Occupational health nursing education for the 21st century.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify whether certain cognitive factors, such as irrational beliefs and anger rumination, affect nurses' anger expression styles. A total of 335 nurses employed at four tertiary hospitals in Korea completed surveys between July 29 and September 25, 2015. The surveys included Shortened G...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Ham EM,You MJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, safe patient handling in the health care industry has been addressed by various stakeholders, but much work remains to reduce health care worker injuries, and improve safety and care quality for patients. Recently, safe patient handling in ambulatory care settings has gained attention. As health care ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Fragala G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has become common as a result of widespread application of these chemicals to the food supply, environmental contamination, and occupational exposures (Caserta et al., 2011). However, relatively little is known about the effects of EDCs such as ethylene thiourea ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Mutic AD,Baker BJ,McCauley LA

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about how nursing assistants (NAs) perceive the nature of their work and how their work contributes to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This qualitative study addressed these gaps. Twenty-four NAs with WMSDs working in four nursing homes participated in semistructured focus group intervi...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Ching SSY,Szeto G,Lai GKB,Lai XB,Chan YT,Cheung K

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational and environmental health nurses should educate workers about healthy lifestyle choices such as proper nutrition and exercise to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Randolph SA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2012 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN) web-based membership survey of 5,138 members was designed to identify occupational health and safety issues facing members. A total of 2,123 members responded to the survey (41% response rate). Of the AAOHN members who responded to this survey, 61...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Deangelis MP,Burgel BJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine working conditions for children working at industry descriptive study was conducted between May and June 2010 and included 249 workers 18 years at a Kahramanmaras industry site. Study data demonstrated that 33.3% of the children were 18 working in a mechanics store, 82.3% wer...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Arkan G,Sohbet R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:International travel and infectious respiratory illnesses worldwide place health care workers (HCWs) at increasing risk of respiratory exposures. To ensure the highest quality safety initiatives, one health care system used a quality improvement model of Plan-Do-Study-Act and guidance from Occupational Safety and Heal...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Bien EA,Gillespie GL,Betcher CA,Thrasher TL,Mingerink DR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A qualitative pilot study was conducted in Baltimore City with the aim of documenting specific occupational safety challenges of small-scale urban retailers, or "corner store" owners. Semistructured interviews with a small sample ( n = 4) revealed significant challenges for owners and workers, and revealed potential a...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Ceryes CA,Flamm L,Fitzgerald S

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commercial workplace violence (WPV) prevention training programs differ in their approach to violence prevention and the content they present. This study reviews 12 such programs using criteria developed from training topics in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Guidelines for Preventing Workpl...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Arbury S,Hodgson M,Zankowski D,Lipscomb J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne infection for which no cure or vaccine is available. It made its first appearance in the Americas in December 2013. Seven months later, two locally acquired cases of the disease emerged in the United States. The emergence of chikungunya fever cases in the Americas emphasizes the n...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Girimont TM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges citizens everywhere to prepare for any emergency that might occur in their areas. In conjunction with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the CDC has designed a four-step plan ("Ready America") to assist a...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Lowe LD,Hummel FI

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Additional findings are presented from a 2012 nationwide survey of 2,072 occupational health nurses regarding how they achieved competence in respiratory protection, their preferred methods of learning, and how they motivated employees to use respiratory protection. On-the-job training, taking a National Institute for...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Burgel BJ,Novak DA,Carpenter HE,Gruden M,Lachat AM,Taormina D

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, there are more than 120,000 nail salons in which workers could be potentially exposed to a number of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used in various procedures. Measuring workers exposure in the field is time-consuming and could be very expensive. The purpose of this study was to estimate the V...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Heaton T,Hurst LK,Amiri A,Lungu CT,Oh J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article, the second in a two-part series, reviews and examines the components of clinical nutrition. In Part 2, the authors discuss nutritional components of fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. A resource guide is provided for the occupational health nurse to assist in the implementation of employee ed...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Chikotas N,Toothaker R

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquiring additional education and certifications can transform occupational health nurses into leaders who can enhance the workplace. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Christianson J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity, which increases outdoor workers' risk of breathing smoke for sustained periods. Occupational health nurses have multiple roles to play to protect outdoor workers from the new "smoke season." ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Postma J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study measured the daytime sleepiness (DS) and work safety of fathers during the first 12 weeks of their babies' lives (i.e., early fatherhood). A questionnaire was developed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the Safety Behaviour at Work Scale, a self-reported sleep history, and a work-related incident hi...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Mellor G,Van Vorst S

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between psychosocial factors at work and multi-site musculoskeletal pain among patient care workers. In a survey of 1,572 workers from two hospitals, occupational psychosocial factors and health outcomes of workers with single and multi-site pain were evaluated usin...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Sembajwe G,Tveito TH,Hopcia K,Kenwood C,O'Day ET,Stoddard AM,Dennerlein JT,Hashimoto D,Sorensen G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a highly prevalent sleep disorder contributing to worker absenteeism, decline in productivity, and employer costs. Identification of workers at risk for RLS can contribute to improved worker sleep, safety, and quality of life. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： McCullagh MC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the aging of the work force, occupational health nurses must prepare for encounters with clients who are challenged by osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. Clients should be encouraged to exercise safely to promote functioning at home and work. This article reviews recent literature on the benefits of exercise for wor...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Garrison D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN) conducted a web-based membership survey of 2123 members (41% response rate) in May and June 2012. This column presents educational, certification, and selected industry data for registered nurse and advanced practice nurse AAOHN members. Members are ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Burgel BJ,Kennerly S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a brief overview of the effect of economic globalization on Asia, presents occupational health issues from select countries, and discusses challenges and opportunities for occupational health nurses. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Cheung K,Ishihara I,Lai GK,June KJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Work-related stress is a pattern of reactions to work demands unmatched to nurses' knowledge, skills, or abilities; these challenges exceed their ability to cope, resulting in burnout, turnover, and low quality patient care. An institution-based cross-sectional study of 343 nurses was conducted in public hospitals of ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Salilih SZ,Abajobir AA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls can occur in any occupational setting. Occupational health professionals may focus on creating a safe work environment and training programs to prevent falls. However, an important aspect of safety management is identifying at-risk employees. The purpose of this article is to identify personal risk factors and o...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Lurati AR

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wizner, K., Stradtman, L., Novak, D., and Shaffer, R. (2016). Prevalence of respiratory protective devices in U.S. healthcare facilities: implications for emergency preparedness. Workplace Health & Safety, 64(8):359-368. (Original DOI: 10.1177/2165079916657108) Information from the Association of State and Territorial...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

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更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Students with special health care needs (SHCNs) and individualized education plans (IEPs) may be injured more often in vocational, career, and technical education (CTE) programs. No research to date considers personal protective equipment (PPE) use among students with SHCNs in school-based programs reporting injuries ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Rubenstein E,Shendell D,Eggert BC,Marcella SW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence has consistently revealed international travelers are increasing in numbers every year as more folks travel for business, pleasure, humanitarian reasons, and medical tourism. Clinicians who consistently counsel travelers are well acquainted with the last-minute traveler who would benefit from a travel health ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Sandal C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this integrative review was to evaluate the use of text message (TM) reminders to promote timely medical surveillance examinations (MSEs). Notifying employees of scheduled MSE appointments is challenging. Text messaging can be used by occupational health nurses to remind employees of needed examinations...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Lockhart T,Gillespie GL,Grant V

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational health nursing has evolved since the late 19th century and, with the inclusion of advanced practice nursing, has become essential to the health and safety of workers. A key component of the knowledge required of advanced practice occupational health nurses is an understanding of what it means for workers ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Combs B,Heaton K

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00