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Das B. Health risk assessment and prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the aged brick molders, in India. Toxicol Ind Health 2024; 40:293-305. [PMID: 38569528 DOI: 10.1177/07482337241244474] [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: 04/05/2024]
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The Brickfield Industry is the major and oldest informal industry in India, where millions of brickfield workers make their livelihood. Aged brickfield workers are also involved in different activities in the brickfield, especially in brick mold activities owing to poor socioeconomic conditions. A cross-sectional study was designed to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the aged brick molders and compare them with aged control subjects. A Nordic Questionnaire was applied to assess the discomfort felt among both groups of workers and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method was used to evaluate posture during their job. The RULA posture analysis showed that the posture adopted by aged brick molders required changes immediately. The result of the ART tool also stated that the brick molding activities' exposure level was high and required further investigation urgently. The study concluded that due to working in a forward bending posture for a prolonged period, aged brickmolders suffered from severe low back and knee pain along with upper-limb disorders due to repetitive activities.
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- Banibrata Das
- Department of Physiology, South Calcutta Girls' College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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Bentley T, Onnis LA, Vassiley A, Farr-Wharton B, Caponecchia C, Andrew C, O'Neill S, De Almeida Neto A, Huron V, Green N. A systematic review of literature on occupational health and safety interventions for older workers. ERGONOMICS 2023; 66:1968-1983. [PMID: 36730839 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2023.2176550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As the global population ages there is an imperative to enhance labour participation of older workers in ways that support good physical and psychological health. However, there is limited guidance for organisations on how to do this effectively. This systematic review examined literature identified through four databases and a targeted web-search, yielding 39 PRISMA records (32 scholarly, seven grey literature) reporting workplace interventions aimed at improving the injury outcomes of older workers. The review revealed that organisational and composite interventions may be most effective, although an absence of robust research in this area and a scarcity of empirical evidence-based interventions known to improve injury outcomes for older workers was noted. Responding to these shortcomings, this article presents 'A future research agenda for older worker health, safety and well-being interventions.' This systems-based approach has a dual focus on organisational and composite interventions combined with robust research design.Practitioner summary: We conducted a systematic literature review of studies focussed on workplace interventions to improve the physical and psychological safety of older workers. Within the existing literature, evidence for effective interventions and guidance for organisations is weak. We present a future research agenda with a systems approach to address these gaps.
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- Tim Bentley
- Centre for Work + Wellbeing, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
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- College of Business, Law & Governance, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia
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- School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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- School of Aviation, 'University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong NSW, Wollongong, Australia
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- School of Aviation, 'University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Business, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia
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- Ergonomics Work & Health Ltd, Christchurch City, New Zealand
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Macie A, Matson T, Schinkel-Ivy A. Age affects the relationships between kinematics and postural stability during gait. Gait Posture 2023; 102:86-92. [PMID: 36940639 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Past work has identified relationships between postural stability and joint kinematics during balance and sit-to-stand tasks. However, this work has not been extended to a thorough examination of these relationships during gait, and how these relationships change with age. An improved understanding of age-related changes in these relationships during gait is necessary to identify early predictors of gait impairments and implement targeted interventions to prevent functional decline in older adulthood. RESEARCH QUESTION How does age affect relationships between time-varying signals representing joint/segment kinematics and postural stability during gait? METHODS Three-dimensional, whole-body motion capture data from 48 participants (19 younger, 29 older) performing overground gait were used in this secondary analysis. Lower extremity joint angles, trunk segment angles, and margins of stability in the antero-posterior and mediolateral directions were subsequently derived. Pairings of angle and margin of stability signals were cross-correlated across the gait cycle. Metrics representing the strength of relationships were extracted from the cross-correlation functions and compared between groups. RESULTS At the ankle, significant age-related differences were only identified in the mediolateral direction, with older adults' coefficients being of greater magnitude and more tightly clustered, relative to younger adults. Differences were observed in both directions at the hip, with an overall trend of greater-magnitude and more tightly clustered coefficients among younger adults. For the trunk, the groups exhibited coefficients of opposite signs in the antero-posterior direction. SIGNIFICANCE While overall gait performance was similar between groups, age-related differences were identified in relationships between postural stability and kinematics, with stronger relationships at the hip and ankle for younger and older adults, respectively. Relationships between postural stability and kinematics may have potential as a marker for the early identification of gait impairment and/or dysfunction in older adulthood, and for quantifying the effectiveness of interventions to reduce gait impairment.
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- Annagh Macie
- School of Physical & Health Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L7, Canada
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- School of Physical & Health Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L7, Canada
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- School of Physical & Health Education, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L7, Canada.
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Farr-Wharton B, Bentley T, Onnis LA, Caponecchia C, Neto ADA, O’Neill S, Andrew C. Older Worker-Orientated Human Resource Practices, Wellbeing and Leave Intentions: A Conservation of Resources Approach for Ageing Workforces. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2725. [PMID: 36768090 PMCID: PMC9915352 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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At a time where there are ageing populations, global shortages of skilled labour, and migration pathways impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, retaining older workers presents as a vital strategic initiative for organizations globally. This study examines the role of Human Resource Practices (HRPs), which are oriented towards accommodating the needs of an ageing workforce in mitigating psychological distress and turnover intentions. The study collected self-reported survey data from 300 Australian employees over the age of 45, over two time points. Using structural equation modelling, the study analyzed the extent to which Older Worker-oriented Human Resources Practices (OW-HRPs) translate into employee psychological health and retention within organizations, through the mediation of ageism and work-life conflict. The results support our hypothesis that OW-HRPs are associated with lower ageism, better work-life balance; and in combination these reduce psychological distress and help retain older workers in the workforce. We conclude that OW-HRPs can foster work environments conducive to older worker wellbeing, supporting the retention of talent and maintaining effectiveness, in the face of substantial labour supply challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and an ageing population.
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- Ben Farr-Wharton
- School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA 6027, Australia
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- Centre for Work + Wellbeing, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA 6027, Australia
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- College of Business, Law & Governance, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
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- School of Business, University of NSW, Canberra, ACT 2612, Australia
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- School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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Denton J, Evans D, Xu Q. Being an older nurse or midwife in the healthcare workplace- A qualitative descriptive study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4500-4510. [PMID: 34254337 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To explore the experiences of being an older nurse or midwife employed in the healthcare workplace. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive study. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurses and midwives who self-identified as older workers. All Australian states were represented and given recruitment was undertaken nationally, most interviews were conducted via telephone. Data were collected between November 2018 and October 2019. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and then thematically analysed. RESULTS A total of 50 nurses and midwives were recruited, aged between 46 and 74 years. Three themes were identified. Ageing body: Being an older worker meant increased fatigue and physical changes affecting their ability to function at full capacity. Youth focus: For many, being an older worker was about being viewed as a poor-quality worker, with limited access to education and promotional opportunities because of their age. Wise worker: For a small number of older nurses and midwives, it was about being valued and respected for their knowledge, experience and skills. CONCLUSION Participants self-identifying as older nurses or midwives represented a wide age range. Spanning across the age spectrum, many experienced fatigue, physical changes or loss of value to the workplace which often impacted on their working lives. The findings contributed to an understanding about what it is to be an older nurse or midwife in terms of how their contribution is regarded and valued by others in the workplace. IMPACT This study highlighted there is a need for support of older nurses and midwives in managing age-related fatigue and physical changes. It also suggests consideration of a wise-worker model as a means to recognize the important contribution that older workers can offer.
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- Julie Denton
- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Thanapop S, Thanapop C. Work ability of Thai older Workers in Southern Thailand: a comparison of formal and informal sectors. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1218. [PMID: 34167501 PMCID: PMC8228923 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10974-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Thai society is becoming an ageing society. Independent older persons need to be able to continue to work after retirement. The Work Ability Index (WAI) is an assessment tool for improving the health and work environment of the older workers. The objective of this study is to explore work ability and its related factors among older workers in formal and informal sectors in southern Thailand. METHODS This cross-sectional study with multistage sampling focused on 324 Thai older workers, aged between 45 and 70 years, working in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Data on sociodemographic status, health history, and work-related factor questionnaires were collected, including anthropometric measures and the WAI instrument between March and September 2019. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations. RESULTS The participants were predominantly general labourers (23.8%) and female (70.7%). Nearly half of them had noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs) (48.2%) and were obese (more than 60%). Approximately 60% (59.9%) engaged in safe working practices. The participants sometimes received occupational health services (51.9%) and frequently accessed health promotion services (78.1%). There was a significant difference in the total average WAI score of the formal and informal workers: 40.6 (S.D. = 4.6) and 37.5 (S.D. = 5.0), respectively. The multivariate analysis showed that workers aged 55 years and older (adj. OR = 1.45; 95% CI [1.21, 1.74]), those with NCDs (adj. OR = 2.85; 95% CI [1.69, 4.80]), and those who were exposed to unsafe working practices (adj. OR = 2.11; 95% CI [1.26, 3.55]) had a higher risk of a poor to moderate WAI. CONCLUSIONS Most of the older workers had good to excellent work ability. Older age and the presence of NCDs were negatively associated with good to excellent work ability. Safe working practices improved older workers' work ability. Integrated occupational health protections and health promotion programmes for older informal workers should be provided by community health services to improve work ability.
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- Sasithorn Thanapop
- The Department of Environmental Health and Technology, School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.,Research Center of Workers Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Research Center of Workers Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. .,The Department of Community Public Health, School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
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Durand MJ, Coutu MF, Tremblay D, Sylvain C, Gouin MM, Bilodeau K, Kirouac L, Paquette MA, Nastasia I, Coté D. Insights into the Sustainable Return to Work of Aging Workers with a Work Disability: An Interpretative Description Study. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2021; 31:92-106. [PMID: 32347441 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-020-09894-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose A sustainable return to work (S-RTW) following prolonged work disability poses particular challenges as workers age. This article provides a synthesis of the factors and issues involved in a S-RTW process for aging workers following such a disability. Methods Using interpretive description methods, a critical review was conducted of the literature specifying return-to-work factors and issues for aging workers with regard to four major causes of work disability (musculoskeletal disorders, common mental disorders, cancer or other chronic diseases). The initial review concerned the 2000-2016 literature, and was subsequently updated for November 2016-December 2018. To further explore and contextualise the results of this literature review, four focus groups were held with stakeholders, representing the workplace, insurance, and healthcare systems and workers. Qualitative thematic analysis was performed. Results Fifty-five articles were reviewed and 35 stakeholders participated in the focus groups. Returning to work and staying at work appear to be particularly challenging for aging workers, who face notable issues and stigma concerning their ability to meet work demands, as well as their mobilisation and engagement in these processes. Such findings echo in many ways the main assertions of the literature on aging at work, except those regarding the transformation of capacities with aging, which is not mentioned in relation to workers with a work disability. The influence of healthcare and compensation systems on the S-RTW of aging work-disabled workers has also received little attention to date. Conclusions The results underscore that aging workers with a disability are frequently vulnerable in terms of their health or their jobs. Intersectoral efforts are needed to remedy this situation to keep them at work.
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- Marie-José Durand
- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Department of Management and Human Resource Management, School of Management, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Station Centre-ville, PO Box 6128, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Department of Industrial Relations, Université Laval, 1025 avenue des Sciences-Humaines, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC, H3A 3C2, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC, H3A 3C2, Canada
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Bragazzi NL, Dini G, Parodi V, Blasi C, Linares R, Mortara V, Toletone A, Bersi FM, D’Amico B, Massa E, Montecucco A, Debarbieri N, Durando P. Protocol of a scoping review assessing injury rates and their determinants among healthcare workers in western countries. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e023372. [PMID: 30705239 PMCID: PMC6359735 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to various risk factors and risky behaviours that may seriously affect their health and ability to work. The aim of this protocol is to detail the steps to follow in order to carry out a scoping review to assess the prevalence/incidence of injuries among HCWs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study will be carried out in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-Protocols guidelines. Studies will be selected according to the following criteria: P (HCWs), E (exposure to injuries), C (different types of exposure and different categories of HCWs) and O (prevalence/incidence and determinants of injuries). A time filter has been set (literature between 2000 and 2018) to enable updated, direct comparison between the findings and the epidemiological data available at national and local 'Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro' (National Institute for Insurance Against Accidents at Work) centres in Italy. No language restriction will be applied. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Formal ethical approval is not required; primary data will not be collected, as they have already been published. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication(s), conference presentation(s) and the press.
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- Nicola Luigi Bragazzi
- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, Policlinico San Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Liguria Regional Directorate, National Institute for Insurance Against Accidents at Work/ Istituto nazionale per l’assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro (INAIL), Genoa, Italy
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- Liguria Regional Directorate, National Institute for Insurance Against Accidents at Work/ Istituto nazionale per l’assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro (INAIL), Genoa, Italy
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- Liguria Regional Directorate, National Institute for Insurance Against Accidents at Work/ Istituto nazionale per l’assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro (INAIL), Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medical Service, Local Health Unit 1, Liguria Regional Healthcare System, Imperia, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, Policlinico San Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, Policlinico San Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine Unit, Policlinico San Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Occupational Medicine, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Occupational Medicine Unit, Policlinico San Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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Relating Older Workers' Injuries to the Mismatch Between Physical Ability and Job Demands. J Occup Environ Med 2018; 59:212-221. [PMID: 28166127 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We examined the association between job demand and occupational injury among older workers. METHODS Participants were workers aged 50+ enrolled in the Health and Retirement Study, 2010 to 2014. Participants reported physical ability within three domains: physical effort, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and lifting. To measure subjective job demand, participants rated their job's demands within domains. We generated objective job demand measures through the Occupational Information Network (ONET). Using Poisson regression, we modeled the association between physical ability, job demand, and self-reported occupational injury. A second model explored interaction between job demand and physical ability. RESULTS The injury rate was 22/1000 worker-years. Higher job demand was associated with increased injury risk. Within high job demands, lower physical ability was associated with increased injury risk. CONCLUSIONS Older workers whose physical abilities do not meet job demands face increased injury risk.
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McCauley L, Peterman K. The Future of Occupational Health Nursing in a Changing Health Care System. Workplace Health Saf 2017; 65:168-173. [PMID: 28414626 DOI: 10.1177/2165079917699641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significant implications for the future of occupational health nursing practice. As changes are proposed and implemented, occupational health nurses must continue to prioritize preventive care, chronic disease management, healthy communities, environmental health, and sustainability. In particular, immigrant workers are a vulnerable population needing attention by occupational health nurses.
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Poscia A, Moscato U, La Milia DI, Milovanovic S, Stojanovic J, Borghini A, Collamati A, Ricciardi W, Magnavita N. Workplace health promotion for older workers: a systematic literature review. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16 Suppl 5:329. [PMID: 27609070 PMCID: PMC5016729 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1518-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Aging of the workforce is a growing problem. As workers age, their physical, physiological and psychosocial capabilities change. Keeping older workers healthy and productive is a key goal of European labor policy and health promotion is a key to achieve this result. Previous studies about workplace health promotion (WHP) programs are usually focused on the entire workforce or to a specific topic. Within the framework of the EU-CHAFEA ProHealth65+ project, this paper aims to systematically review the literature on WHP interventions specifically targeted to older workers (OWs). METHODS This systematic review was conducted by making a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PsychINFO databases. Search terms included ageing (and synonyms), worker (and synonyms), intervention (and synonyms), and health (and synonyms). The search was limited to papers in English or Italian published between January, 1(st) 2000 and May, 31(st) 2015. Relevant references in the selected articles were also analyzed. RESULTS Of the 299 articles initially identified as relating to the topic, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria. The type, methods and outcome of interventions in the WHP programs retrieved were heterogenous, as was the definition of the age at which a worker is considered to be 'older'. Most of the available studies had been conducted on small samples for a limited period of time. CONCLUSION Our review shows that, although this issue is of great importance, studies addressing WHP actions for OWs are few and generally of poor quality. Current evidence fails to show that WHP programs improve the work ability, productivity or job retention of older workers. In addition, there is limited evidence that WHP programs are effective in improving lifestyles and concur to maintain the health and well-being of older workers. There is a need for future WHP programs to be well-designed so that the effectiveness and cost-benefit of workplace interventions can be properly investigated.
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- Andrea Poscia
- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gerontology, Orthopedics and Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Santos FAAS, Sousa LDP, Serra MAADO, Rocha FAC. Fatores que influenciam na qualidade de vida dos agentes comunitários de saúde. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2016. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201600027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Investigar a qualidade de vida dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde e associar os resultados às variáveis socioeconômicas. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado com 153 Agentes Comunitários de Saúde da Região Nordeste brasileira atuantes em dezembro de 2014. Utilizou-se instrumento autoaplicável composto pelo perfil sociodemográfico e o questionário 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Para determinar os domínios do SF-36, utilizaram-se média e desvio padrão e aplicou-se teste de Mann-Whitney, com nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados A maioria dos agentes eram mulheres (80,4%), com idade de 42 anos (±8,01); 64,1% trabalhavam na função há no mínimo 10 anos. Os domínios Dor e Estado Geral de Saúde foram os mais comprometidos. No primeiro domínio, os baixos índices das médias estavam associados a mulheres com mais de quarenta anos de idade, menos de doze anos de estudo e mais de dez anos de trabalho como Agente Comunitário de Saúde. No segundo menores índices foram associados também a mulheres, que moravam com mais de quatro pessoas no domicilio. Conclusão Detectou-se prejuízo na qualidade de vida dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde, demonstrando baixas médias nos domínios investigados, com menores escores nos domínios Dor e Estado Geral de Saúde. Vários fatores socioeconômicos interferiram na saúde e qualidade de vida dos agentes, como sexo feminino, idade acima de 40 anos, baixa escolaridade, maior composição familiar e maior tempo de trabalho.
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