Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health
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Scand J Work Environ Health · May 2009
Self-reported versus expert-assessed work-relatedness of pain in the neck, shoulder, and arm.
The aim of this study was to compare self-reported work-relatedness of neck-shoulder and arm pain with experts' assessments based on specific criteria. ⋯ Compared with expert assessment, self-reporting did not seem to particularly exaggerate work-relatedness. Nevertheless, there was considerable disagreement, especially on cases assessed as non-work--related. However, agreement will depend on the case definitions and the criteria for work-relatedness used both by the participants and the experts.
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Scand J Work Environ Health · May 2009
Sleep duration and sleep-related problems in different occupations in the Hordaland Health Study.
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between occupation and sleep duration, sleepiness, insufficient sleep, and insomnia in day and shift workers (including night work and watches). ⋯ Occupation has separate effects on sleep duration and sleep-related problems, independent of the effects of shift work.