
rękawice ochronne
odzież ochronna
leki cytostatyczne
pomocniczy personel medyczny
occupational exposure
medical personnel
protective gloves
protective clothing
cytostatic agents
auxiliary health personnel
Opis:
Wstęp Ze względu na zwiększającą się liczbę zachorowań na choroby nowotworowe coraz powszechniej stosowane są leki cytostatyczne, w czego wyniku coraz więcej pracowników ochrony zdrowia jest narażonych na cytostatyki podczas wykonywania czynności zawodowych. Materiał i metody W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań ankietowych, których celem było uzyskanie danych dotyczących sposobów zmniejszania za pomocą środków ochrony indywidualnej narażenia zawodowego na cytostatyki personelu medycznego i farmaceutycznego. Ankiety rozesłano pocztą lub drogą elektroniczną do oddziałów onkologicznych i aptek przygotowujących leki cytostatyczne. Odpowiedzi otrzymano od 94 osób zatrudnionych w tych miejscach pracy. Pytania dotyczyły m.in. postaci leków cytostatycznych, wykonywanych czynności, rodzajów używanych środków ochrony indywidualnej i czasu pracy w warunkach narażenia na cytostatyki. Wyniki Pracownicy ochrony zdrowia w zdecydowanej większości (ponad 90%) deklarowali, że stosują środki ochrony indywidualnej podczas prac w warunkach narażenia na cytostatyki. Czas jednorazowego stosowania fartucha, kombinezonu, rękawic, czepka, okularów lub półmaski wynosił najczęściej kilka minut. Stwierdziło tak, w zależności od rodzaju ochrony, 15–35% osób. Najczęściej zmieniano rękawice. Połowa odpowiedzi wskazywała, że ankietowani zdejmowali środki ochrony po bardzo różnym czasie. Wnioski Prawie wszystkie badane osoby stosowały środki ochrony indywidualnej podczas pracy w warunkach narażenia na kontakt z cytostatykami. Środki ochrony indywidualnej nie były jednak stosowane za każdym razem. Personel medyczny i farmaceutyczny pracował w warunkach narażenia na cytostatyki przez kilka lub nawet kilkanaście godzin w ciągu dnia pracy. Med. Pr. 2016;67(4):499–508
Background A growing number of cancer cases enhances the usage of cytostatic agents and thereby contributes to the increase in the number of health care workers occupationally exposed to cytostatics. Material and Methods This article presents the results of the survey aimed at obtaining data on the reduction of occupational exposure through using personal protective equipment by the medical and pharmaceutical personnel involved in handling cytostatics. The questionnaires were sent by mail or e-mail to oncology hospitals and pharmacies preparing cytostatic drugs. Responses were received from 94 people employed in these workplaces. The main questions concerned the forms of cytostatics; job activities; types of personal protective equipment used and working time under exposure to cytotoxic drugs. Results The majority (over 90%) of the healthcare personnel declared the use of personal protective equipment when working under conditions of exposure to cytostatic drugs. Depending on the type of protection, 15–35% of people reported that the most frequent time of their single use of the apron, the overalls, the gloves, the cap, the goggles or the respirators did not exceed few minutes. Gloves were changed most frequently. However, half of the responses indicated that the time after which the respondents removed protection equipment greatly differed. Conclusions Almost the whole group of respondents applied personal protective equipment when working under exposure to cytostatics. However, personal protective equipment was not used every time in case of exposure. The medical and pharmaceutical staff worked under exposure to cytostatics for a few or even dozen hours during the working day. Med Pr 2016;67(4):499–508
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2016, 67, 4; 499-508
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers: a narrative review
Autorzy:
Jędrzejek, Michał J.
Mastalerz-Migas, Agnieszka
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2084883.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-04-11
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
infection control
influenza
healthcare facilities
healthcare workers
healthcare personnel
influenza vaccination
Opis:
Influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus which often occurs in outbreaks and epidemics worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends annual vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) against influenza, because most of them are involved in the direct care of patients with a high risk of influenza-related complications. Given the significance of the disease burden, a targeted literature review was conducted to assess issues related to influenza vaccination among HCWs. The primary aim of this review was to assess the incidence of influenza among medical personnel and healthcare-associated influenza, and to outline the benefits of influenza vaccination for patients and HCWs themselves. Vaccination of HCWs seems to be an important strategy for reducing the transmission of influenza from healthcare personnel to their patients and, therefore, for reducing patient morbidity and mortality, increasing patient safety, and reducing work absenteeism among HCWs. The benefits of influenza vaccination for their patients and for HCWs themselves are addressed in literature, but the evidence is mixed and often of low-quality.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 2; 127-139
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Szczepienia przeciwko grypie u personelu medycznego
Influenza vaccinations of health care personnel
Autorzy:
Nitsch-Osuch, Aneta
Brydak, Lidia B.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2168412.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-10-29
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
grypa
szczepienia ochronne
personel medyczny
influenza
vaccination
Health care workers
Opis:
Grypa jest jedną z częstszych infekcji dróg oddechowych, zachorowania na nią występują we wszystkich grupach wiekowych pacjentów na całym świecie. Liczba zachorowań na grypę sezonową i zgonów z powodu jej powikłań jest znaczna w skali globalnej. Szczepienia, również przeciwko grypie, są istotnym osiągnięciem medycyny ostatniego stulecia, jednak problemem pozostaje zwalczanie grypy za pomocą szczepień ochronnych wśród personelu medycznego. Szczepienie personelu medycznego jest procedurą o udowodnionym bezpieczeństwie i skuteczności, zapewnia zapobieganie zachorowaniom wśród pacjentów. Mimo licznych rekomendacji eksperckich stan zaszczepienia pracowników medycznych pozostaje niski. W celu zwiększenia liczby zaszczepionych pracowników medycznych konieczne jest prowadzenie kampanii edukacyjnych, które mają na celu polepszenie stanu wiedzy personelu na temat grypy, jej powikłań, szczepień przeciwko grypie, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem ich bezpieczeństwa i skuteczności. Szczepieni pracownicy najczęściej decyzję o wykonaniu szczepienia motywują chęcią ochrony siebie oraz chęcią ochrony przed zakażeniem swoich pacjentów i ich rodzin. Z kolei wśród przyczyn nieszczepienia wymieniane są: brak czasu, błędne przekonania o nieskuteczności szczepienia, brak potrzeby szczepienia z powodu bagatelizowania choroby i jej powikłań, obawa przez niepożądanymi odczynami poszczepiennymi. Konieczne jest wdrożenie strategii mających na celu edukację personelu medycznego w zakresie stosowania szczepień przeciwko grypie w celu zwiększenia wyszczepialności przeciwko grypie w populacji pracowników medycznych. Med. Pr. 2013;64(1):119–129
Influenza is one of the most common respiratory diseases affecting people of all age groups all over the world. Seasonal influenza leads to substantial morbidity and mortality on a global scale. Vaccines are undeniably one of the most important health advances of the past century, however, managing influenza in working populations remains a difficult issue. Vaccination of health care workers (HCW) is an efficient way to reduce the risk of occupational infection and to prevent nosocomial transmission to vulnerable patients. Despite this, achieving high immunization rates among those professionals is a challenge. Knowledge and attitudes of healthcare providers have significant impact on the frequency with which vaccines are offered and accepted, but many HCWs are poorly equipped to make informed recommendations about vaccine merits and risks. Principal reasons for vaccination are the willing not to be infected and avoiding transmission to patients and the family. The main reasons for refusing is lack of time, a feeling of invulnerability to vaccination, conviction of not being at risk, of being too young or in good health. Misconceptions about influenza vaccine efficacy, like adverse effects, and fear of contracting illness from the vaccine are significantly associated with noncompliance with vaccination. Therefore, strategies to increase awareness of the importance of recommending influenza immunization among health professionals are required. Med Pr 2013;64(1):119–129
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2013, 64, 1; 119-129
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Risk of occupational exposure to the HBV infection in non-clinical healthcare personnel
Ryzyko zawodowego narażenia na zakażenie HBV u personelu niemedycznego zatrudnionego w placówkach służby zdrowia
Autorzy:
Rymer, Weronika
Gładysz, Andrzej
Filipowski, Henryk
Zubkiewicz-Zarębska, Anna
Tumińska, Anna
Knysz, Brygida
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2164297.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016-06-16
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
HBV
pracownicy pomocniczy
zakłucie
szczepienie przeciw WZW B
zawodowe ryzyko zakażenia HBV
salowe
non-clinical healthcare personnel
needlestick injury
vaccination against HBV
occupational risk of HBV infection
orderlies
Opis:
Background Occupational risk of blood-borne infections is investigated mostly among nurses and doctors, studies concerning non-clinical health personnel (nCHP) being rare. The analysis of the occupational exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and the history of vaccination against the HBV in the nCHP group has been the aim of the study. Material and Methods A retrospective analysis of 458 cases of the occupational exposure to biological agents was conducted: group I – doctors (N = 121, 28%), group II – nursing staff (N = 251, 55%), group III – nCHP (N = 86, 19%). Results In the group III the source was usually unknown (group: I – 0.83%, II – 11.16%, III – 86.05%, p < 0.001), and the proportion of individuals vaccinated against hepatitis B before the exposure was the lowest (group: I – 98.35%, II – 97.19%, III – 77.91%, p < 0.001). In this group most exposures resulted from injuries caused by needles/sharps deposited in waste sacks (60%) or anywhere outside of the medical waste container (5%). The possibility of the HBV infection risk during the exposure was found in 25 cases and was significantly more frequent in the group III. The qualification for the HBV post-exposure prophylaxis was also significantly more frequent in the group III. Conclusions The exposure to the occupational risk of the HBV infection also concerns the non-clinical healthcare personnel. The non-clinical healthcare personnel comprises one of the main groups of the HBV post-exposure recipients. It is essential to determine the causes of the low hepatitis B vaccination coverage in the nCHP and consider introduction of mandatory vaccination in this group in Poland. Med Pr 2016;67(3):301–310
Wstęp Narażenie zawodowe na zakażenia krwiopochodne bada się przede wszystkim u pielęgniarek i lekarzy, rzadko u innych grup zawodowych pracujących w placówkach opieki zdrowotnej. Celem badania była ocena ryzyka zawodowego narażenia na zakażenie wirusem zapalenia wątroby typu B (WZW B) i realizacji szczepień przeciw WZW B u pracowników pomocniczych zatrudnionych w Zespołach Opieki Zdrowotnej (ZOZ). Materiał i metody Retrospektywną analizą objęto 458 osób eksponowanych zawodowo na materiał biologiczny: lekarzy – grupa I (N = 121, 28%), personel pielęgniarski – grupa II (N = 251, 55%) i personel pomocniczy – grupa III (N = 86, 19%). Wyniki W grupie III pacjent będący źródłem zakażenia personelu (pacjent źródłowy) był najczęściej nieznany (grupa: I – 0,83%, II – 11,16%, III – 86,05%, p < 0,001), a odsetek wykonanych szczepień przedekspozycyjnych najniższy (grupa: I – 98,35%, II – 97,19%, III – 77,91%, p < 0,001). Badani z grupy III byli narażeni na zakażenie WZW B najczęściej poprzez skaleczenie/zakłucie ostrym narzędziem znajdującym się w worku ze śmieciami (60%) lub innych miejscach poza pojemnikiem na odpady medyczne (5%). Ryzyko zakażenia WZW B stwierdzono łącznie u 25 osób, jednak istotnie częściej występowało ono w grupie III. Także osoby z tej grupy badanej najczęściej kwalifikowano do profilaktyki poekspozycyjnej zakażenia WZW B. Wnioski Pracownicy pomocniczy zatrudnieni w służbie zdrowia również są zawodowo narażeni na zakażenie WZW B. Stanowią oni jedną z głównych grup pacjentów, u których stosuje się profilaktykę poekspozycyjną zakażenia WZW B. Konieczna jest ocena przyczyn niższego odsetka szczepień przeciw WZW B u pracowników pomocniczych niż u lekarzy i personelu pielęgniarskiego i wprowadzenie obowiązku szczepień w tej grupie w Polsce. Med. Pr. 2016;67(3):301–310
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2016, 67, 3; 301-310
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Bundle care – prewencja zapaleń płuc u wentylowanych pacjentów w pandemii COVID-19 – wyzwanie dla bezpieczeństwa pacjentów i personelu
Bundle care – prevention of pneumonia in patients mechanically ventilated in COVID-19 pandemia – a challenge for patients and personnel safety
Autorzy:
Różańska, Anna
Brudło, Michał
Jachowicz, Estera
Wójkowska-Mach, Jadwiga
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2108208.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021-12-22
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
mechaniczna wentylacja
środki ochrony osobistej
COVID-19
bezpieczeństwo personelu
bezpieczeństwo pacjentów
zapalenia płuc
mechanical ventilation
personal protective equipment
personnel safety
patient safety
pneumonia
Opis:
Oddziały intensywnej terapii charakteryzują się najwyższym ryzykiem wystąpienia zakażeń u pacjentów. Zapalenia płuc to jedna z ich najczęściej występujących form, obarczona wysokim ryzykiem zgonu. Dla poprawy bezpieczeństwa pacjentów wdrażane są specyficzne pakiety procedur, tzw. bundle care, obejmujące optymalne dla zapobiegania zapaleniom płuc rozwiązania. Jednak ich stosowanie wiąże się z ryzykiem przeniesienia drobnoustrojów z pacjentów na personel, co w przypadku takich patogenów jak SARS-CoV-2 może mieć poważne konsekwencje zdrowotne dla personelu. Przy ich wdrażaniu konieczne jest zatem użytkowanie środków ochrony inwazyjnej i przestrzegania odpowiednich zasad izolacji, które w dobie obecnej pandemii powinny być uzupełnione o specyficzne elementy. Praca prezentuje przegląd artykułów dotyczących optymalizacji opieki nad pacjentami i bezpieczeństwa personelu w ramach tzw. bundle care w pandemii COVID-19.
Intensive care units are characterized by the high risk of infections in patients. Pneumonia is one of the most common forms of infection with a high risk of death. Hence, to improve patient safety, specific packages of procedures, the so-called “bundle care,” are recommended by experts in the field. The usage of selected protective procedures carries the risk of transmitting microbes from patients to staff, which in the case of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 can have serious health consequences for staff. Therefore, medical staff of intensive care units should strictly follow recommendation concerning healthcare workers safety and the rules of isolation, which in the current pandemic should be supplemented with specific elements. The paper presents an overview of the optimization of patient care and staff safety within the so-called “bundle care” in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2021, 72, 6; 721-728
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Evaluation of occupational physical load during 6-month international crisis management operation
Autorzy:
Pihlainen, Kai
Santtila, Matti
Vasankari, Tommi
Häkkinen, Keijo
Kyröläinen, Heikki
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161784.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-11-03
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
workload
military personnel
physical exertion
occupational health
military medicine
accelerometry
Opis:
Objectives Generally, operational military duties are associated with a variety of stressors, such as prolonged physical activity (PA). However, limited information is available on the occupational workload or changes in PA during international military operations. Thus, the aim of the study was to investigate the changes in body composition, stress biomarkers, PA, and heart rate (HR) responses of 79 male soldiers during a 6-month international crisis management operation. Material and Methods Measurements were conducted 3 times in South-Lebanon during the operation. Body composition was assessed by the bioelectrical impedance method. Blood samples were analyzed for serum testosterone, sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG), cortisol and insulin-like growth factor. Saliva sampling was used for analyzing stress biomarkers, cortisol and α-amylase. Heart rate and physical activity were monitored by a recordable belt and tri-axial accelerometer, respectively. Results Increases in muscle mass (39.2±4.1 vs. 39.5±4.2 kg, p < 0.05) and testosterone (15.9±4.6 vs. 17.2±4 nmol/l, p < 0.01), and reductions in PA variables (e.g., daily step count 9472±2547 vs. 8321±2720, p < 0.05) were observed during the first half (i.e., PRE-MID) of the study. The increase in muscle mass remained significant during the latter half (PRE-POST, 39.2±4.1 vs. 39.6±4.4 kg, p < 0.05), but also fat mass increased (MID-POST, 10.6±4.6 vs. 11.0±4.7 kg, p < 0.05) while SHBG (MID-POST, 31.8±12.1 vs. 26.6±13.2 nmol/l, p < 0.01) and cortisol (MID-POST, 445±116 vs. 400±123 nmol/l, p < 0.05) decreased. With the exception of increased concentration of salivary α-amylase (PRE-POST, 36.5±33.7 vs. 55.1±39.7 U/ml), the acute stress biomarkers and HR responses remained unchanged. Furthermore, the low quantity of PA, low HR values and subjective ratings of exertion refer to rather light physical workload. Conclusions Due to the operatively calm nature of the working environment, the present soldiers did not express any significant signs of physical overload during the study period. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(2):185–197
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 2; 185-197
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Effect of regular physical activity on non-lipid (novel) cardiovascular risk factors
Autorzy:
Naghii, Mohammad R.
Aref, Mraryam A.
Almadadi, Mehdi
Hedayati, Mehdi
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2185376.pdf
Data publikacji:
2011-12-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
physical activity
non-lipid cardiovascular risk factors
cytokines
military personnel
Opis:
Objectives: Cardiovascular — coronary heart disease, causing heart attack and heart failure is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. The most important risk factors for CVD are well-established and physical activity has long been considered the cornerstone of interventions and has shown extremely important in reducing the burden of this disease. The aim of this study was to examine the association between activity and inactivity and non-lipid CVD risk factors in healthy military recruits. Materials and Methods: Selected hormones and variables such as testosterone, free testosterone, Vitamin D, homocysteine, folic acid, with the inflammatory cytokines such as hsCRP, TNF-α and IL-6 were assessed in two groups (active = 50, inactive = 50), randomly matched by a questionnaire. Relationships between some measured variables and CVD risk factors were determined using simple correlation procedures. Results: Physically active subjects had signifi cantly lower results of homocysteine (14.3±1.9 vs. 16.5±3.7, p < 0.000) and interleukin-6 (2.9.±5.3 vs. 6±8.2, p < 0.025) and tended to have a nearly signifi cantly higher free testosterone level (13.1±7.1 vs. 11±5.3, p = 0.08). Signifi cant correlations were found between BMI, WC, tHcy, and the corresponding risk factors; and also between hsCRP and IL-6, as well as TT and FT. Conclusions: Reducing the risk factors of developing CVD events such as homocysteine and interleukin-6, together with increasing free testosterone and signifi cantly preventing its progression, clearly serve to underscore the benefi cial properties of physical activity and to promote its effectiveness as a support means for healthier lifestyles in the community and, particularly, among military personnel.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2011, 24, 4; 380-390
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Exposure to ionizing radiation by service personnel working with cyclotrons used to produce radiopharmaceuticals in PET diagnostics
Autorzy:
Biegała, Michał
Jakubowska, Teresa
Wrzesień, Małgorzata
Albiniak, Łukasz
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2152980.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
nuclear medicine
PET
equivalent dose
service
radiological protection
cyclotron
Opis:
Objectives While working with cyclotrons used for the production of radiopharmaceuticals, workers can experience significant exposure to the adverse effects of ionizing radiation. The aim of this paper was to determine the typical level of such exposure received by such personnel while servicing cyclotrons. Material and Methods Exposure was assessed using TLD detectors placed in an anthropomorphic phantom, as well as dose meter to determine whole body and eye lens exposure. The phantom was placed in locations receiving the greatest exposure to ionizing radiation during service activities. The time spent by employees during servicing was assessed based on routine visits by service technicians. The obtained results were compared with readings of detectors worn by employees during service activities. Results The highest equivalent doses in the thoracic area were found to be received by the lungs (211.16 μSv/year). In the head and neck area, the highest dose was measured in the eye lens (3410 μSv/year). The effective dose for the whole body was found to be 1154.4 μSv/year, based on the phantom, and 149 μSv per service visit (1192 μSv/year), based on the dose meters carried by the workers. Conclusions Service workers are exposed to significant doses of ionizing radiation, representing a clear radiological protection issue. To reduce exposure to eye lenses, it is recommended to use protective goggles when working with highly-radioactive elements.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 6; 753-760
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Work patterns and a tendency among Polish nurses to leave their job
Autorzy:
Kilańska, Dorota
Gaworska-Krzemińska, Aleksandra
Karolczak, Agnieszka
Szynkiewicz, Piotr
Greber, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2162671.pdf
Data publikacji:
2019-04-19
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
employment
personnel turnover
staffing and scheduling
rotating shift work
nurses
intention to leave
Opis:
Background Work patterns are important factors in employees’ decisions to change their job or leave their profession. The majority of nurses in Poland are women who play other social roles besides work. For this reason, satisfaction with their work patterns including input into work schedules, has a particularly significant impact on considering the idea of quitting their job. Material and Methods The study was conducted in 2008–2011 in 8 out of 10 higher education institutions which train nurses. Data obtained from 1045 questionnaires collected from a total of 1049 respondents from 3 randomly selected higher education institutions was used in this research paper. The relationship between the qualitative features and dichotomus quality features under examination was assessed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. Results The results of the univariate logistic regression indicate that the risk of quitting increases to the highest extent with a mixed work pattern; it is lower for 12/24 h, and slightly lower for 2 day/night shifts. Conclusions A pattern with a single day shift was adopted as the reference level to reduce the risk of Polish nurses’ quitting their job. Med Pr. 2018;70(2):145–53
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2019, 70, 2; 145-153
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Effects of work-related sleep restriction on acute physiological and psychological stress responses and their interactions: A review among emergency service personnel
Autorzy:
Wolkow, Alexander
Ferguson, Sally
Aisbett, Brad
Main, Luana
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177400.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-03-26
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
sleep
cytokines
stress
cortisol
mood
psycho-physiological
Opis:
Emergency work can expose personnel to sleep restriction. Inadequate amounts of sleep can negatively affect physiological and psychological stress responses. This review critiqued the emergency service literature (e.g., firefighting, police/law enforcement, defense forces, ambulance/paramedic personnel) that has investigated the effect of sleep restriction on hormonal, inflammatory and psychological responses. Furthermore, it investigated if a psycho-physiological approach can help contextualize the significance of such responses to assist emergency service agencies monitor the health of their personnel. The available literature suggests that sleep restriction across multiple work days can disrupt cytokine and cortisol levels, deteriorate mood and elicit simultaneous physiological and psychological responses. However, research concerning the interaction between such responses is limited and inconclusive. Therefore, it is unknown if a psycho-physiological relationship exists and as a result, it is currently not feasible for agencies to monitor sleep restriction related stress based on psycho- physiological interactions. Sleep restriction does however, appear to be a major stressor contributing to physiological and psychological responses and thus, warrants further investigation.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2015, 28, 2; 183-208
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Assessment of quality of life, job insecurity and work ability among nurses, working either under temporary or permanent terms
Autorzy:
Katsaouni, Maria
Tripsianis, Gregory
Constantinidis, Theodoros
Vadikolias, Konstantinos
Kontogiorgis, Christos
Serdari, Aspasia
Arvaniti, Aikaterini
Theodorou, Evangelos
Nena, Evangelia
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/28761994.pdf
Data publikacji:
2024-03-05
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
quality of life
nurses
health personnel
work satisfaction
work performance
hospital personnel
Opis:
Objectives Aim of this study was to assess and compare health, quality of life, well-being, job satisfaction and job insecurity between nurses, in a tertiary hospital in Greece, working either under permanent or temporary contract. Material and Methods In this cross-sectional study, consecutively recruited nurses answered a structured questionnaire, the WHO-5 Well-being Index (WHO-5), the Job Insecurity Index (JII), the Work Ability Index (WAI), and the Well-Being at Work Scale (WBWS). Results Included were 323 nurses (87.6% women, age M±SD 43.68±8.10 years). Temporary contract employees had worse quality of life (p = 0.009) and higher job insecurity: both in cognitive dimension (p = 0.013) and emotional dimension (p < 0.001). They also scored worse in the positive affect (p < 0.001), negative affect (p = 0.002) and fulfillment of expectations in work environment (p < 0.001) domains of the WBWS. Additionally, they reported less frequently occupational accidents and injuries (p = 0.001), musculoskeletal disorders of the spine or neck (p = 0.007), cardiovascular (p = 0.017), and gastrointestinal (p = 0.010) disorders, while they reported more frequently mental disorders (p < 0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that temporary work predicted high cognitive (p = 0.010) and emotional (p < 0.001) insecurity, low positive emotions and mood index (p = 0.007), low achievement-fulfillment index (p = 0.047) and high index of negative emotions (p = 0.006), regardless of gender and age. Conclusions Temporary employment among nurses is associated with a lower sense of job security and well-being, and a higher prevalence of mental disorders, independently of age or gender without a significantly negative effect on their ability to work. Managers, as well as occupational physicians, should recognize the extent of nurses’ job insecurity and assess their ability to work, to provide them with the necessary support and to stimulate the sense of occupational security and work capacity, so that they can thrive in their workplace and therefore be more productive and provide high quality healthcare.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2024, 37, 1; 98-109
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
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