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View article: Size matters effect of screen setup on muscle activity and posture in computer work
Size matters effect of screen setup on muscle activity and posture in computer work Open
This research aims to investigate and compare how computers work on five different workstation setups of multiple or large screens and viewing distances (27-inch and 49-inch at 70 or 90 cm viewing distance) affect muscular load in neck/sho…
View article: Organisational-level risk and health-promoting factors within the healthcare sector—a systematic search and review
Organisational-level risk and health-promoting factors within the healthcare sector—a systematic search and review Open
Introduction The healthcare sector is globally experiencing increasing demands and workplace interventions on an organisational level is sought to create healthy workplaces. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of Nordic resear…
View article: School Principals’ Work Participation in an Extended Working Life—Are They Able to, and Do They Want to? A Quantitative Study of the Work Situation
School Principals’ Work Participation in an Extended Working Life—Are They Able to, and Do They Want to? A Quantitative Study of the Work Situation Open
The objective of this study is to increase the knowledge regarding school principals’ work situations by examining the associations between various factors and the school principals’ assessments of their ability or wish to work until 65 ye…
View article: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Associations between Occupational Factors, Signs of Exhaustion, and the Intention to Change Workplace among Swedish Principals
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Associations between Occupational Factors, Signs of Exhaustion, and the Intention to Change Workplace among Swedish Principals Open
A high turnover among principals may disrupt the continuity of leadership and negatively affect teachers and, by extension, the students. The aim was to investigate to what extent various work environment factors and signs of exhaustion we…
View article: Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers
Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers Open
Working conditions of 20 Swedish pig transport drivers (PTD) were assessed by a questionnaire, a workshop, and recorded postures and movements during on-farm loading, driving, unloading at abattoir and vehicle cleaning. High arm positions …
View article: Action Levels for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Neck and Upper Extremities: A Proposal
Action Levels for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Neck and Upper Extremities: A Proposal Open
There are several well-known risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Despite this knowledge, too many people still work in harmful conditions. The absence of occupational exposure limits (OELs) for physical workload…
View article: Exploring Local Initiatives to Improve the Work Environment: A Qualitative Survey in Swedish Home Care Practice
Exploring Local Initiatives to Improve the Work Environment: A Qualitative Survey in Swedish Home Care Practice Open
Home care for the elderly constitutes a large and growing part of the social welfare system. Though, home care work is associated with a number of work environment-related challenges, including an increased risk for injuries, musculoskelet…
View article: The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - A cohort study of female nurses, sonographers and teachers.
The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - A cohort study of female nurses, sonographers and teachers. Open
Background : Musculoskeletal pain is common in the general population and constitutes a major public health problem . A large proportion of these conditions may be work related. The aim of this study was to explore the relative importance …
View article: Picking low hanging fruit – A scoping review of work environment related interventions in the home care sector
Picking low hanging fruit – A scoping review of work environment related interventions in the home care sector Open
Home care for elderly people is an important part of the social welfare system. The sector employs many people, especially women, and work environment issues are common. This review explores the scientific literature on organizational inte…
View article: The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - A cohort study of female nurses, sonographers and teachers.
The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - A cohort study of female nurses, sonographers and teachers. Open
Background : Musculoskeletal pain is common in the general population and constitutes a major public health problem . A large proportion of these conditions may be work related. The aim of this study was to explore the relative importance …
View article: The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - a cohort study of female teachers, nurses and sonographers
The impact of occupational and personal factors on musculoskeletal pain - a cohort study of female teachers, nurses and sonographers Open
Background Musculoskeletal pain is common in the general population and constitutes a major public health problem. A large proportion of these conditions may be work related. This study aimed to explore the relative importance of physical,…
View article: Work-related neck and upper limb disorders – quantitative exposure–response relationships adjusted for personal characteristics and psychosocial conditions
Work-related neck and upper limb disorders – quantitative exposure–response relationships adjusted for personal characteristics and psychosocial conditions Open
Based on the findings, we propose threshold limit values for upper arm and wrist velocity.
View article: Assessments of Physical Workload in Sonography Tasks Using Inclinometry, Goniometry, and Electromyography
Assessments of Physical Workload in Sonography Tasks Using Inclinometry, Goniometry, and Electromyography Open
None of the three echocardiography techniques was optimal concerning physical workload. Thus, to achieve more variation in physical load we recommend that the equipment be arranged so that the sonographer can alternate between two differen…
View article: Burnout among Swedish school teachers – a cross-sectional analysis
Burnout among Swedish school teachers – a cross-sectional analysis Open
Even if circa 50 % of the teachers appear do well with respect to burnout, the results points to the need of implementing multifaceted countermeasures that may serve to reduce burnout.
View article: Opting to wear prismatic spectacles was associated with reduced neck pain in dental personnel: a longitudinal cohort study
Opting to wear prismatic spectacles was associated with reduced neck pain in dental personnel: a longitudinal cohort study Open
Dental personnel opting to wear prismatic spectacles reduced their neck pain significantly more at follow up compared with the reference group. These results are worthwhile testing in a randomised design. The practical implication of this …
View article: Cross-sectional associations between occupational factors and musculoskeletal pain in women teachers, nurses and sonographers
Cross-sectional associations between occupational factors and musculoskeletal pain in women teachers, nurses and sonographers Open
The occupational groups were affected differently and need different protective measures. For the teachers, the psychosocial work environment should be improved. The surgical staff and sonographers require measures to mitigate lifting and …
View article: Health surveillance under adverse ergonomics conditions – validity of a screening method adapted for the occupational health service
Health surveillance under adverse ergonomics conditions – validity of a screening method adapted for the occupational health service Open
A new health surveillance protocol for work-related upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders has been validated by comparing the results with a reference protocol. The studied protocol, Health Surveillance in Adverse Ergonomics Conditions…