Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialParticipatory intervention for workplace improvements on mental health and job performance among blue-collar workers: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
To explore the effect of participatory intervention for workplace improvement on mental health and job performance. ⋯ It is suggested that the participatory intervention for workplace improvement is effective against deterioration in mental health and for improving job performance.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009
Comparative StudyHealth care utilization for musculoskeletal back disorders, Washington State union carpenters, 1989-2003.
Private health care utilization rates for musculoskeletal back disorders were contrasted to rates of work-related injuries or disorders for a large cohort of union carpenters over a 15-year period. ⋯ Patterns of utilization across private and workers' compensation delivery systems are not independent; we need to look broadly at sources of health care coverage to better understand the health of working populations.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2009
Comparative StudyImpact of an indoor smoking ban on bar workers' exposure to secondhand smoke.
To evaluate the impact of an indoor smoke-free bylaw in Toronto, Ontario, implemented June 2004. ⋯ Compliance with the ban was high, and the ban led to a substantial reduction in SHS exposure.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Mar 2009
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea during commercial driver medical examinations.
To evaluate consensus criteria for screening commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ⋯ Drivers identified by the consensus criteria have a high likelihood of OSA. Drivers' poor compliance with PSGs and OSA treatment support federally mandated screening of commercial drivers.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Feb 2009
Evaluation of resource utilization and cost burden before and after an employer-based migraine education program.
Study objectives were to determine the impact of migraine and severe headache on employer burden, resource utilization, and workplace productivity before and after a migraine education program; estimate the associated costs in an employed sample; and evaluate whether a migraine management program can help manage costs. ⋯ Migraine management programs, including screening questionnaires and educational initiatives, may potentially help reduce the employer cost burden due to improvements in their employees' disability associated with migraine headache.