scholarly journals Physical and psychosocial work exposures as risk factors for disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 793-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sirén ◽  
Eira Viikari-Juntura ◽  
Jari Arokoski ◽  
Svetlana Solovieva
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Disability Retirement ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Wage Earners ◽  
Physical Exposures

ObjectiveTo assess the longitudinal associations of physical and psychosocial exposures with disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion.MethodsIn a nationwide register-based study, we followed 1 135 654 wage earners aged 30–59 years for the occurrence of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion. The occupational exposures were assessed with job exposure matrices. We used a competing risk regression model to estimate HRs and their 95% CIs and to test for the association between the exposures and the outcome. We also calculated the attributable fraction of disability retirement due to occupational exposures.ResultsA total of 2472 persons had full disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion during the follow-up. Physically heavy work showed the strongest association with the outcome in both genders, in men with an HR of 2.90 (95% CI 2.37 to 3.55) and in women with an HR of 3.21 (95% CI 2.80 to 3.90). Of the specific physical exposures, working with hands above shoulder level was statistically significantly associated with disability retirement in men. When all physical exposures were taken into consideration, 46% and 41% of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion were attributed to physical work load factors in men and women, respectively. In addition, 49% (men) and 35% (women) of disability retirement were attributed to psychosocial work-related factors.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that a considerable proportion of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion could be prevented by reducing physical and psychosocial exposures at work to a low level.

scholarly journals Occupational differences in disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion: do work-related factors matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (8) ◽  
pp. 983-993
Author(s):  
Maria Sirén ◽  
Eira Viikari-Juntura ◽  
Jari Arokoski ◽  
Svetlana Solovieva
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Excess Risk ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Adjusted Risk ◽  
Disability Retirement ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Occupational Differences

Abstract Objective To identify occupations with a high risk of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion and to examine the effect of physical and psychosocial work-related factors on occupational differences in disability retirement. Methods We followed Finnish wage earners aged 30–59 years (n = 1,135,654) from 2005 to 2014 for full disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion. The work-related exposures were assessed with job exposure matrices. We calculated age-adjusted incidence rates and hazard ratios to test for the association between occupation and disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion. We also examined the contribution of work-related exposures to the excess risk of disability retirement. Results As compared to professionals, the age-adjusted risk of disability retirement was increased among men in all occupational groups except managers and customer service clerks and among women in several occupational groups. Adjustment for education attenuated the occupational differences considerably, particularly among women. The physical work-related factors fully explained the excess risk of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion among male finance and sales associate professionals and administrative secretaries as well as among agricultural and fishery workers. In women, the physical work-related factors fully explained the excess risk among construction workers, electricians and plumbers. For both genders, the contribution of psychosocial factors to excess risk of disability retirement was modest and seen for monotonous work only. Conclusions A reduction of the level of physical work load factors as well as monotonousness of work has a potential to prevent work disability due to a shoulder lesion.

scholarly journals Work-Related Exposures and Sickness Absence Trajectories: A Nationally Representative Follow-up Study among Finnish Working-Aged People

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tea Lallukka ◽  
Leena Kaila-Kangas ◽  
Minna Mänty ◽  
Seppo Koskinen ◽  
Eija Haukka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Nationally Representative

The contribution of physically demanding work to the developmental trajectories of sickness absence (SA) has seldom been examined. We analyzed the associations of 12 physical work exposures, individually and in combination, with SA trajectories among the occupationally active in the Finnish nationally representative Health 2000 survey. We included 3814 participants aged 30–59 years at baseline, when exposure history to work-related factors was reported. The survey and interview responses were linked with the annual number of medically confirmed SA spells through 2002–2008 from national registries. Trajectory analyses identified three SA subgroups: 1 = low (54.6%), 2 = slowly increasing (33.7%), and 3 = high (11.7%). After adjustments, sitting or use of keyboard >1 year was inversely associated with the high SA trajectory (odds ratio, OR, 0.57; 95% 95% confidence interval, CI, 0.43–0.77). The odds of belonging to the trajectory of high SA increased with an increasing number of risk factors, and was highest for those with ≥4 physical workload factors (OR 2.71; 95% CI 1.99–3.69). In conclusion, these findings highlight the need to find ways to better maintain the work ability of those in physically loading work, particularly when there occurs exposure to several workload factors.

Women at physical work stations – limitations resulting from gender and age

2019 ◽  
Vol 573 (6) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Łastowiecka
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Body Position ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Recreational Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Gender And Age

Contemporary studies indicate the lack of a positive impact of high physical effort in professional work on health, especially in connection with the deficit of recreational physical activity during leisure time. Women, due to physiological conditions, are not able to perform all activities at work equally with men. This applies in particular to work related to physical effort, transport of weights and forced body position. In the case of older women, apart from the physiological differences dictated by gender, functional changes occurring in the ageing human body, which also significantly reduce the ability to perform physical work, are added. The problem of employers disregarding hard physical labour leads to adverse effects for both them and their companies. Excessive work load and, associated with it, fatigue of employees result in inferior quality and work efficiency and the increase in sick leave due to ailments and illnesses. Therefore, it seems obvious to adapt the work station and working conditions to the needs of older women that perform physical work.

scholarly journals PREVELENACE OF LOW BACK PAIN AMONG NURSES WORKING IN ELMAK NIMER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – SHENDI - SUDAN 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 108-121
Author(s):  
MuaadhAbdulghaniGhaithan Al-samawi ◽  
Higazi Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah Awad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Work Load ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Globally, Low Back Pain (LBP) comprises a significant occupational hazard in nursing profession. Objectives: To estimate the incidence, to identify risk factors, and impact of illness of LBP among nurses in AL-MakNimer university Hospital at Shendi city. A cross-sectional study was applied including nurses in AL-MakNimer university Hospital at Shendi city, republic of Sudan throughout the period May -June, 2015. Sample was chosen by using total coverage sample. A predesigned questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire included demographic data, work-related factors as well as effect and management of LBP data obtained were analyzed using manually and by used SPSS soft program. Results: The results revealed that the overall incidence of low back pain among nurses was (n=70, 87.5%) Female participants complaining of LBP were significantly more than male participants (85%) of the total female reported LBP. There were significantly relate between age and working hours (.015) it can be seen that about (40%) of the participants experienced LBP at least once a week or more frequently. 52.9% subjects rated their pain as moderate pain. 35.7% nurses' concept regarding factors contributing to their LBP were lifting as well as 28.6% working load,(52.9%) sleep disturbance, (64.3%) restrict activities were nurse comment regarding LBP effect. LBP is a common health problem among working nurse, lifting, work load, were the most perceived work-related risk factors for LBP, restrict activities, taking many days off, might be the most predisposed effect related to LBP. Recommendation: These findings suggest that hospitals should focus and attempt to improve the ergonomics of nursing activities. In addition, effective methods of implementing changes in work systems are needed.

Work-Related Determinants of Voice Complaints Among School Workers: An Eleven-Month Follow-Up Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lady Catherine Cantor Cutiva ◽  
Alex Burdorf
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
High Noise ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Acoustic Conditions

Purpose We determined the natural course of voice complaints among school workers and established the risk factors associated with incidence and chronic voice complaints. Method We conducted a longitudinal study with an 11-month follow-up among 682 school workers. Participants filled out a questionnaire on individual and work-related conditions and the nature and severity of voice complaints. All participants who provided baseline data were contacted in the 11-month follow-up, if they were still working in the school. Short-term environmental measurements of physical work-related factors were conducted during visits at the workplaces. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between work-related factors and voice complaints. Results We found a high occurrence of chronic voice complaints, a low recovery of 22%, and an annual incidence of 44%. A self-reported high noise level at the workplace was associated with the incidence of voice complaints (odds ratio = 2.45). Self-reported poor acoustics in the classroom was associated with chronic voice complaints (odds ratio = 1.76). Conclusions This unique longitudinal study among school workers presented some indications that self-reported high noise levels may contribute to the incidence of voice complaints, whereas self-reported poor acoustic conditions may be an important associated factor of chronic voice complaints.

Differences in the Association Between Psychosocial Work Conditions and Physical Work Load in Female- and Male-Dominated Occupations

AIHAJ ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 673-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malin Josephson ◽  
Gunilla Pernold ◽  
Gunnel Ahlberg-Hultén ◽  
Annika Härenstam ◽  
Töres Theorell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Load ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Physical Work Load ◽  
Male Dominated

Differences in the Association Between Psychosocial Work Conditions and Physical Work Load in Female- and Male-Dominated Occupations

AIHAJ ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 673-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malin Josephson ◽  
Gunilla Pernold ◽  
Gunnel Ahlberg-Hultén ◽  
Annika Härenstam ◽  
Töres Theorell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Load ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Physical Work Load ◽  
Male Dominated

The role of psychosocial and physical work-related factors on the health-related quality of life of Iranian industrial workers

Work ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Mokarami ◽  
Lorann Stallones ◽  
Morteza Nazifi ◽  
Sayed Mohammad Taghavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Multiple psychosocial work exposures and well-being among employees: prospective associations from the French national Working Conditions Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 140349482110083
Author(s):  
Sandrine Bertrais ◽  
Nora HÉRault ◽  
Jean-FranÇOis Chastang ◽  
Isabelle Niedhammer
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Occupational Factors ◽  
Multiple Exposures ◽  
Nationally Representative

Aims: Working conditions, especially psychosocial work factors (PWFs), are thought to influence mental health outcomes among working populations, but there have been few studies on well-being per se. We assessed the prospective associations between a wide variety of occupational factors, including PWFs, multiple exposure to these factors, and well-being among employees in France. Methods: This study was based on a nationally representative sample of 15,776 employees, including 6595 men and 9181 women, followed up from 2013 to 2016. Psychological well-being was assessed using the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Occupational factors included 20 PWFs, 4 factors related to working time/hours, and 4 physical work exposures. The associations of occupational exposures with poor well-being were estimated using weighted robust Poisson regression models in men and women separately. Results: Among the employees who rated their well-being as good in 2013, 10.3% of men and 16.8% of women had a poor well-being 3 years later. Most PWFs in 2013 were associated with poor well-being in 2016 among women, and half of them among men. An increase in the risk of poor well-being with the number of PWFs was found. Noise exposure was associated with poor well-being in women. Conclusions: The occupational factors associated with psychological well-being were mainly those related to the psychosocial work environment. A linear association was observed between the number of exposures to PWFs and well-being. Preventive policies focused on PWFs may be beneficial for well-being. More attention should be given to multiple exposures to these factors.

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