Tag: Occupational Health
2001 to 2021 Saw Decline in Physician Work Hours
However, trend offset by increase in advanced practice professionals weekly work hours
~10 Percent of Deaths Among Ever-Employed Linked to COPD in 2020
Industries with highest proportionate mortality ratios were mining, accommodation and food services, construction
Exposure to Occupational Inhalable Agents Could Increase RA Risk
Markedly elevated risk seen for ACPA-positive RA with exposure to any occupational inhalable agents, smoking, high genetic risk score
Occupational Exposures Linked to Decline in Lung Capacity
Authors say exposure control and regular respiratory health surveillance needed for workers
Physicians With Disabilities Experience More Mistreatment
Physicians with disabilities reported physical and sexual mistreatment from both coworkers and patients
Occupational Exposures Tied to ALS Risk
Greatest risks seen with self-reported occupational metals exposure
Paid Sick Leave Tied to Lower U.S. Workforce Mortality
State laws preempting local authority to mandate paid sick leave may contribute to increased mortality in working-age adults
SMART Work and Life Intervention Reduces Sitting Time for Office Workers
Greater reduction in sitting time and increase in standing time seen with SWAL intervention plus height-adjustable desk
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Infection Prevention Professionals Explored
65 percent of respondents reported burnout; more negative mental health impacts seen for frontline and practicing IPs
Resilience and Stress Management Program Aids Health Care Workers
Improvements seen in resilience, stress, anxiety, and burnout-exhaustion after the six-week program
