Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialCardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in First Responders Resulting From an Individualized Lifestyle and Blood Test Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
We tested the hypothesis that a lifestyle program would improve risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in first responders. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03322046.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Dec 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialReducing Metabolic Syndrome Risk Using a Personalized Wellness Program.
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a targeted, personalized wellness program on reducing employees' future risk of metabolic syndrome. ⋯ At scale, such programs would be expected to lead to significant downstream reduction in major clinical events and costs.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Jul 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialMindfulness goes to work: impact of an online workplace intervention.
The objective of this study was to determine whether a mindfulness program, created for the workplace, was both practical and efficacious in decreasing employee stress while enhancing resiliency and well-being. ⋯ This online mindfulness intervention seems to be both practical and effective in decreasing employee stress, while improving resiliency, vigor, and work engagement, thereby enhancing overall employee well-being.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialImputing at-work productivity loss using results of a randomized controlled trial comparing tapentadol extended release and oxycodone controlled release for osteoarthritis pain.
: To determine the impact of tapentadol extended release (ER) versus placebo or oxycodone controlled release (CR) on the work productivity of adults with chronic moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis pain. ⋯ : Effective osteoarthritis pain treatment also may help employees to function better at work and reduce their employers' productivity costs.
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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.