Promoting Best Practices for Managing Acute Low Back Pain in an Occupational Environment
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Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Tags: CE Module Source Type: research
Promoting Best Practices for Managing Acute Low Back Pain in an Occupational Environment
Providers treating low back pain must be confident and knowledgeable in evidence-based practice (EBP) to provide the best outcomes. An online education course was created in an effort to increase knowledge and confidence in EBP and clinical practice guidelines specific to low back pain in an occupational setting. There were 80 participants who completed the pre-test and post-test. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge and confidence scores after completion of the course. An online education course was shown to be a cost-effective, accessible tool to increase knowledge and confidence of EBP...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Slaughter, A. L., Frith, K., O'Keefe, L., Alexander, S., Stoll, R. Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
The Effects of Workload and Working Conditions on Operating Room Nurses and Technicians
This study was conducted between August 15 and September 20, 2013, to determine the effects of workload and working conditions on operating room (OR) nurses and technicians. The study sample included 74 OR nurses and technicians working in a private university’s six hospitals. The Individual Workload Perception Scale and a questionnaire that collected data on risk and environmental factors were used. The mean age of study participants was 29.3 ± 6.7 years, and 62.2% of the participants were female. More than 90% of the nurses and technicians had experienced spills or splashing of blood or other body fluids; an...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Ugurlu, Z., Karahan, A., Unlu, H., Abbasoglu, A., Ozhan Elbas, N., Avcı Isık, S., Tepe, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Exploring the Relationship Between Professional Commitment and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses
This cross-sectional study explored the relationship between professional commitment and job satisfaction among nurses. A total of 132 registered nurses were recruited from a hospital in northern Taiwan. A self-reported structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings revealed significant differences among nurses in willingness to make an effort and their marital status, appraisal in continuing their careers, job level, and goals and values related to working shifts. Significant differences were found between inner satisfaction and work sector and marital status. Nurses’ professional commitment was strongl...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hsu, H.-C., Wang, P.-Y., Lin, L.-H., Shih, W.-M., Lin, M.-H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Creating the Nurses' Environmental Awareness Tool (NEAT)
This article provides a summary of the process of item development and scale design. These findings, although preliminary, provide a foundation for subsequent psychometric testing. The result of this study is the creation of an instrument to measure nurses’ awareness of and behaviors associated with the environmental impact of their practices. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Schenk, E., Butterfield, P., Postma, J., Barbosa-Leiker, C., Corbett, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Update: Risk, Guidelines, and Recommendations
This article provides an update of the current status of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States, including a brief review of the underlying pathophysiology and epidemiology. This article presents a discussion of the latest American Heart Association guidelines that introduce the concept of promoting ideal cardiovascular health, defined by seven identified metrics. Specific CVD risk factors and utilization of the 10-year CVD event prediction calculator are discussed. In addition, current management recommendations of health-related conditions that increase risk for CVD, such as hypertension and hypercholesterolem...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 19, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Pearson, T. Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research
Sarcoidosis
was revealed by a worker in an initial post-offer examination. This disorder requires careful review prior to workers being in hot or cold environments, using respirators, or traveling internationally. To protect worker health, occupational health nurses must understand the pathophysiology and risks associated with sarcoidosis. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Smith, L. Tags: Current Topics Source Type: research
Boot Camp for Occupational Health Nurses: Understanding Social Media
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Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Tags: CE Module Source Type: research
Boot Camp for Occupational Health Nurses: Understanding Social Media
This article presents basic information for occupational health nurses to improve their understanding of social media and how to communicate virtually using different platforms safely and securely. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Wolf, D. M., Olszewski, K. Tags: Continuing Education Source Type: research
Work-Related Health Complaints and Injuries, and Health and Safety Perceptions of Latino Day Laborers
This study describes socio-demographic, health, and work factors as well as health and safety perceptions of day laborers who reported work-related health complaints and injuries. The researchers completed a secondary data analysis of 217 interviews conducted in 2009 with day laborers in a large city. The participants reported 83 health complaints or injuries (38%) that had occurred during the prior 12 months, with 57 of these complaints or injuries resulting in lost work time. Pain and soreness of the back were the most prevalent health complaints or injuries; 66% of participants did not report their injuries, 62% reporte...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Burgel, B. J., Nelson, R. W., White, M. C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Truck Drivers' Experiences and Perspectives Regarding Factors Influencing Traffic Accidents: A Qualitative Study
This study explored the experiences of truck drivers and their perspectives regarding factors contributing to traffic accidents. Eighteen truck drivers, purposively sampled, participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. A main theme, lack of ability to control stress, emerged as a factor influencing the incidence of traffic accidents. This main theme was found to have three subthemes: poor organization of the job, lack of workplace facilities and proper equipment, and unsupportive environment. Although several factors were found to contribute to traffic accidents, their ...
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Karimi Moonaghi, H., Ranjbar, H., Heydari, A., Scurlock-Evans, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effects of Caffeine Use on Driving Safety Among Truck Drivers Who Are Habitual Caffeine Users
This study makes a unique scientific contribution because it uses real-time observations of truckers in the naturalistic work setting. It also does not involve caffeine withdrawal but rather an investigation of the effects of the naturalistic consumption of caffeine on sleep and driving performance. Findings suggest that caffeine use among habitual users offers a protective effect for safety-critical driving events. Occupational health nurses may use this information to counsel workers in the use of caffeine to enhance driving safety. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Heaton, K., Griffin, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Safe and Healthful Work Environment: Development and Testing of an Undergraduate Occupational Health Nursing Curriculum
This report introduces an innovative occupational health nursing curriculum for students enrolled in baccalaureate nursing programs. The process of designing and pilot testing this novel curriculum, its alignment with nursing competencies, and its format and learning activities are described. Preparing professional nurses to understand the role of the occupational health nurse and the relationship between work and health is an essential curricular consideration for contemporary nursing education. (Source: Workplace Health and Safety)
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - August 3, 2015 Category: Occupational Health Authors: McCullagh, M. C., Berry, P. Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research
