Occupational medicine
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Occupational medicine · Jan 2011
ReviewWorkplace management of upper limb disorders: a systematic review.
Upper limb pain is common among working-aged adults and a frequent cause of absenteeism. ⋯ Further research is needed focusing on occupational management of upper limb disorders. Where evidence exists, workplace outcomes (e.g. successful return to pre-morbid employment; lost working days) are rarely addressed.
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Farming is an occupation that predisposes individuals to health problems including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). There is limited research regarding MSDs among farmers especially in Ireland. ⋯ These findings suggest that the number of hours worked by farmers, rather than enterprise specific tasks render farmers more susceptible to MSDs. Further investigation is needed to explore risk factors in the development of MSDs.
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Occupational medicine · Oct 2010
Evaluation of occupational disease surveillance in six EU countries.
Registries of occupational diseases in various European countries differ considerably in criteria for notification and recognition, statistical data provided and the legal and social security context. Therefore, figures on occupational diseases are not comparable between countries and are often regarded as not reliable even within a country. Still, registries of occupational diseases are an important source for policy on occupational safety and health. ⋯ Registries in EU countries do not adequately monitor existing occupational diseases or adequately alert to newly occurring occupational diseases. There is an urgent need to improve the education and participation of notifying physicians.
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Occupational medicine · Oct 2010
Mental health among commando, airborne and other UK infantry personnel.
Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. ⋯ The effect of warfare on troops' well-being is not universal across occupational groups. A possible explanation for this difference is that the high level of preparedness in RMCs and PARAs may lessen the psychological impact of war-zone deployment experiences.
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It is proposed that isolation in general practice is one of the factors that leads to work-related stress and the low attraction of this work. In Finland, 71% of physicians who worked or had worked in a primary health care centre agreed with the statement 'working as a doctor in a health centre is too often isolated work'. ⋯ Enabling flexible teamwork and social and professional support networks are the key issues in solving the problem of occupational isolation in general practice.