Work-related stress and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：:Background: Addiction and mental health (AMH) professionals often experience high levels of burnout, which can lead to detrimental outcomes for patient care and safety and the AMH professional themselves. Interventions aimed at improving well-being can be useful to tackle the issues surrounding burnout. Specifically, ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Vuong W,Ledi D,Kelland J,Hunter D,Boffa E,Agyapong VIO

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：: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：: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：:Although small-scale enterprises (SSEs) dominate the private enterprise sector, knowledge about support for these organizations from occupational health services (OHSs) is insufficient. The aim of this research was to study OHS services provided and staff cooperation with SSEs in Norway and Sweden. In total, 87 Norweg...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Vinberg S,Torsdatter Markussen L,Landstad BJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot project aimed to improve depression symptoms and quality-of-life measures for individuals in a worksite disease management program. Two hundred forty-three individuals were invited to participate, out of which 69 enrolled. The participants had a history of diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia, and demo...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Jensen E,Dumas BP,Edlund BJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preventable injuries kill thousands of the world's population every day and injure millions each year. Road traffic crashes and opioid drug misuse are major causes of these injuries. Increased efforts are needed to promote strong policies, develop new prevention strategies, and protect workers from these global public...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Phillips JA

更新日期：2017-10-01 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

abstract：:Work environments are continuously changing with the introduction of new technologies, substances and work processes, changes in the structure of the workforce and labor market, and new forms of employment and work organization. New work situations bring both risks and challenges for workers and employers, which, in t...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Wandzich DE,Płaza GA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational exposure to the solvent 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) used in degreasing, dry cleaning, spray adhesives, and aerosol solvents has been linked to neurological illnesses. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Chalupka S

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:Obesity affects individuals physically and emotionally, contributing to direct and indirect employer costs. Targeted obesity interventions through the Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Core Curriculum offered at the worksite could promote healthy lifestyle decisions resulting in weight improvement among overweight...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Giese KK,Cook PF

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders at a significantly higher rate than workers in other industries. Consequently, a growing demand for patient handling devices to reduce worker injury has evolved. This article reviews the literature regarding interventions designed to reduce injuries among healt...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Aslam I,Davis SA,Feldman SR,Martin WE

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When health care workers receive health care at their workplace, an ethical question arises if the workplace is considered kin. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Gupta D

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：: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：: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 investigated whether factors related to bodily contact between health care workers and patients were associated with patient-initiated violence. This cross-sectional study surveyed 496 Danish health care workers measuring patient-initiated violence, use of assistive devices, body mass index, physical exerti...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Pihl-Thingvad J,Brandt LPA,Andersen LL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wellness champion networks are deemed an important component to workplace wellness programs. By encouraging colleagues to engage in healthy behaviors, champions can help improve employee health and well-being outcomes, while reducing healthcare costs and increasing productivity. However, little evidence exis...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Mitchell L,Amaya M,Battista L,Melnyk B,Andridge R,Kaye G

更新日期：2020-11-11 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：:An idle body can harbor an idle mind that often brews something appalling in emptiness. Refreshing one's mind during Down-Time (Me-Time) with "harmless" activities is a must whether at home or at the workplace. ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Gupta D,Restum A,McKelvey G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fit testing of respirators has been recommended, legislated, and implemented in many countries. In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health advocates a fit check, or seal check, before donning a respirator for each fit test. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Or P,Chung J,Wong T

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article compares hospital managers' (HM), unit managers' (UM), and health care workers' (HCW) perceptions of respiratory protection safety climate in acute care hospitals. The article is based on survey responses from 215 HMs, 245 UMs, and 1,105 HCWs employed by 98 acute care hospitals in six states. Ten survey q...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Peterson K,Rogers BM,Brosseau LM,Payne J,Cooney J,Joe L,Novak D

更新日期：2016-07-01 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：: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：: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：: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 health nurses are the largest group of occupational health professionals, and are critical to the delivery of quality health care services to the nation's work force. Educational preparation of occupational health nurses has advanced in recent years, and the need for occupational health nurses with advanc...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： McCullagh MC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate an education program to prevent low back pain among nurses. This interventional study used a one-group, pretest/posttest design and was conducted in four hospitals in Bolu, Turkey. Nurses' knowledge was assessed before and after training; 60 nurses were evaluated while performing ...

journal_title：Workplace health & safety

authors： Karahan A,Bayraktar N

更新日期：2013-02-01 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