The application of a classification-tree model for predicting low back pain prevalence among hospital staff.

Abstract:

:Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread musculoskeletal condition that frequently occurs in the working-age population (including hospital staff). This study proposes a classification-tree model to predict LBP risk levels in Sacré-Cœur Hospital, Lebanon (as a case study-236 chosen staffs) using various predictor individual and occupational factors. The developed tree model explained 80% of variance in LBP risk levels using standing hours/day (90% in relative importance), job status/sitting hours per day (80% each), body mass index (71%), working days/week (63%), domestic activity hours/week (36%), weight (35%), job dissatisfaction/sitting on ergonomic chairs (30% each), height (28%), gender (27%), sufficient break time (26%), using handling techniques/age (25% each), job stress (24%), marital status/wearing orthopedic insoles/extra professional activity (22% each), practicing prevention measures (20%), children care hours/week (16%), and type of sport activity/sports hours per week, car sitting, and fear of changing work due to LBP (15% each). The overall accuracy of this predictive tree once compared with actual subjects was estimated to be 77%. The proposed tree model can be used by expert physicians in their decision-making for LBP diagnosis among hospital staff.

authors

Mendelek F,Caby I,Pelayo P,Kheir RB

doi

10.1080/19338244.2012.663010

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2013-01-01 00:00:00

pages

135-44

issue

3

eissn

1933-8244

issn

2154-4700

journal_volume

68

pub_type

杂志文章
  • A study of Gulf War veterans with a possible deployment-related syndrome.

    abstract::A previous symptom-based survey of veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War suggested a neurological syndrome (blurred vision, loss of balance/dizziness, tremors/shaking, and speech difficulty). The authors conducted the present study to determine whether specific findings could indicate an organic basis for this po...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.61.6.271-278

    authors: Levine PH,Richardson PK,Zolfaghari L,Cleary SD,Geist CE,Potolicchio S,Young HA,Simmens SJ,Schessel D,Williams K,Mahan CM,Kang HK

    更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00

  • Occupational safety and health regulations and implementation challenges in Uganda.

    abstract::The burden of occupational diseases and injuries is high in developing countries due to several challenges including poor regulatory frameworks. To explore the status of occupational safety and health (OSH) policies and related implementation challenges in Uganda, we reviewed OSH regulations and conducted key informan...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2018.1492895

    authors: Atusingwize E,Musinguzi G,Ndejjo R,Buregyeya E,Kayongo B,Mubeezi R,Mugambe RK,Ali Halage A,Sekimpi DK,Bazeyo W,Wang JS,Ssempebwa JC

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Daytime sleepiness among Midwestern firefighters.

    abstract::Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the most common symptom of sleep-disorders. Although high levels of EDS have been reported among firefighters, there is a limited understanding on EDS in firefighters. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in full-time firefighters (n = 275). The survey included the Epworth Sleep...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1841718

    authors: Shi Y,Bender B,McGovern P,Jung EM,DeMoulin D,Jacobs S,Prichard JR,Kim H

    更新日期:2020-11-03 00:00:00

  • Occupational health and safety challenges in China--focusing on township-village enterprises.

    abstract::China has experienced dramatic industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth over the last 3 decades. The rapid transformation and dramatic prosperity of industries in rural areas have, in turn, created tremendous challenges for occupational health and safety (OHS). This article was prepared to address occupati...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2010.486424

    authors: Wang X,Wu S,Song Q,Tse LA,Yu IT,Wong TW,Griffiths S

    更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00

  • Social inequality, noise pollution, and quality of life of slum dwellers in Pokhara, Nepal.

    abstract::This work is a cross-sectional comparative study conducted on 528 residents in the slum and non-slum areas of Pokhara, Nepal. Of the total number of respondents, 90.2% in the slums and 63.3% in the non-slums indicated the existence of a main source of noise, and 80.7% in the slums and 66.0% in the non-slums replied th...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1860880

    authors: Choi E,Bhandari TR,Shrestha N

    更新日期:2020-12-23 00:00:00

  • Comparison of the physical and mental health problems of unemployed with employees in South Korea.

    abstract::This study compared the physical and mental health problems of adults with standard and nonstandard employment with those who were unemployed. We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to compare adult males and females with standard and nonstandard employment with those who were un...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1783503

    authors: Ahn J,Kim NS,Lee BK,Park J,Kim Y

    更新日期:2020-06-24 00:00:00

  • Aluminum in the lungs of Ontario hardrock miners.

    abstract::The objective of this study was to determine the concentration of aluminum in the autopsied lungs of eight hardrock miners. These miners had inhaled McIntyre Powder (a mixture of aluminum and aluminum oxide) as a prophylaxis against silicosis. The study involved chemical analysis of lungs, where each whole lung was di...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1574703

    authors: Verma DK

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Job strain and incident cardiovascular disease: the confounding and mediating effects of lifestyle habits. An overview of systematic reviews.

    abstract::This overview of systematic reviews (SR) aims to determine how the potential confounding and/or mediating effects of lifestyle habits were taken into consideration in SR examining the job strain effect on cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence. Thirteen SR were identified. Lifestyle habits were often considered as con...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1828244

    authors: Riopel C,Lavigne-Robichaud M,Trudel X,Milot A,Gilbert-Ouimet M,Talbot D,Aubé K,Brisson C

    更新日期:2020-10-04 00:00:00

  • Impacts on ambient air quality due to flaring activities in one of Oman's oilfields.

    abstract::This work was conducted to assess the impacts on workplace and ambient air quality due to release of sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) into the atmosphere at Al-Noor production station, located in southern desert of Sultanate of Oman. The SO(2) is released because of oxidation of H(2)S to SO(2) on flaring of H(2)S rich off gas a...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2011.573021

    authors: Abdul-Wahab S,Ali S,Sardar S,Irfan N

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Blood lead level and Helicobacter pylori infection in a healthy population: A cross-sectional study.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to investigate whether elevated blood lead level (BLL) is a risk factor for Helicobacter pylori infection. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed on 2,625 subjects who visited a university hospital for general health examination. H. pylori infection was detected using histologic exami...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1654969

    authors: Park WJ,Kim SH,Kang W,Ahn JS,Cho S,Lim DY,Kim S,Moon JD

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Dermatitis in the mining industry: incidence, sources, and time loss.

    abstract::Occupational skin diseases and disorders are the most commonly reported nontrauma-related category of occupational illness in the United States, and mining has one of the highest incidence rates among all industries. The authors' objective in this study was to describe mining industry dermatitis incidence, sources of ...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.60.2.77-85

    authors: Poplin GS,Miller HD,Hintz PJ,Martini L,Burgess JL

    更新日期:2005-03-01 00:00:00

  • Efficiency of different respiratory protective devices for removal of particulate and gaseous reactive oxygen species from welding fumes.

    abstract::Ultraviolet (UV) light inherent to welding processes generates ozone (O(3)) with subsequent formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) through photochemical reactions when UV light is present with O(3). This study aimed to determine the performance of filters used as respiratory protective devices by welding personnel...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2011.650799

    authors: Chen HL,Chung SH,Jhuo ML

    更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00

  • Psychometric evaluation of a new instrument in Spanish to measure the wellness of university nursing faculty.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to design and validate an instrument to measure the wellness among university nursing faculty. The study was performed in two phases. Phase I consisted of the development of the instrument with discussion groups and participant consensus. We designed an instrument including the 21 items or ps...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2016.1246411

    authors: Hurtado-Pardos B,Casas I,Lluch-Canut T,Moreno-Arroyo C,Nebot-Bergua C,Roldán-Merino J

    更新日期:2018-01-02 00:00:00

  • Occupational noise exposure and hearing loss: A study of knowledge, attitude and practice among Tanzanian iron and steel workers.

    abstract::We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high noise level. A modified, validated, structured questionnaire was used to collect information from 25...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1607816

    authors: Nyarubeli IP,Tungu AM,Bråtveit M,Moen BE

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Evaluation of the physical activity of anesthesiologists in the operating room during daily work using a triaxial accelerometer.

    abstract::Appropriate daily exercise is recommended to remain healthy for adults, including medical professionals. In this study, the authors quantified daily physical activity of anesthesiologists in the operating room using a newly developed triaxial accelerometer, Jukudai Mate. During daily work, mean±SD energy expenditure o...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2013.778809

    authors: Tanaka H,Kawamata T,Gen-No H,Nose H,Kawamata M

    更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00

  • Short-term effects of airborne pollen on the risk of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.

    abstract::The authors carried out a pilot study in Clermont-Ferrand (France) over the period from 2000 to 2001 to analyze the short-term relationship between daily variations in rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis and daily variations in pollen counts. Data from the ERASME database made it possible to identify all the individu...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.60.3.170-176

    authors: Zeghnoun A,Ravault C,Fabres B,Lecadet J,Quénel P,Thibaudon M,Caillaud D

    更新日期:2005-05-01 00:00:00

  • Investigating the relationship between occupational exposure to nanomaterials and symptoms of nanotechnology companies' employees.

    abstract:PURPOSE:The increasing use of nanomaterials in academic and industrial environments has raised concerns about the potential effects of these materials on human and the environment. Researches have shown that occupational exposure to nanomaterials can affect employees' health. Many companies are active in the field of n...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1863315

    authors: Omari Shekaftik S,H Shirazi F,Yarahmadi R,Rasouli M,Ashtarinezhad A

    更新日期:2020-12-23 00:00:00

  • Calcitropic hormones, bone turnover, and lead exposure among female smelter workers.

    abstract::To study the association between levels of lead in blood and bone among female former smelter workers in Bunker Hill, Idaho, the authors performed a longitudinal study using homeostatic regulators of calcium and biomarkers of bone turnover. The authors measured participants' blood lead levels (by means of a graphite f...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.60.4.195-204

    authors: Potula V,Henderson A,Kaye W

    更新日期:2005-07-01 00:00:00

  • Factors contributing to intercity commercial bus drivers' crash involvement risk.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to examine the influence of demographic, environmental, and occupational factors as well as behavioral characteristics of intercity bus drivers on their crash involvement risk. A total of 107 intercity bus drivers from Tehran, Iran, participated in the study. Logistic regression model suggest...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2017.1306478

    authors: Besharati MM,Tavakoli Kashani A

    更新日期:2018-07-04 00:00:00

  • Symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders among ammunition factory workers in Turkey.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to determine the risk factors among ammunition factory workers in Turkey. This cross-sectional study was performed on 955 ammunition factory workers. Potential risk factors were investigated with a quest...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2011.627893

    authors: Pinar T,Cakmak ZA,Saygun M,Akdur R,Ulu N,Keles I,Saylam HS

    更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00

  • The hearing health of live-music sound engineers.

    abstract::Most studies of hearing loss prevention in the music industry focus on the risk of hearing injury to musicians. However, live-music sound engineers (LMSE) may also be at risk of hearing injury due to their work-related sound exposure. We studied 27 LMSE, all of whom underwent otologic examination, including audiometry...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2020.1828241

    authors: McGinnity S,Beach EF,Cowan RSC,Mulder J

    更新日期:2020-10-22 00:00:00

  • Worker, workplace, and community/environmental risk factors for workplace violence in emergency departments.

    abstract::Workplace violence committed by patients and visitors has high propensity to occur against emergency department employees. This article reports the association of worker, workplace, and community/environmental factors with violence risks. A cross-sectional research design was used with 280 employees from six emergency...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2016.1160861

    authors: Gillespie GL,Pekar B,Byczkowski TL,Fisher BS

    更新日期:2017-03-04 00:00:00

  • Noise levels in fitness classes are still too high: evidence from 1997-1998 and 2009-2011.

    abstract::Fitness instructors routinely use high music volumes that may be harmful to hearing. This study assessed noise levels during 35 low-intensity and 65 high-intensity fitness classes in 1997-1998 and 2009-2011. Questionnaires examined instructors' and clients' preferred music volumes and whether they found loud music "st...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2013.771248

    authors: Beach EF,Nie V

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Exercise and cardiovascular load in workers with high occupational physical activity.

    abstract::This study investigated the association between exercise and cardiovascular load in Korean mail carriers with high occupational physical activity (OPA). A total of 36 subjects completed a questionnaire, and their heart rates were measured for 3 consecutive days. Treadmill tests were used determine maximal oxygen uptak...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1657059

    authors: Lee SJ,Moon MK,Choi WJ,Jang TW

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • The prevalence of chromosomal aberrations in Argentine air crew members.

    abstract::The authors analyzed the effects of chronic exposure of Argentine air crew members to low doses of ionizing radiations. Genetic damage induced by either low doses or low rates of ionizing radiation was higher than expected. Seventy-one heparinized blood samples were obtained from technical ground workers (group A; n =...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.64.2.101-106

    authors: De Luca JC,Picco SJ,Macintyre C,Dulout FN,Lopez-Larraza DM

    更新日期:2009-07-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of industrial pollution on respiratory morbidity among female residents of India.

    abstract::The authors evaluated the respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function test results (forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1], and ratio of FEV1 to FVC [FEV1%]) of female residents of the critically polluted industrial estate of Vapi, Gujarat (state), India, and compared these with contr...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3200/AEOH.63.2.87-92

    authors: Patel S,Ramaiah Nellore MR,Sadhu HG,Kulkarni PK,Patel BD,Parikh DJ

    更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00

  • Socialized occupational medicine in Israel: past, present, and future.

    abstract::Occupational health in Israel is unique as it was originally established as a socialized service which anchored in extensive legislation and is accessible to all employees and employers without copayment. We review historical processes and legal basis that led to current structure of public occupational medicine servi...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1577211

    authors: Rinsky-Halivni L,Cohen C,Moshe S,Amster E

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Interest of exhaled biomarkers in occupational asthma to latex: a case report.

    abstract::New methods for exploring pulmonary inflammation might be useful: measurements of exhaled nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). The authors describe the application and utility of these methods in a case report of pediatric nurse presenting an occupational asthma to lat...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2011.619213

    authors: de Broucker V,Hulo S,Cherot-Kornobis N,Lartigau-Sezary I,Matran R,Sobaszek A,Edme JL

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Association of environmental exposure to heavy metals and eczema in US population: Analysis of blood cadmium, lead, and mercury.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:We aim to explore the association between blood heavy metal concentrations of cadmium, lead, and mercury with ever-report of eczema in the US population. METHODS:We used NHANES cross-sectional data from 2005-2006. Eczema was measured among 4509 adults and 3898 non-adults. The association between eczema and ...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2018.1467874

    authors: Wei J,Zhang JJ,Ji JS

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Simultaneity of leisure behaviors and common mental disorders among healthcare workers.

    abstract::The objective of this study was to investigate the aggregation of four leisure behaviors and the association between the number of leisure behaviors and common mental disorders (CMD). A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample of healthcare workers of Brazil. The aggregation of the types of l...

    journal_title:Archives of environmental & occupational health

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/19338244.2017.1393382

    authors: Rocha SV,Barbosa AR,de Araújo TM

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00