Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2017
Evaluation of a Digital Behavioral Counseling Program for Reducing Risk Factors for Chronic Disease in a Workforce.
To evaluate a digitally delivered, intensive behavioral counseling program for a workforce at risk for obesity-related chronic disease. ⋯ The digital health program was effective for engaging employees in health behavior change. Digital options facilitate widespread implementation.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2017
Observational StudyUtility of Lung Clearance Index Testing as a Noninvasive Marker of Deployment-related Lung Disease.
The aim of this study was to determine utility and sensitivity of lung clearance index (LCI) testing as a marker of lung injury in symptomatic military deployers compared with healthy controls. ⋯ The trend toward higher LCI scores in symptomatic deployers may be linked to underlying lung disease and/or BMI but requires further investigation in a larger population.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2017
The Association Between Perceived Stress and Low Back Pain Among Eldercare Workers in Japan.
We investigated the association between perceived stress and low back pain (LBP) among Japanese eldercare workers. ⋯ Higher perceived stress was independently associated with LBP among eldercare workers. Our study indicates the importance of considering perceived stress as one of the factors related to LBP.