BACKGROUND Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students need to be aware of the global COVID-19 pandemic and choose the correct interventions. OBJECTIVES To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and precautions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students regarding COVID-19 during the global pandemic. METHODS A total of 438 physiotherapy and rehabilitation students participated in the study. A web-based descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted using the "Google Forms" on physiotherapy and rehabilitation students in the months of February, March, and April 2021. The online questionnaire consisted of six main sections containing 130 items: (1) sociodemographic information, (2) knowledge sources and knowledge about COVID-19, (3) attitudes about COVID-19, (4) behaviors, (5) precautions, and (6) being a physiotherapy and rehabilitation student during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were reported in terms of mean, standard deviation, number, frequency, and percentage values. RESULTS The vast majority of the participants (n = 291, 66.5%) often/always accessed information about COVID-19 via social media, 397 (90.6%) of them often/always wear masks. Moreover, 419 (95.6%) of the physiotherapy students knew the symptoms of COVID-19, and 409 (93.4%) of the students have been responded "yes" to the question of whether pulmonary rehabilitation should be applied in intensive care units for COVID-19 infections. CONCLUSIONS Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students have adequate awareness about COVID-19. In this regard, physiotherapy and rehabilitation students should be included in appropriate educational programs to protect themselves, their relatives, and patients against COVID-19, and their knowledge about the treatment methods should be increased.
{"title":"A descriptive study of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and precautions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students regarding COVID-19.","authors":"H. A. Tonak, A. Kitiş","doi":"10.3233/wor-211119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-211119","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students need to be aware of the global COVID-19 pandemic and choose the correct interventions.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVES\u0000To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and precautions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students regarding COVID-19 during the global pandemic.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000A total of 438 physiotherapy and rehabilitation students participated in the study. A web-based descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted using the \"Google Forms\" on physiotherapy and rehabilitation students in the months of February, March, and April 2021. The online questionnaire consisted of six main sections containing 130 items: (1) sociodemographic information, (2) knowledge sources and knowledge about COVID-19, (3) attitudes about COVID-19, (4) behaviors, (5) precautions, and (6) being a physiotherapy and rehabilitation student during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were reported in terms of mean, standard deviation, number, frequency, and percentage values.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The vast majority of the participants (n = 291, 66.5%) often/always accessed information about COVID-19 via social media, 397 (90.6%) of them often/always wear masks. Moreover, 419 (95.6%) of the physiotherapy students knew the symptoms of COVID-19, and 409 (93.4%) of the students have been responded \"yes\" to the question of whether pulmonary rehabilitation should be applied in intensive care units for COVID-19 infections.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students have adequate awareness about COVID-19. In this regard, physiotherapy and rehabilitation students should be included in appropriate educational programs to protect themselves, their relatives, and patients against COVID-19, and their knowledge about the treatment methods should be increased.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89287804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonia Azemi, I. Dianat, Farahnaz Abdollahazade, Ahmad Bazazan, D. Afshari
BACKGROUND The limited research has focused on the relationship between work-related stress and self-efficacy in relation to mental health problems in nurses. OBJECTIVE This multi-hospital cross-sectional survey investigated the relationships between work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health status of hospital nurses in Tabriz, Iran. METHODS Four hundred hospital nurses completed a questionnaire including demographic and job details, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Management Standards Revised Indicator Tool (MS-RIT), General Self-Efficacy (GSE-10) scale, and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). A three-step hierarchical logistic regression modelling was used. RESULTS Work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health problems were significantly related to each other. The results of the regression modelling revealed that working overtime and number of patients cared for were significant positive predictors, while job tenure as well as control and relationships dimensions of work stress were significant negative predictors of mental health problems, with the final model explaining 21% of the variance in the outcome measure. Addition of self-efficacy at step 3 did not result in a significant change in the variance from previous steps. CONCLUSIONS The results provide further support for stress prevention strategies focused at the job (e.g., better organisation of work demands) and organisational (e.g., improving employee participation and involvement in work) levels.
{"title":"Work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health of hospital nurses.","authors":"Sonia Azemi, I. Dianat, Farahnaz Abdollahazade, Ahmad Bazazan, D. Afshari","doi":"10.3233/wor-210264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210264","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000The limited research has focused on the relationship between work-related stress and self-efficacy in relation to mental health problems in nurses.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000This multi-hospital cross-sectional survey investigated the relationships between work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health status of hospital nurses in Tabriz, Iran.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Four hundred hospital nurses completed a questionnaire including demographic and job details, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Management Standards Revised Indicator Tool (MS-RIT), General Self-Efficacy (GSE-10) scale, and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). A three-step hierarchical logistic regression modelling was used.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Work-related stress, self-efficacy and mental health problems were significantly related to each other. The results of the regression modelling revealed that working overtime and number of patients cared for were significant positive predictors, while job tenure as well as control and relationships dimensions of work stress were significant negative predictors of mental health problems, with the final model explaining 21% of the variance in the outcome measure. Addition of self-efficacy at step 3 did not result in a significant change in the variance from previous steps.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The results provide further support for stress prevention strategies focused at the job (e.g., better organisation of work demands) and organisational (e.g., improving employee participation and involvement in work) levels.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81802035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Víctor Jiménez Díaz-Benito, M. B. Moro, F. Vanderhaegen, Á. L. C. Remón, J. A. S. Lozano, Eduardo Cimadevilla Fernández-Pola, Juan Pablo Hervás Pérez
BACKGROUND Sedentary tasks contribute to the deterioration of health and the appearance of chronic diseases. Physical exercise can contribute to the development of health, although the characteristics of the most appropriate program are unknown. OBJECTIVES This is the second paper of the PRODET® intervention trial evaluating the effect of a supervised group exercise intervention in the worksite based on aerobic capacity and strength lasting 12 weeks. METHODS The sample was composed of 67 subjects (N = 67, mean age 34.31 years) and the study investigated a 12-week group physical exercise program in the workplace, two days per week with 50-minute sessions, which was supervised and based on aerobic endurance and strength. The 67 subjects were working-age office workers, deemed as sedentary and randomized into an intervention (N = 40) or control (N = 27) group. Outcomes work ability, depression, anxiety and job satisfaction were assessed with questionnaires pre-and post-test in both groups. RESULTS The program showed effects on the mental factor of work ability (Z = 2.36, P = 0.019, η2 = 0.09). However, there were no significant differences in the rest of the results. CONCLUSIONS The intervention had an impact on the mental factor of work ability in the workers whose occupations were based on sedentary tasks, and reinforcing this variable with an exercise program in the workplace could contribute to reducing the mental factor of work ability.
久坐工作会导致健康状况的恶化和慢性病的出现。体育锻炼有助于健康的发展，尽管最合适的项目的特点尚不清楚。目的:这是PRODET®干预试验的第二篇论文，该试验评估了基于持续12周的有氧能力和力量的监督小组运动干预在工作场所的效果。方法研究对象67人(N = 67，平均年龄34.31岁)，在工作场所进行为期12周的集体体育锻炼，每周2天，每次50分钟，在有氧耐力和力量的监督下进行。这67名受试者是处于工作年龄的办公室职员，他们被认为是久坐不动的，随机分为干预组(N = 40)和对照组(N = 27)。结果采用问卷法对两组的工作能力、抑郁、焦虑和工作满意度进行前测和后测。结果该方案对工作能力心理因素有显著影响(Z = 2.36, P = 0.019， η = 0.09)。然而，其余的结果没有显著差异。结论干预对以久坐作业为职业的工人的工作能力心理因素有影响，在工作场所通过锻炼项目强化这一变量有助于降低工作能力心理因素。
{"title":"Intervention of physical exercise in the workplace on work ability, depression, anxiety and job satisfaction in workers with sedentary tasks.","authors":"Víctor Jiménez Díaz-Benito, M. B. Moro, F. Vanderhaegen, Á. L. C. Remón, J. A. S. Lozano, Eduardo Cimadevilla Fernández-Pola, Juan Pablo Hervás Pérez","doi":"10.3233/wor-210300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210300","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Sedentary tasks contribute to the deterioration of health and the appearance of chronic diseases. Physical exercise can contribute to the development of health, although the characteristics of the most appropriate program are unknown.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVES\u0000This is the second paper of the PRODET® intervention trial evaluating the effect of a supervised group exercise intervention in the worksite based on aerobic capacity and strength lasting 12 weeks.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000The sample was composed of 67 subjects (N = 67, mean age 34.31 years) and the study investigated a 12-week group physical exercise program in the workplace, two days per week with 50-minute sessions, which was supervised and based on aerobic endurance and strength. The 67 subjects were working-age office workers, deemed as sedentary and randomized into an intervention (N = 40) or control (N = 27) group. Outcomes work ability, depression, anxiety and job satisfaction were assessed with questionnaires pre-and post-test in both groups.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The program showed effects on the mental factor of work ability (Z = 2.36, P = 0.019, η2 = 0.09). However, there were no significant differences in the rest of the results.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The intervention had an impact on the mental factor of work ability in the workers whose occupations were based on sedentary tasks, and reinforcing this variable with an exercise program in the workplace could contribute to reducing the mental factor of work ability.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75201425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND Computer-related work has become a part of the daily routine of workers of many occupations which leads to pains of multiple parts of the musculoskeletal system. OBJECTIVES To examine the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal complaints of different regions of the body, and to examine the relationship between work-related risk factors with musculoskeletal complaints. METHODS Three hundred and twenty-six computer workers were selected by non-probability purposive sampling from three clusters of computer sectors. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Respondents were interviewed and their height and weight were measures. Confidentiality was assured. RESULTS The most common musculoskeletal complaints were shoulder (45% ), neck (43% ), and upper-middle back (36%) pain. The complaints were related to the female gender, increase duration of computer and using a computer at home. CONCLUSIONS Musculoskeletal complaints and psychosocial stresses were related to increasing the duration of computer work.
{"title":"Frequency of musculoskeletal complaints and their associated risk factors among computer workers.","authors":"M. Munir","doi":"10.3233/wor-210266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210266","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Computer-related work has become a part of the daily routine of workers of many occupations which leads to pains of multiple parts of the musculoskeletal system.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVES\u0000To examine the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal complaints of different regions of the body, and to examine the relationship between work-related risk factors with musculoskeletal complaints.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Three hundred and twenty-six computer workers were selected by non-probability purposive sampling from three clusters of computer sectors. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Respondents were interviewed and their height and weight were measures. Confidentiality was assured.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The most common musculoskeletal complaints were shoulder (45% ), neck (43% ), and upper-middle back (36%) pain. The complaints were related to the female gender, increase duration of computer and using a computer at home.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Musculoskeletal complaints and psychosocial stresses were related to increasing the duration of computer work.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80250781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Beirouti, M. Kamalinia, H. Daneshmandi, A. Soltani, P. Dehghani, M. Fararooei, Syed Abolfazl Zakerian, Z. Zamanian
BACKGROUND The intensive care unit (ICU) is a complex, dynamic, high stress and time-sensitive place. While a variety of rules and regulations provided to reduce medication errors in recent years, many studies have emphasized that medication errors still happen. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this investigation is to predict, reveal and assess medication errors among surgical intensive care unit (SICU) nurses. METHODS This study was performed in one of the public hospitals in Shiraz, namely Shahid Faghihi hospital. The human error assessment and reduction technique (HEART) method was adopted to measure and assess medication errors in the ICU. RESULTS Findings indicate that ICU nurses perform 27 main tasks and 125 sub-tasks. The results also showed that setting and using DC shock task has the highest human error probability value, and assessment of patients by a nutritionist has the lowest human error probability value. CONCLUSION Medical errors are key challenges in the ICU. Therefore, alternative solutions to mitigate medication errors and enhance patient safety in the ICU are necessary. Although the technique can be used in healthcare; there is a need to localize the coefficients and definitions to achieve more accurate results and take appropriate controls. Employing experienced people and providing conditions that reduce the possibility of errors in nurses, increasing the number of staff, and developing specialized and simulated training were identified as the most important control strategies to reduce errors in nurses.
{"title":"Application of the HEART method to enhance patient safety in the intensive care unit.","authors":"Mohammad Beirouti, M. Kamalinia, H. Daneshmandi, A. Soltani, P. Dehghani, M. Fararooei, Syed Abolfazl Zakerian, Z. Zamanian","doi":"10.3233/wor-205338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-205338","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000The intensive care unit (ICU) is a complex, dynamic, high stress and time-sensitive place. While a variety of rules and regulations provided to reduce medication errors in recent years, many studies have emphasized that medication errors still happen.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000The purpose of this investigation is to predict, reveal and assess medication errors among surgical intensive care unit (SICU) nurses.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000This study was performed in one of the public hospitals in Shiraz, namely Shahid Faghihi hospital. The human error assessment and reduction technique (HEART) method was adopted to measure and assess medication errors in the ICU.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Findings indicate that ICU nurses perform 27 main tasks and 125 sub-tasks. The results also showed that setting and using DC shock task has the highest human error probability value, and assessment of patients by a nutritionist has the lowest human error probability value.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000Medical errors are key challenges in the ICU. Therefore, alternative solutions to mitigate medication errors and enhance patient safety in the ICU are necessary. Although the technique can be used in healthcare; there is a need to localize the coefficients and definitions to achieve more accurate results and take appropriate controls. Employing experienced people and providing conditions that reduce the possibility of errors in nurses, increasing the number of staff, and developing specialized and simulated training were identified as the most important control strategies to reduce errors in nurses.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90512224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Pamuk, Sanam Asadi Faezi, Gülüşan Özgün Başibüyük
BACKGROUND Despite the prevalence of publications focusing on the trends of the studies on ergonomics, the information of the aging focused studies within these publications is limited. OBJECTIVE This study aims to provide general information regarding the trends of the studies on ergonomics and aging by using bibliometric analysis techniques and to provide a general view regarding to the development of this field. METHODS The bibliometric data of the publications on ergonomics and aging were retrieved from the WOS Database and analysed by using the Bibliometrix extension of the R Packet Programme. For the visualisation of the bibliometric data, the Vosviewer programme was used. RESULTS Analysis results of the 405 papers published between the years of 1979 and 2020 show that main themes were digital human modelling, design for all, workplace ergonomics, transport and vehicle design, kitchen design, human factors, care and vision in old age. CONCLUSIONS The content of the studies on ergonomics and aging changed from basic elements of ergonomic design for older people to the investigations about computer-aided applications and the effect of the developing technology. Therefore, it can be said that the studies on ergonomics and aging are changing parallel to the development of the technology.
{"title":"Ergonomics and aging: A bibliometric analysis.","authors":"D. Pamuk, Sanam Asadi Faezi, Gülüşan Özgün Başibüyük","doi":"10.3233/wor-210112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210112","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Despite the prevalence of publications focusing on the trends of the studies on ergonomics, the information of the aging focused studies within these publications is limited.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000This study aims to provide general information regarding the trends of the studies on ergonomics and aging by using bibliometric analysis techniques and to provide a general view regarding to the development of this field.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000The bibliometric data of the publications on ergonomics and aging were retrieved from the WOS Database and analysed by using the Bibliometrix extension of the R Packet Programme. For the visualisation of the bibliometric data, the Vosviewer programme was used.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Analysis results of the 405 papers published between the years of 1979 and 2020 show that main themes were digital human modelling, design for all, workplace ergonomics, transport and vehicle design, kitchen design, human factors, care and vision in old age.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The content of the studies on ergonomics and aging changed from basic elements of ergonomic design for older people to the investigations about computer-aided applications and the effect of the developing technology. Therefore, it can be said that the studies on ergonomics and aging are changing parallel to the development of the technology.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79146173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ülfiye Çelikkalp, Aylin Y Irmak, G. Aydın, Meryem Metinoğlu
BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal disorders are important health problems due to their high incidence as well as their effects on the society and individuals. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the musculoskeletal disorders experienced by teachers, and to evaluate their relationship with certain factors causing musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS The cross-sectional study was carried out on 416 teachers working in a provincial center using the face-to-face interview method. RESULTS Per this 64.9% of the teachers had musculoskeletal disorders, and the pain was mostly localized in the neck region with 55.5% . The work stress scores of the teachers were found to have a positive and significant correlation with musculoskeletal disorder scores and a negative significant correlation with the satisfaction with life scores (p≤0.001). In multiple regression analysis, the time spent sitting at a desk, time spent working in a standing position, time devoted to housework, shoe preference, work stress and life satisfaction were determined as effective predictors on musculoskeletal complaints. The model that was developed explained 22.5% of the variance (R2 = 22.5; p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS Due to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among teachers, health-promoting actions are needed in order to raise the awareness of both administrators and teachers in improving working conditions as well as preventing musculoskeletal disorders.
{"title":"Musculoskeletal disorders and the affecting factors among teachers: An example from Turkey.","authors":"Ülfiye Çelikkalp, Aylin Y Irmak, G. Aydın, Meryem Metinoğlu","doi":"10.3233/wor-210070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210070","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Musculoskeletal disorders are important health problems due to their high incidence as well as their effects on the society and individuals.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000The aim of this study was to determine the musculoskeletal disorders experienced by teachers, and to evaluate their relationship with certain factors causing musculoskeletal disorders.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000The cross-sectional study was carried out on 416 teachers working in a provincial center using the face-to-face interview method.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Per this 64.9% of the teachers had musculoskeletal disorders, and the pain was mostly localized in the neck region with 55.5% . The work stress scores of the teachers were found to have a positive and significant correlation with musculoskeletal disorder scores and a negative significant correlation with the satisfaction with life scores (p≤0.001). In multiple regression analysis, the time spent sitting at a desk, time spent working in a standing position, time devoted to housework, shoe preference, work stress and life satisfaction were determined as effective predictors on musculoskeletal complaints. The model that was developed explained 22.5% of the variance (R2 = 22.5; p≤0.001).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Due to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among teachers, health-promoting actions are needed in order to raise the awareness of both administrators and teachers in improving working conditions as well as preventing musculoskeletal disorders.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87315576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saddam F Kanaan, Mohammad A. Yabroudi, Y. Khader, Ala' S Aburub, Hana’a Khraise, Ali A. Al-Omari
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of knowledge and awareness of healthcare practitioners regarfing infection control. OBJECTIVE To explore Jordanian physiotherapists' knowledge and perception of COVID-19, awareness about protection measures, and attitude towards infection prevention. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was used. Data were collected from licensed physiotherapists currently living in Jordan. A structured survey was used to collect the data consisting of five parts: 1) General information about the physiotherapists including sociodemographic, academic training, and employment setting, 2) General knowledge about COVID-19, 3) Infection protection in the workplace, 4) Perception of COVID-19, 5) Attitude towards COVID-19 in daily life and during work. RESULTS A total of 147 physiotherapists completed the survey with a mean age of 30.56 (7.70) and years of experience of 7.28 (7.21). The mean of the total knowledge score was 17.18 (2.32)/ 26. There was a significant difference in the total knowledge score between COVID-19 trained physiotherapists and untrained (t = 2.895, p = 0.004). About 70.8% of the physiotherapists perceived COVID-19 as a very dangerous disease, 69.4% considered physiotherapy a high-risk profession, and 41% perceived COVID-19 does not require any special treatment. Approximately 85% of physiotherapists avoided going to crowded places and wore a mask when leaving home. 75-86.6% of physiotherapists would consider appropriate protective measures during their work. CONCLUSIONS Physiotherapists showed suboptimal Knowledge, perception, and attitude towards COVID-19. There is a need for training courses to increase physiotherapists' knowledge about COVID-19 and improve their perception and attitude towards COVID-19.
2019冠状病毒病大流行凸显了医护人员在感染控制方面的知识和意识的重要性。目的了解约旦物理治疗师对新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)的知识和认知、防护措施意识以及对感染预防的态度。方法采用横断面在线调查方法。数据是从目前居住在约旦的有执照的物理治疗师那里收集的。采用结构化调查的方式收集数据，包括五部分:1)物理治疗师的一般情况，包括社会人口统计、学术培训和就业环境;2)对COVID-19的一般知识;3)工作场所感染防护;4)对COVID-19的认知;5)日常生活和工作中对COVID-19的态度。结果共147名物理治疗师完成调查，平均年龄30.56岁(7.70岁)，平均工作年限7.28岁(7.21岁)。总知识得分均值为17.18(2.32)/ 26。接受过培训的物理治疗师与未接受过培训的物理治疗师对新冠肺炎的总知识得分差异有统计学意义(t = 2.895, p = 0.004)。约70.8%的物理治疗师认为新冠肺炎是非常危险的疾病，69.4%的物理治疗师认为新冠肺炎是高危职业，41%的物理治疗师认为新冠肺炎不需要任何特殊治疗。约85%的物理治疗师避免前往人群密集的地方，出门时戴口罩。75%至86.6%的物理治疗师会在工作中考虑适当的防护措施。结论物理治疗师对COVID-19的知识、认知和态度不佳。有必要开设培训课程，增加物理治疗师对COVID-19的知识，改善他们对COVID-19的认知和态度。
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F. Pedrosa, A. L. Ribeiro, Daltro Izaias Pelozato de Oliveira, Monaliza de Sousa Araújo, Sacha Clael, R. Lima, R. Carregaro, W. Martins
BACKGROUND Imbalance between flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk could negatively influence spinal stability. OBJECTIVES Investigate the strength balance between flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk in military firefighters with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). METHODS One hundred and two male firefighters were assessed in an isokinetic dynamometer at 120°/s and 60°/s to investigate the balance ratio between flexor and extensor (F/E) muscles. RESULTS An F/E ratio of 0.72 (SD: 0.22; 95% CI: 0.67-0.76; SEM: 0.02) was observed at 60°/s and 0.94 (SD: 0.41; 95% CI: 0.85-1.03; SEM: 0.04) at 120°/s. The mean peak torque of the extensor muscles was 343.1 N.m/Kg (SD: 94.87; 95% CI: 322.8-363.5; SEM: 10.23) at 60°/s and 270.5 N.m/Kg (SD: 113; 95% CI 246.3-294.8; SEM: 12.18) at 120°/s. The mean peak torque of the flexor muscles was 232.4 N.m/Kg (SD: 53.86; 95% CI 220.8-243.9; SEM: 5.81) at 60°/s and 223.8 N.m/Kg (SD: 66.34; 95% CI 209.6-238.1; SEM: 7.15) at 120°/s. All torques generated by the extensor muscles were higher than the flexor muscles (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Firefighters with NSCLBP presented a normal F/E balance ratio and higher strength of extensor muscles of the trunk.
{"title":"Muscle strength in Brazilian firefighters with non-specific chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"F. Pedrosa, A. L. Ribeiro, Daltro Izaias Pelozato de Oliveira, Monaliza de Sousa Araújo, Sacha Clael, R. Lima, R. Carregaro, W. Martins","doi":"10.3233/wor-210015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210015","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Imbalance between flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk could negatively influence spinal stability.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVES\u0000Investigate the strength balance between flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk in military firefighters with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP).\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000One hundred and two male firefighters were assessed in an isokinetic dynamometer at 120°/s and 60°/s to investigate the balance ratio between flexor and extensor (F/E) muscles.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000An F/E ratio of 0.72 (SD: 0.22; 95% CI: 0.67-0.76; SEM: 0.02) was observed at 60°/s and 0.94 (SD: 0.41; 95% CI: 0.85-1.03; SEM: 0.04) at 120°/s. The mean peak torque of the extensor muscles was 343.1 N.m/Kg (SD: 94.87; 95% CI: 322.8-363.5; SEM: 10.23) at 60°/s and 270.5 N.m/Kg (SD: 113; 95% CI 246.3-294.8; SEM: 12.18) at 120°/s. The mean peak torque of the flexor muscles was 232.4 N.m/Kg (SD: 53.86; 95% CI 220.8-243.9; SEM: 5.81) at 60°/s and 223.8 N.m/Kg (SD: 66.34; 95% CI 209.6-238.1; SEM: 7.15) at 120°/s. All torques generated by the extensor muscles were higher than the flexor muscles (p < 0.05).\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000Firefighters with NSCLBP presented a normal F/E balance ratio and higher strength of extensor muscles of the trunk.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88630849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND Teachers experience high work-related stress, which can lead to missed workdays and lower quality of life. OBJECTIVE The objective of this exploratory pilot study was to assess occupational and environmental stressors in public school districts by income level to examine the influence these stressors have on teachers perceived stress and biological stress response. METHODS Fifty-nine teachers were recruited from four school districts in Michigan (three low-income and one high-income). Participants completed a self-administered survey on teaching stressors, health, and demographics. Stress response was measured through blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary cortisol. Six salivary cortisol measurements were collected for each participant; three in the afternoon and three in the evening. Each teacher's classroom and school underwent an environmental assessment on quality and proximity to environmental hazards. RESULTS Teachers at low-income school districts had significantly higher afternoon cortisol levels, lower self-reported health, higher body mass index, higher perceived teaching stressors, and worked at schools within one km of a greater number of environmentally-contaminated sites, in comparison to their high-income school district counterparts. CONCLUSIONS This research aims to inform future interventions that could lessen occupational and environmental stressors for teachers, improve teacher health outcomes and retention, and impact student success rates.
{"title":"Teachers on the margins: How low-income public schools burden our teachers.","authors":"Mozhgon Rajaee, Samantha N. Karson, A. McCullough","doi":"10.3233/wor-210010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210010","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000Teachers experience high work-related stress, which can lead to missed workdays and lower quality of life.\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000The objective of this exploratory pilot study was to assess occupational and environmental stressors in public school districts by income level to examine the influence these stressors have on teachers perceived stress and biological stress response.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Fifty-nine teachers were recruited from four school districts in Michigan (three low-income and one high-income). Participants completed a self-administered survey on teaching stressors, health, and demographics. Stress response was measured through blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary cortisol. Six salivary cortisol measurements were collected for each participant; three in the afternoon and three in the evening. Each teacher's classroom and school underwent an environmental assessment on quality and proximity to environmental hazards.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Teachers at low-income school districts had significantly higher afternoon cortisol levels, lower self-reported health, higher body mass index, higher perceived teaching stressors, and worked at schools within one km of a greater number of environmentally-contaminated sites, in comparison to their high-income school district counterparts.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000This research aims to inform future interventions that could lessen occupational and environmental stressors for teachers, improve teacher health outcomes and retention, and impact student success rates.","PeriodicalId":49090,"journal":{"name":"Cognition Technology & Work","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73745441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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