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Shobako N, Shimada H, Yamato T, Nakazeko T, Hirano Y, Nakamura F, Honda K. Visceral Fat-Reducing Effect of Novel Dietary Intervention Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Japanese Males. Nutrients 2024; 16:3202. [PMID: 39339806 PMCID: PMC11435012 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2024] [Revised: 09/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Reducing visceral fat is a critical factor in preventing obesity-related health complications. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of our previously reported novel dietary intervention program, "Optimized Nutri-Dense Meals", designed according to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) in Japan in reducing visceral fat. Method: This open-label, randomized controlled trial included 100 Japanese males with obesity or overweight. In total, 50 participants were assigned to a control group that continued their usual diets, and the other 50 consumed test meals twice per week for four weeks (test group). Result: The primary outcome, visceral fat area, significantly decreased in the test group compared to that in the control group (-7.5 cm2, confidence interval [CI]: -14.3 to -0.6). In addition, we measured the changes in gut flora and work productivity. The abundance of Bifidobacterium (+1.5%, CI: 0.3-2.7) and Christensenellaceae (+0.4%, CI: 0.01-0.8) increased significantly in the test group compared with those in the control group. Work Limitation Questionnaire Japanese version scores representing presenteeism also significantly increased in the test group (+1.2 points, CI: 0.2-2.3) compared with the control group. Conclusions: These findings suggest that dietary interventions based on Japanese DRIs can effectively decrease visceral fat and improve health outcomes over the short term without the need for a complete dietary overhaul.
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- Naohisa Shobako
- Future Food Research & Development Division, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo 192-0001, Japan
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- Future Food Research & Development Division, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo 192-0001, Japan
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- Future Food Research & Development Division, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo 192-0001, Japan
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- Future Food Research & Development Division, Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo 192-0001, Japan
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- Laboratory of Medicine Nutrition, Kagawa Nutrition University, Saitama 350-0214, Japan
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Dirgar E, Berşe S, Şahin A, Tosun B, Manuel Levya-Moral J. Presenteeism and missed nursing care: a descriptive, correlational and observational study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:652. [PMID: 39272086 PMCID: PMC11401345 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02253-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Missed nursing care poses a significant challenge for healthcare staff in terms of patient safety and care quality. OBJECTIVE To evaluate presenteeism and missed care attitudes of nurses and to determine the correlation between presenteeism and missed care. METHODS This descriptive, correlational, and observational study was conducted between February and August 2023. The Stanford Presenteeism Scale-Short Form and the MISSCARE Survey were used to collect the data among nurses at two public hospitals in a city in Turkey. The study was completed with 229 nurses representing 27.4% of the total number of nurses who met the inclusion criteria. The data was analyzed using a comprehensive analytical approach, including Cronbach's alpha analysis, frequency and percentage distribution, the Shapiro-Wilk test of normality, correlation coefficient analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient, and the Bonferroni test. RESULTS The participants' mean age was 30.22 ± 7.14 years, and 74.2% of them were female. 53.3% of the participants reported difficulty providing patient care due to material shortages, and 62.9% experienced challenges delivering care due to the intensity of paperwork in the clinic. Nurses who felt that paperwork intensity affected patient care and were not confident in their care provision had higher levels of presenteeism (p = 0.041) and a significantly higher frequency of missed care instances (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Material shortages and high paperwork intensity are contributing factors to the difficulties experienced by nurses in their practice. These difficulties may lead to an increase in presenteeism and instances of missed nursing care. It is important to address these challenges to ensure adequate care provision and reduce the likelihood of presenteeism among nurses. The correlation between presenteeism and instances of missed nursing care highlights the impact of presenteeism behaviors on the quality of patient care.
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- Ezgi Dirgar
- Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Lima AGCF, Ribeiro CJN, Lima SVMA, Barbosa YM, Oliveira IMD, Araújo KCGMD. Space-time analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Brazil: an ecological study. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2024; 40:e00141823. [PMID: 39045996 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xen141823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in Brazil from 2007 to 2019, examining the spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal patterns of their occurrence. An ecological time series study was conducted using spatial analysis techniques. WMSD morbidity data from 2007 to 2019 were collected from the Brazilian Information System for Notificable Diseases of the Brazilian Health Informatics Department. Incidence rates were standardized and smoothed using the local empirical Bayes' theorem. Time trends were analyzed by segmented linear regression. Spatial analysis was performed using Moran's univariate global (I) and local (LISA) indexes. The spatiotemporal scan statistic was used to identify high-risk spatiotemporal clusters for WMSD. A total of 93,387 cases of WMSD were recorded in Brazil. Temporal trends showed an increase in all regions except the Northeast, which remained stable. The incidence of WMSD showed a spatial dependence, with spatial and space-time clusters identified, especially in the Southeast region, overlapping the largest economic-industrial center of the country. The spatiotemporal clustering observed in one region suggests the highest level of industrial and economic development. Our findings highlight the need to implement intersectoral surveillance policies, inspect working conditions, and invest in the prevention and promotion of workers' health.
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Tsuchida M, Monma T, Ozawa S, Kikuchi A, Takeda F. Lifestyle habit change related to presenteeism change among Japanese employees. AIMS Public Health 2024; 11:729-746. [PMID: 39416900 PMCID: PMC11474334 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2024037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
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This study aimed to examine the relationship between changes in lifestyle habits and presenteeism change according to sex. This retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from health checkups, the World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (WHO-HPQ) short form, and health insurance claims for 9366 Japanese corporate employees in 2015 and 2016. Changes in 11 lifestyle habits of sleeping, eating, exercise, drinking, and smoking were classified into four patterns by combining lifestyle habits (good/poor): (a) no worsening, (b) worsening, (c) no improvement, and (d) improvement. A multiple regression analysis was conducted for each sex, with changes in the WHO-HPQ score as the objective variable, lifestyle habits change (worsening or improvement) as the explanatory variables, and age, job position, department, diseases, lifestyle habits, and WHO-HPQ score at baseline as adjustment variables. The results showed worsening of good lifestyle habits, such as sleeping, regular exercise, and frequency of drinking in men, while sleeping in women was associated with negative changes in the WHO-HPQ score. On the other hand, the improvement of poor lifestyle habit of sleeping was associated with positive changes in the WHO-HPQ score. These findings suggest that maintaining good lifestyle habits of sleeping for both sexes, and exercising and drinking for men, may be beneficial in maintaining work performance, while improving the poor lifestyle habit of sleeping for women may be beneficial in improving work performance.
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- Momoko Tsuchida
- Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1–1–1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305–8577, Japan
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- Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1–1–1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305–8577, Japan
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- Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1–1–1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305–8577, Japan
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- Research and Development Center for Lifestyle Innovation, University of Tsukuba, 1–2 Kasuga, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305–8550, Japan
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- Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1–1–1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki 305–8577, Japan
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Xie XM, Huang ZH, Xue B, Xiao RX, Li SY, Wen XY. Low back pain in medical workers and its influencing factors. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:2525-2532. [PMID: 39006285 PMCID: PMC11236665 DOI: 10.62347/xxgo6414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate the prevalence of occupational lower back pain (OLBP) among medical workers and identify the contributing factors. METHODS An electronic questionnaire was distributed to medical workers at Yuebei People's Hospital to gather information on various factors, including gender, age, body mass index (BMI), length of employment, job role, education level, professional title, marital status, fertility status, frequency of night shift, weight lifting daily, duration of daily standing at work, frequency of bending, work-related stress, experience with low back protection training, and frequency of waist exercises. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the factors associated with OLBP in medical workers. RESULTS Out of the 98 medical workers surveyed, 67 experienced OLBP (68.37%). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that working for more than 5 years, holding a nursing position, and lacking training in low back protection were significant risk factors for developing OLBP in medical workers (all P<0.05). CONCLUSION OLBP is a prevalent issue among medical workers, and various factors such as length of employment, job role, and training in low back protection can influence its occurrence.
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- Xiang-Mei Xie
- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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- General Medicine Department, Yuebei People's Hospital Shaoguan 512000, Guangdong, China
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Higuchi D, Takahashi Y, Tomita Y. Effects of Slide Sheet Use and Bed Position on Muscle Activities in the Low Back and Extremities: A Pilot Experimental Simulation Study. Workplace Health Saf 2023; 71:491-498. [PMID: 37102718 DOI: 10.1177/21650799231155626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low-friction slide sheets (SS) are designed to reduce compression loads on the body during manual handling tasks, such as boosting patients. Using SS has been shown to decrease muscle activity in the lower back and upper extremities. However, it is unclear if this effect varies with different bed positions. To investigate this, we studied the effects of SS use, bed height, and their combination on muscle activity during a simulated patient boost. METHODS Thirty-three Japanese undergraduate students (age 21.0 ± 1.1 years; 14 men, 19 women) participated. Participants were asked to boost a dummy figure on the bed three times each using four conditions. During the repositioning task, electromyography of eight muscles of the lower back and upper and lower extremities, hip and knee joint flexion angles, pelvic forward tilt angle, and position of the center of mass based on the posterior superior iliac spine were evaluated. FINDINGS Electrophysiological activities of muscles of lower back and upper extremities were significantly lower with SS than without it in both bed positions (30% and 40% of body height); the reduction in muscle activities with SS use was 20% to 40%. Lowering the bed did not affect the SS effect magnitude on reducing muscle activities, although postural changes, including hip and knee joint flexion, were observed. CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE SS reduced muscle activities in the back, upper, and lower extremities when the bed was in the low position, and this effect persisted at a bed height of ≥30% of the participant's height.
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Takayama A, Yoshioka T, Ishimaru T, Yoshida S, Kawakami K, Tabuchi T. Longitudinal Association of Working From Home on Work Functioning Impairment in Desk Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Cohort Study. J Occup Environ Med 2023; 65:553-560. [PMID: 37015749 PMCID: PMC10332508 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study clarifies the longitudinal association between working from home and work functioning impairment among desk workers. METHODS Nationwide surveys were conducted from 2020 to 2022, analyzing 3532 desk workers who never worked from home before the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS The adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence intervals) of working from home at least once a month or more with the composite result (incidence of work functioning or reduced work participation) was 1.22 (1.04-1.43). The cause-specific hazard ratios of work functioning impairment and reduced work participation were 1.30 (1.04-1.61) and 1.13 (0.86-1.47). CONCLUSIONS Working from home could be longitudinally associated with work functioning impairment, especially for workers who are in higher positions. Workers and policy makers should be aware of the potential risk of working from home regarding presenteeism.
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Bucher T, Volken T, Pfeiffer F, Schaffert R. Musculoskeletal pain in health professionals at the end of their studies and 1 year after entry into the profession: a multi-center longitudinal questionnaire study from Switzerland. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:518. [PMID: 37353764 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06635-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pain, especially back pain, is common among health care professionals (HP). For prevention purposes, it is important to know whether HP develop their symptoms before or after entering the health care workforce. Cross-sectional studies among HP cannot answer this question. This follow-up study measures the prevalence and individual course of musculoskeletal pain among full-time HP students at the end of their studies and one year after entering the health care workforce. METHOD Self-reported one-year prevalence for low back pain, neck/shoulder pain, pain in arms/hands, and pain in legs/feet was collected at two timepoints from 1046 participating HP using an online questionnaire. Participants were asked whether their musculoskeletal pain was related to study or work conditions. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) models of the binomial family with log link were used to estimate adjusted prevalence and corresponding normal based 95% confidence intervals were derived using the bootstrap method with 1000 replications. RESULTS The prevalence of low back pain as well as neck and shoulder pain was very high at baseline and follow-up in all full-time students and later HP. Prevalence for pain in arms/hands, legs/feet was low and there were significant differences between the professions. HP clearly associated their low back pain and neck/shoulder pain with study and work conditions; HP strongly associated pain in arms/hands, legs/feet only with work conditions. CONCLUSION Many HP suffer from back/neck/shoulder pain already as students before starting their professional career. The prevention of back/neck/shoulder pain must be part of the education of all health professions at universities. As an example of best practice, universities should incorporate ergonomic measures and exercises into the daily routine of training health professionals. The effects of physically demanding professional tasks on the upper and lower extremities need to be investigated in further studies to take preventive measures.
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- Thomas Bucher
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, School of Health Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, CH-8400, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, School of Health Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, CH-8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, School of Health Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, CH-8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, School of Health Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, CH-8400, Winterthur, Switzerland
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da Silva Santos B, Bortolini J, de Sousa ÁFL, Andrade DD, Valim MD. Productivity Loss and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Brazilian Presenteeism: A Cross-sectional Study. Open Nurs J 2023. [DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v17-230223-2022-78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background:
The work has been brought to nursing professionals, denoting an increase in illness and consequent decrease in productivity.
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This study aims to verify the relationship between productivity and the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms in presenteeism.
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This is a cross-sectional and analytical study conducted with 305 Nursing workers from an emergency hospital in the Brazilian Midwest region. For data collection, four self-applied instruments were used, namely: the Sociodemographic Work and Health Conditions Questionnaire (QSCTS), the Stanford Presenteeism Scale (SPS-6), the Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ), and the Brazilian version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire (QNSO). The “presenteeism” and “presenteeism degree” dependent variables were related to the independent variables using the logistic regression model.
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Presenteeism was identified in 134 (43.8%) workers. Overall productivity loss was 8.8%. Regarding the relationship between presenteeism and the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms, workers with problems in the upper back, knees, and neck in the last year were 6.5, 2.7, and 2.2 more likely to be presenteeism, respectively.
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The study confirmed the relationship between greater productivity losses and the incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms with presenteeism events in the Nursing team.
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An Empirical Study Analyzing the Moderating Effect of Supervisor Support and Mediating Effect of Presenteeism among Eustress, Distress, and Innovative Behavior. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13030219. [PMID: 36975244 PMCID: PMC10045315 DOI: 10.3390/bs13030219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Purpose: This article aims to illustrate that stress is not always a negative experience as it can have both positive and negative outcomes. The term “eustress” describes positive stress, while the term “distress” describes negative stress. To date, research on eustress is in the infancy stage. There are approximately 306 items that can be found in the Web of Science core collection for “eustress”, while there are 184,714 items found for “distress”. Few studies have examined the relationship between presenteeism, stress, and innovative behavior. Thus, the mechanism underlying this pathway still needs to be fully understood. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among 350 medical healthcare professionals from Pakistan. With the help of SPSS and AMOS, the data were analyzed and the combined effects of the variables were also investigated. Results: According to the current study, a mediation effect has been observed between innovative behavior and stress (eustress and distress). However, supervisor support moderates the relationship between stress and presenteeism and, likewise, between presenteeism and innovative behavior. Conclusion: Our analysis of variables establishes empirically robust relationships between the innovative behavior of medical healthcare professionals and the two different dimensions of stress. In addition, it describes a hypothetical alternative situation that explains how employees’ innovative work behavior is affected by eustress and distress in the presence of supervisor support. This study could have implications for improving medical healthcare professionals’ ability to incorporate innovative behavior into their practice in an effective manner in the future.
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Yabe Y, Hagiwara Y, Sugawara Y, Tsuji I. Association between low back pain and functional disability in the elderly people: a 4-year longitudinal study after the great East Japan earthquake. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:930. [PMID: 36460950 PMCID: PMC9716857 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03655-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional disability is a major health issue in an aging population. Low back pain (LBP) is a common health concern that can lead to functional disability in the elderly; nonetheless, their association has not yet been clarified. This study aimed to examine the association between LBP and functional disability in the elderly, with a focus on its dose-dependent effects. METHODS This study used the 4-year longitudinal data of people living in disaster-affected areas after the Great East Japan Earthquake (aged ≧65, n = 914). LBP and physical function were assessed at 2, 4, and 6 years after the disaster. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between LBP and low physical function, as well as the effect of preceding LBP on the onset of low physical function. RESULTS LBP was significantly associated with low physical function, and the association became stronger as the duration of LBP increased. Adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 1.27 (0.79-2.06) in "< 2 years," 1.95 (1.01-3.77) in "≥2 years and <4 years," and 2.34 (1.35-4.06) in "≥4 years" (p for trend = 0.009). Additionally, preceding LBP was significantly associated with the onset of low physical function, and the effect became prominent as the duration of LBP increased. Adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) were 2.28 (1.19-4.37) in "< 2 years" and 2.82 (1.35-5.90) in "≥2 years" (p for trend = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS LBP is associated with physical disability among the elderly in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, prevention and treatment of LBP are important for preventing functional disability.
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- Yutaka Yabe
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan.
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- grid.69566.3a0000 0001 2248 6943Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574 Japan
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- grid.69566.3a0000 0001 2248 6943Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Public Health, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575 Japan
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- grid.69566.3a0000 0001 2248 6943Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Public Health, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8575 Japan
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Nihei K, Suzukamo Y, Matsudaira K, Tanabe M, Izumi SI. Association Between Low Back Pain, Workaholism, and Work Engagement in Japanese Hospital Workers: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Study. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:994-1000. [PMID: 35941743 PMCID: PMC9722383 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the association between two types of heavy work investment, workaholism and work engagement, and low back pain prevalence. METHODS We conducted a paper-based survey of Japanese hospital workers. The Dutch Workaholism Scale (DUWAS) and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) were used to classify the participants into four groups and perform multiple logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Among 699 participants, the group with low DUWAS and high UWES at 37.1% had the lowest low back pain prevalence. In order, the groups with low DUWAS and UWES were at 51.7%; those with high DUWAS and UWES, 58.5%; and those with high DUWAS and low UWES, 62.4%, with multivariate-adjusted odds ratios of 1.77, 2.01, and 2.33, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Low back pain prevalence among Japanese hospital workers was reduced by high levels of work engagement, even at high levels of workaholism.
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Virkkunen T, Husu P, Tokola K, Parkkari J, Kankaanpää M. Depressive Symptoms Are Associated With Decreased Quality of Life and Work Ability in Currently Working Health Care Workers With Recurrent Low Back Pain. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:782-787. [PMID: 35673261 PMCID: PMC9426739 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigates the association between depressive symptoms and multisite pain and health-related quality of life and work ability in currently employed health care workers with recurrent low back pain (LBP). METHODS Multisite pain, depressive symptoms, quality of life, and work ability were assessed by validated questionnaires. A generalized linear model was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Notably, 28% of female health care workers with LBP had at least moderate levels of depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were significantly associated with decreased health-related quality of life and work ability. Multisite pain was not significantly associated with work ability. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms are relatively common in female health care workers with LBP, and treatment of these symptoms may be crucial to improve their work ability.
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Nakazeko T, Shobako N, Hirano Y, Nakamura F, Honda K. Novel dietary intervention program “COMB meal program” approaching health and presenteeism: Two pilot studies. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Tracera GMP, Santos KMD, Nascimento FPB, Fonseca EC, Abreu ÂMM, Zeitoune RCG. Fatores associados ao presenteísmo em profissionais de enfermagem ambulatorial. Rev Gaucha Enferm 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2022.20210222.pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o perfil sociodemográfico, laboral e de saúde dos profissionais de enfermagem atuantes em ambulatórios universitários e sua relação com o presenteísmo. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 388 trabalhadores de enfermagem de 11 Unidades Ambulatoriais universitárias no município do Rio de Janeiro. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e a escala SPS-6. Calculou-se as razões de chance de produtos cruzados e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95%. Resultados: Evidenciou-se o presenteísmo em mais da metade dos profissionais (51%, n=198), sendo a razão de chances de ocorrer o presenteísmo maior 2,12 vezes (IC 95% 1,02-4,40) entre profissionais com vínculo permanente, 6,67 vezes (IC 95% 2,51-17,67) entre doentes crônicos, e 3,06 vezes (IC 95% 1,97-4,74) entre absenteístas. Conclusão: Há relação entre o presenteísmo e o perfil dos profissionais de enfermagem. Concluiu-se que muitas horas produtivas podem estar sendo perdidas, tendo em vista o comportamento presenteísta dos participantes.
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- Gisele Massante Peixoto Tracera
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Tracera GMP, Santos KMD, Nascimento FPB, Fonseca EC, Abreu ÂMM, Zeitoune RCG. Factors associated with presenteeism in outpatient nursing professionals. Rev Gaucha Enferm 2022; 43:e20210222. [DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2022.20210222.en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic, work and health profile of nursing professionals working in university outpatient clinics and their association with presenteeism. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with 388 nursing workers from 11 university outpatient units in the city of Rio de Janeiro. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the SPS-6 scale were used. The crossed-product odds ratio and their respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results: Presenteeism was found in more than half of the professionals (51%, n=198), with the odds ratio being 2.12 times higher (95% CI 1.02-4.40) in professionals with a stable work bond, 6.67 times (95% CI 2.51-17.67) in chronic patients, and 3.06 times (95% CI 1.97-4.74) in patients with absenteeism behavior. Conclusion: There is a relationship between presenteeism and the profile of nursing professionals. Many productive hours may be being lost, in view of the presenteeism behavior of the participants.
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- Gisele Massante Peixoto Tracera
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Santos BDS, Rocha FLR, Bortolini J, Terra FDS, Valim MD. Factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 75:e20201290. [PMID: 34614077 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to analyze factors associated with presenteeism in nursing workers with sociodemographic variables, health and work conditions, productivity and musculoskeletal symptoms. METHODS this is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, with 306 nursing workers from a hospital and municipal emergency room in a Brazilian capital. The Stanford Presenteeism Scale, the Work Limitations Questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire on nursing professionals' working conditions and health were used. Bivariate and multivariate analyzes were performed, respecting a significance level of 5%. RESULTS presenteeism was found in 43.8% of professionals and significant associations with CLT work (p=0.002), workplace - Intensive Care Units (p=0.008), physical exercise twice a week (p=0.008), presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, with low back pain being representative (p=0.001). The productivity loss was 8.8. CONCLUSIONS the study confirms a high rate of presenteeism among nursing workers.
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Tanaka NI, Maeda H, Tomita A, Suwa M, Imoto T, Akima H. Comparison of metabolic risk factors, physical performances, and prevalence of low back pain among categories determined by visceral adipose tissue and trunk skeletal muscle mass in middle-aged men. Exp Gerontol 2021; 155:111554. [PMID: 34537277 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The present study compared metabolic risk factors, physical performances, and musculoskeletal impairment among categories determined by visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and trunk skeletal muscle (SM) mass in middle-aged Japanese men. In total, 1026 healthy Japanese males aged between 35 and 59 years were categorized into 4 groups according to the amount of VAT and SM in the trunk measured using low-dose computed tomography (LowVAT-HighSM, LowVAT-LowSM, HighVAT-HighSM, and HighVAT-LowSM). Height, body mass waist circumference, body fat, intramuscular adipose tissue (IntraMAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue, biochemical blood profiles (triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase and γ-glutamyl trans peptidase), physical performances (trunk flexibility, the chair-stand test, two-step length and hand-grip strength), the prevalence of low back pain, and lifestyle habits for exercise, alcohol intake and smoking, were compared among the groups. The results showed that LowVAT-HighSM had significantly superior biochemical blood profiles and physical performances to the other groups. HighVAT-LowSM had significantly higher %IntraMAT and the prevalence of low back pain. The two-step length, which is an index of walking ability, significantly differed according to the four subject categories. These results indicate that metabolic risk factors, physical performances, and prevalence of low back pain in middle-aged Japanese men may differ among four categories determined by VAT and trunk SM.
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- Noriko I Tanaka
- Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai, Showa, Nagoya, Aichi 466-8550, Japan
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- Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan
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- Health Support Center WELPO, Toyota Motor Corporation, 1-1 Ipponmatsu, Iwakura-cho, Toyota, Aichi 444-2225, Japan
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- Health Support Center WELPO, Toyota Motor Corporation, 1-1 Ipponmatsu, Iwakura-cho, Toyota, Aichi 444-2225, Japan
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- Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8601, Japan
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Sun W, Zhang H, Tang L, He Y, Tian S. The factors of non-specific chronic low back pain in nurses: A meta-analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2021; 34:343-353. [PMID: 33492279 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-200161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have investigated factors for non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) in nurses, and have reached different conclusions. Evidence-based recommendations are required for the prevention and treatment of NSCLBP in nurses. OBJECTIVE This meta-analysis aimed to systematically review and quantify the factors of NSCLBP in nurses. METHODS Eleven databases were searched. The odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using meta-analysis, and either a fixed-effect or random-effect model was used based on heterogeneity across included studies. RESULTS Eighteen publications including 11,752 nursing staff were included. Being female (pooled estimate [95% CI], 1.56 [1.24-1.96]; P< 0.001), married (1.89 [1.38-2.60]; P< 0.001), overweight (0.63 [0.43-0.93]; P= 0.02), working at least 10 years (0.65 [0.48-0.89]; P= 0.007), and working night shifts (2.19 [1.16-4.21]; P= 0.02) were positively related to NSCLBP. Junior college education (0.60 [0.47-0.77]; P< 0.001) and job satisfaction (0.58 [0.47-0.73]; P< 0.001) were negatively related. Age (0.80 [0.50-1.27]; P= 0.34) and physical exercise (0.99 [0.39-2.49]; P= 0.98) were not related. CONCLUSIONS This is the first meta-analysis to quantify the risk factors for NSCLBP in nurses. Being female, married, working night shifts, overweight, working at least 10 years and dissatisfied with work are risk factors. High-quality prospective studies are required to validate the findings of this study.
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Pereira F, Querido AI, Bieri M, Verloo H, Laranjeira CA. Presenteeism Among Nurses in Switzerland and Portugal and Its Impact on Patient Safety and Quality of Care: Protocol for a Qualitative Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e27963. [PMID: 33983134 PMCID: PMC8160804 DOI: 10.2196/27963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background Nurses dispense direct care in a wide variety of settings and are considered the backbone of the health care system. They often work long hours, face emotional stress, and are at a high risk of psychosocial and somatic illnesses. Nurses sometimes fall sick but work regardless, leading to presenteeism and subsequent risks to quality of care and patient safety due to the increased likelihood of patients falling, medication errors, and staff-to-patient disease transmission. Objective This study aims to understand presenteeism among frontline nurses and nurse managers in acute, primary, and long-term health care settings and to contribute to the development of future interventional studies and recommendations. Methods A qualitative study based on online focus group discussions will explore the perceptions of, attitudes to, and experiences with presenteeism among frontline nurses and nurse managers. Using a pilot-tested interview guide, 8 focus group discussions will involve nurses working in acute care hospitals, primary care settings, and long-term residential care facilities in Switzerland’s French-speaking region and Portugal’s Center region. The data collected will be examined using a content analysis approach via NVivo 12 QSR International software. Results The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland’s School of Health Sciences and the Polytechnic of Leiria’s School of Health Sciences in Portugal have both approved funding for the study. The research protocol has been approved by ethics committees in both countries. Study recruitment commenced in February 2021. The results of the data analysis are expected by September 2021. Conclusions This present study aims to gain more insight into the dilemmas facing nurses as a result of all causes of presenteeism among frontline nurses and nurse managers in different health care settings. The researchers will prepare manuscripts on the study’s findings, publish them in relevant peer-reviewed journals, exhibit them in poster presentations, and give oral presentations at appropriate academic and nonscientific conferences. Regarding further knowledge transfer, researchers will engage with stakeholders to craft messages focused on the needs of nurses and nurse managers and on disseminating our research findings to deal with the issue of nursing presenteeism. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/27963
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- Filipa Pereira
- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais/Wallis, Sion, Switzerland.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,ciTechCare - Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Leiria, Portugal.,CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais/Wallis, Sion, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais/Wallis, Sion, Switzerland.,Department of Nursing Sciences, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland.,Service of Old Age Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,ciTechCare - Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Leiria, Portugal.,Research in Education and Community Intervention, Viseu, Portugal
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Van Hoof W, O'Sullivan K, Verschueren S, O'Sullivan P, Dankaerts W. Evaluation of Absenteeism, Pain, and Disability in Nurses With Persistent Low Back Pain Following Cognitive Functional Therapy: A Case Series Pilot Study With 3-Year Follow-Up. Phys Ther 2021; 101:5904882. [PMID: 32949123 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Persistent low back pain (PLBP) is a common and costly health problem worldwide. Better strategies to manage it are required. The purpose of this study was to longitudinally evaluate absenteeism, pain, and disability in nurses with PLBP following a cognitive functional therapy (CFT) intervention. METHODS In this case series pilot study, 33 eligible nurses with PLBP were recruited. During the baseline phase (phase A; no intervention), outcome measures were collected on 2 occasions 6 months apart (A1 and A2). During phase B, participants received an individualized CFT intervention for 14 weeks. During phase C (no intervention), outcomes were measured immediately after the intervention, as well as 3, 6, 9, 12, and 36 months after the intervention (secondary outcomes only until 12 months). LBP-related work absenteeism, pain intensity (numerical pain rating scale) and disability (Oswestry Disability Index) were the primary outcomes. Health care seeking, a range of psychological and lifestyle variables, and global perceived effect were secondary outcomes. RESULTS Days of absenteeism due to LBP were significantly reduced in the first and second calendar years after the CFT intervention but not the third and fourth. Disability was significantly reduced immediately after (-4.4; 95% CI = -6.5 to -2.2) and at 3 months (-4.3; 95% CI = -6.6 to -2.0), 9 months (-6.0; 95% CI = -8.1 to -3.9), and 12 months (-4.9; 95% CI = -7.0 to -2.8) after the intervention. Pain was significantly reduced immediately after (-1.2; 95% CI = -1.7 to -0.8) and at 3 months (-1.5; 95% CI = -2.0 to -0.9), 9 months (-1.1; 95% CI = -1.9 to -0.3), and 12 months (-0.9; 95% CI = -1.5 to -0.2) after the intervention. Total health care seeking (consults and proportion of participants) was significantly reduced after the intervention. All psychosocial variables, except for 1, demonstrated significant improvements at all follow-up assessments. CONCLUSIONS This case series pilot study demonstrated significant reductions in LBP-related absenteeism, pain intensity, disability, health care seeking, and several psychological and lifestyle behaviors until the 1-year follow-up among nurses with PLBP following an individualized CFT intervention. Further evaluation of the efficacy of CFT in high-quality randomized clinical trials among nurses is recommended.
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- Wannes Van Hoof
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- M Manip Ther, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and Ageing Research Centre, Health, Research Institute, University of Limerick
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Tervuursevest 101, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Weng LM, Wu B, Chen CC, Wang J, Peng MS, Zhang ZJ, Wang XQ. Association of Chronic Low Back Pain With Personal Space Regulation. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:719271. [PMID: 34975558 PMCID: PMC8714678 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.719271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: While most previous studies regarding patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) mainly focused on pain, disability, psychological damage, and intervention measures, the effect of CLBP on personal space remains unclear. The study aimed to assess the personal space of patients with CLBP and healthy controls, explored the differences between the two groups, and examined whether pain, dysfunction, anxiety, and depression affected the personal space regulation. Methods: The cross-sectional study recruited 24 patients with CLBP and 24 healthy controls at Shanghai Shangti Orthopedic Hospital and Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China, from December 2018 to January 2019. A stop-distance paradigm was applied to measure the comfortable and uncomfortable distance under four conditions. A self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and a self-rating depression scale (SDS) were used to examine the anxiety and depression levels of all participants. The pain intensity and dysfunction in the CLBP group were evaluated by the numeric rating scale and Roland-Morris questionnaire (RMDQ), respectively. Results: When approaching another individual or when being approached, the interpersonal distance under all the conditions in the CLBP group significantly differed from that in the healthy control group with larger space distances (p < 0.01). Gender had a significant main effect on the regulation of personal space in patients with CLBP (p < 0.05). The average pain intensity, scores on RMDQ, SAS, and SDS had a significant positive correlation with the interpersonal distance under the Same or Opposite Gender condition (p < 0.05). Conclusion: People with CLBP show an atypical personal space behavior and indeed have a greater interpersonal distance to strangers. The higher the pain intensity, dysfunction, anxiety, and depression, the greater the interpersonal distance in patients with CLBP. In the future, the effect and underlying neural mechanisms of pain and negative emotions on social withdrawal in patients should be examined.
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- Lin-Man Weng
- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- Rehabilitation Therapy Center, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Sakai K, Nagata T, Nagata M, Kajiki S, Fujino Y, Mori K. Relationship between impaired work function and coping behaviors in workers with low back pain. J Occup Health 2021; 63:e12272. [PMID: 34460148 PMCID: PMC8404486 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between work functional impairment levels and three coping behaviors of workers with low back pain, which were about seeking medical attention, taking over-the-counter drugs, and taking self-care. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study on 14 Japanese companies in 2016. Work function impairment was measured using the Work Functioning Impairment Scale. Logistic regression analyses were conducted for the three coping behaviors and odds ratios (ORs) calculated for work functional impairment levels. RESULTS We analyzed 2232 subjects; 226 were women and 790 worked on production lines. 688 workers had sought medical attention, 436 had taken over-the-counter medication, and 1225 had engaged in self-care. Those seeking medical attention were associated with severe work function impairment compared with no work function impairment (adjusted OR = 2.84, 95% confidence interval: 1.82-4.45, p < .001). We observed a trend for the association between over-the-counter drug use with high levels of work function impairment (adjusted OR: 1.19 for low, 1.35 for moderate, 1.65 for severe). There was no apparent relationship between self-care and the degree of work functional impairment. CONCLUSION In workers with low back pain, severe work functional impairment may promote medical attention and over-the-counter medication use, but it would not encourage self-care, such as stretching or exercise. Therefore, workplaces need to provide special support to help them take care of themselves. Therefore, it is desirable to provide good support for self-care in the workplace.
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- Kosuke Sakai
- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Environmental EpidemiologyInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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Skela‐Savič B, Dobnik M, Kalender‐Smajlović S. Nurses’ work characteristics and self‐assessment of the work environment—Explorative cross‐sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2020; 28:860-871. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Brigita Skela‐Savič
- Angela Boškin Faculty of Health Care Angela Boškin Institute for Research in Healthcare Sciences Jesenice Slovenia
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- University Medical Centre Maribor Maribor Slovenia
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Yokota J, Fukutani N, Nin K, Yamanaka H, Yasuda M, Tashiro Y, Matsushita T, Suzuki Y, Yokota I, Teramukai S, Aoyama T. Association of low back pain with presenteeism in hospital nursing staff. J Occup Health 2019; 61:219-226. [PMID: 30953383 PMCID: PMC6499356 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Chronic low back pain (LBP) is known to cause various disorders compared with acute LBP. However, there was no study evaluating presenteeism due to LBP divided into subcategories by the duration of LBP. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between acute or chronic LBP and presenteeism in hospital nursing staff. METHODS Overall, 1100 nurses filled in a questionnaire on basic attributes, LBP symptoms, depression symptoms, and work productivity. The subjects were divided into three groups based on the period of LBP and the compared work productivity. Work Limitation Questionnaire Japanese version (WLQ-J) was used for the assessment of work productivity. The effects of acute and chronic LBP on presenteeism were evaluated through multiple regression analysis models. RESULTS In total, 765 subjects, without missing values, were included. The overall prevalence of LBP was 64.6% (acute LBP 47.5%, chronic LBP 17.1%). On multiple regression analysis, acute pain and presenteeism were not associated. Conversely, chronic LBP was associated with time management (adjusted β = -2.3, 95% CI: -4.5 to -1.1), mental-interpersonal relationship (adjusted β = -2.8, 95% CI: -5.1 to -0.6), and output (adjusted β = -2.7, 95% CI: -5.4 to 0.0) after adjustment for sex and career years. When depression was included in the adjustment factors, chronic LBP and WLQ subscales were not associated. CONCLUSIONS It became obvious that Chronic LBP in nurses was significantly related to time management, mental-interpersonal relationship, and output. The importance of preventing a decline in work productivity by taking precautions to prevent chronic LBP and depression was suggested.
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- Junpei Yokota
- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Nursing, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Nursing, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medical ScienceKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKyotoJapan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medical ScienceKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKyotoJapan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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