Identifying Reverse Malingering in the Civilian Occupational Setting
Malingering is a common phenomenon in the workplace. However, reverse malingering can be just as common, but may have greater negative consequences for employees and employers. The only research on reverse malingering has been conducted in the military; however, little is known about this phenomenon in the civilian setting. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - June 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lurati, A. R. Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Chronic exposure to a broad array of antigens after workers inhale aerosolized organic dust particles from mold, animal dander, bird droppings, and chemicals, especially pesticides or herbicides, increases risk for hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Several demographic characteristics of immigrant workers in farming, poultry processing, construction, and landscaping increase this worker population’s risk. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Wysong, K., Phillips, J. A., Hammond, S. Tags: Current Topics Source Type: research
Promoting Adult Pertussis Vaccination in the Workplace
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Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: CE Module Source Type: research
Promoting Adult Pertussis Vaccination in the Workplace
Vaccines are an important disease prevention strategy among individuals of all age groups. Despite the success of vaccinations in preventing communicable diseases, adults, in particular, often have sub-optimal vaccination rates. Consequently, some vaccine-preventable diseases, such as pertussis, are still on the rise in the United States despite the availability of the Tdap vaccine. As most adults can be found in the workplace, occupational and environmental health nurses are in a unique position to encourage employers to promote adequate Tdap vaccination among their employees. As specific resources regarding Tdap vaccinat...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Luthy, K. E., Bainum, J. L., Beckstrand, R. L., Macintosh, J. L. B., Eden, L. M., Saunders, B. Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
Origin of a Musculoskeletal Guideline: Caring for Older Workers
Today’s employers are hiring a more age-diverse workforce. As Americans work longer, age-related changes often create activity limitations. Musculoskeletal disorders affect many older workers heightening their risk of workplace injury. Compounded by multiple comorbidities, older workers will need occupational health nurses with expert knowledge to maintain safe and productive workplaces. Older workers do not experience as many injuries as younger workers, but when they are injured, recovery is longer. The author developed and conducted a survey of New Jersey occupational health nurses. The results showed that overexe...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Delloiacono, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Home-Based Direct Care Workers: Their Reported Injuries and Perceived Training Knowledge
The objectives of the study were to profile occupational injury patterns across home health and hospice care (HHC), organization characteristics, and home health aides’ (HHAs) individual characteristics, and examine how worker training affects HHAs’ risk of reporting an injury using the model of human factors of health care in the home. The authors measured training knowledge using an 11-item scale and conducted univariate and bivariate analyses to describe injury patterns across individual, occupational, and organizational factors using STATA 12.0. The researchers found that work-related injuries and type of i...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hamadi, H., Probst, J. C., Khan, M. M., Bellinger, J., Porter, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Individuals in the Workplace
Higher rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are found in rural populations and barriers lessen the ability of these individuals to effectively manage diabetes. By lessening potential barriers to self-care management, health professionals, especially occupational health nurses, can assist individuals confidently manage T2DM. In this article, the authors provide an overview of diabetes self-management barriers for rural populations and implications for health professionals who assist individuals with T2DM in the workplace. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Grant, J. S., Steadman, L. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Double Jeopardy: Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Among Noise-Exposed Workers
This study demonstrated that tinnitus is a considerable problem for noise-exposed workers. Workers with hearing loss demonstrated significantly higher rates of tinnitus. Comprehensive workplace hearing conservation programs should include tinnitus management for noise-exposed workers, along with other key elements such as noise control and hearing protection. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hong, O., Chin, D. L., Phelps, S., Joo, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Health Coaching the Worker With Celiac Disease
L.Y., a 52-year-old project manager, had a series of minor epistaxis episodes while at work. After seeing his primary care physician, he was diagnosed with anemia which was attributed to the epistaxis. After being evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for treatment of the epistaxis, anemia continued. Eventually, he was diagnosed with celiac disease. Implications for health coaching are explored. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 22, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Smith, L. Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research
Factors Influencing the Decision to Receive an Influenza Vaccination Among Manufacturing Plant and Day Care Center Employees
To improve influenza immunization rates, it is essential to understand why adults are not immunized and the factors that influence their decisions. This information can be used to tailor educational materials and outreach. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: McKeirnan, K. C. Tags: Current Topics Source Type: research
The Effects of Workplace Physical Activity Programs in Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Tags: CE Module Source Type: research
The Effects of Workplace Physical Activity Programs on Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This article reviews the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) interventions at the workplace to reduce musculoskeletal pain among employees and assesses the effect size of these programs using meta-analysis. Four databases (i.e., PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Cochrane) were searched for research trials, which included comparison groups of employees that assessed PA programs, musculoskeletal pain, and health-related behaviors, published between January 1990 and March 2013. The meta-analysis estimates of standardized mean differences (Hedges’ g) present significant evidence of less general pain (g = –.40 ...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Moreira-Silva, I., Teixeira, P. M., Santos, R., Abreu, S., Moreira, C., Mota, J. Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
Workplace Discrimination Is Associated With Alcohol Abuse Among Ethnically Diverse Hospital Staff
Research suggests that workplace discrimination plays a role in absenteeism, productivity, and turnover. A link among workplace discrimination, mental health, and health disparities may also exist. The purpose of this study was to determine whether self-reported workplace discrimination is associated with alcohol abuse among hospital workers. Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data collected from a prospective cohort study of workers in two healthcare institutions (n = 664) was conducted. Workplace discrimination in the previous 12 months was reported by 14% (n = 91) of participants who were four times more likely to sco...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Thrasher, A. D., Wells, A. M., Spencer, S. M., Cofie, L., Yen, I. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Cultural Influence on Coping Strategies of Filipino Immigrant Nurses
This study contributes to the burgeoning interest in understanding culture’s influence on coping patterns and preferences among diverse populations. Occupational health nurses and administrators can use these findings to develop culturally appropriate health promotion programs and interventions to retain quality nurses and promote healthier workplaces. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Connor, J. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Relationship Between Hiding Emotions and Health Outcomes Among South Korean Interactive Service Workers
This study is a secondary analysis of data extracted from the 2011 Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS), a longitudinal study conducted by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA). For the present analysis, 15,669 workers who interacted with others at work were selected. Based on existing literature, a set of variables was chosen from the KWCS. Psychological well-being was measured using the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index. The results indicated that frequently hiding feelings is related to presenteeism. Also, among workers who hide emotions at work, an inverse relationship was found be...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - May 3, 2016 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lee, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
