scholarly journals Identifying Lower Limb Problems And The Types of Safety Footwear Worn In The Australian Wine Industry: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Copper ◽  
Rolf Scharfbillig ◽  
Thuy Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Cassandra Collins
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Australian Economy ◽  
Agricultural Industries

Abstract Background: The Australian wine industry is a valuable part of the wider Australian economy worth approximately AUD$45billion annually and employs 163,790 people either full time or part time. Australian agricultural industries are amongst the nation’s most dangerous workplaces with joint, ligament, muscle and tendon injuries being commonplace along with wounds, lacerations and musculoskeletal diseases. It is therefore important to try and minimise the risk of injuries to workers as much as possible. The aims of this study were to (1) identify the types of lower limb problems that occur in the Australian wine industry and (2) identify the types of safety footwear used. Methods: Participants were recruited from the Australian wine industry. The study was a cross sectional anonymous survey of 82 questions with n=207 respondents. Questions related to job role performed, types of lower limb problems experienced, level of pain, restriction of activities, types of footwear worn, general health and physical health.Results: The main working roles were 73.4% winery, 52.2% vineyard, 39.6% laboratory, 32.4% cellar door and 8.2% office, with 63.3% of participants working in more than one role. Lower back pain was the most commonly reported problem at 56% followed by foot pain 36.7%, knee pain 24.6 %, leg pain 21.3%, ankle pain 17.9%, hip pain 15.5%, toe pain 13% and heel pain 11.1%. The most popular footwear used by participants was the elastic sided safety boot, followed by a high cut lace up safety boot with side zip. Overall, although the pain experienced was moderate to severe, it did not impact the workers ability to perform their duties and the majority self-reported as being in very good general and physical health.Conclusion: To date no data has been published on the frequency of lower limb problems or the types of safety footwear worn in the Australian wine industry. This study demonstrated that elastic sided safety boots were the most popular amongst respondents and with that, certain lower limb problems can occur. Therefore, further research into the safety footwear used is needed to better support workers health while working in varied roles and conditions.

scholarly journals Identifying lower limb problems and the types of safety footwear worn in the Australian wine industry: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Willem Copper ◽  
Rolf Scharfbillig ◽  
Thuy Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Cassandra Collins
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Australian Economy ◽  
Agricultural Industries

Abstract Background The Australian wine industry is a valuable part of the wider Australian economy worth approximately A$45 billion annually and employs 163,790 people either full time or part time. Australian agricultural industries are amongst the nation’s most dangerous workplaces with joint, ligament, muscle and tendon injuries being commonplace along with wounds, lacerations and musculoskeletal diseases. It is therefore important to try and minimise the risk of injuries to workers. The aims of this study were to (1) identify whether lower limb problems occur in the Australian wine industry and (2) identify the types of safety footwear worn. Methods Participants were recruited from the Australian wine industry. The study was a cross-sectional anonymous survey of 82 questions with n = 207 respondents. Questions related to job role performed, types of lower limb problems experienced, level of pain, restriction of activities, types of footwear worn, general health and physical health. Results The main working roles were winery (73.4%), vineyard (52.2%), laboratory (39.6%), cellar door (32.4%) and office (8.2%), with 63.3% of participants working in more than one role. Lower back pain was the most commonly reported problem at 56% followed by foot pain (36.7%), knee pain (24.6%), leg pain (21.3%), ankle pain (17.9%), hip pain (15.5%), toe pain (13%) and heel pain (11.1%). The most popular footwear used by participants were elastic sided safety boots, followed by high cut lace up safety boots with side zip. Overall, although the pain experienced was moderate, it did not impact the workers ability to perform their duties and the majority self-reported as being in very good general and physical health. Conclusion To date no data have been published on the types of lower limb problems or the types of safety footwear worn in the Australian wine industry. This study is the first to demonstrate that elastic sided safety boots were the most popular amongst respondents and that lower limb problems occur with workers. Therefore, further research into the safety footwear used in the Australian wine industry is needed to better support workers health while working in their varied roles and conditions.

scholarly journals Characterization and Treatment Goals of Patients on Long-Acting Injectable vs Oral Antipsychotics: Results from a Patient/Caregiver/Psychiatrist Survey

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-154
Author(s):  
Heather M. Fitzgerald ◽  
Jason Shepherd ◽  
Hollie Bailey ◽  
Mia Berry ◽  
Jack Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Treatment Goals ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Medication Regimen ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Course Of Illness ◽  
Current Medication ◽  
Long Acting

AbstractBackgroundPatient preferences in schizophrenia (SCZ), including identification of key goals and outcomes for treatment and relative importance of certain treatment goals to patients, have been assessed by several studies. However, there continues to be a lack of sufficient evidence on US patient attitudes and perceptions towards treatment goals and pharmacotherapy options in SCZ, especially taking into context long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) in this disease area. This lack of evidence is further pronounced in caregivers of individuals with SCZ. The objective of this analysis was to characterize patients with SCZ on LAIs vs patients on oral antipsychotics (OAPs) and evaluate the treatment goals of patients in each group.MethodsThis was a real-world, cross-sectional survey of US psychiatrists, patients =18 years old with a diagnosis of SCZ, and caregivers. Data was collected using the Disease Specific Programme (DSP) methodology, which has been previously published. Psychiatrists (n=120) completed detailed record forms for next 8 consecutive outpatients and 2 inpatients matching inclusion criteria, including non-interventional clinical and subjective assessments. The same patients and their caregivers, if present, were invited by their psychiatrist to voluntarily complete a separate survey.ResultsOf 1135 patients on treatment where the physician provided survey data; 251 were on an LAI, and 884 were on an OAP. Mean (SD) time to SCZ diagnosis for those on an LAI was 10.3 (12.0) years vs 7.8 (10.5) years for those on OAPs. More patients in the LAI vs OAP group were being treated as an inpatient (27.1% vs 15.7%, respectively; p<0.0001). Patients on an LAI reported being on their current medication regimen for less time (mean 1.7 years) vs those on OAPs (mean 2.5 years) (p=0.0093). More patients on LAIs were unemployed due to disability vs those on OAPs (56.1% vs 39.5%, respectively), and less patients on LAIs were able to work part-time or full-time (21.1% or 4.1%) vs those on OAPs (23.2% or 11.4%). More patients on an LAI had a caregiver vs those on OAPs (37.3% vs 26.1%, respectively; p=0.0011). Regarding the most important treatment goals reported by patients, both groups reported similar preferences for decrease in disease symptoms (62% on LAI vs 65% on OAPs) and thinking more clearly (53% on LAI vs 46% on OAPs); however, a numerically higher proportion of LAI patients reported that the current medication helped decrease hospitalizations due to relapse vs those on OAPs (38% vs 32%, respectively).DiscussionGiven the characteristics of patients participating in this real-world survey, those on LAIs exhibited qualities which indicate a higher severity of illness vs those on OAPs. Results suggest that treatment with LAIs is still mainly being provided to patients later in the disease course and/or who have adherence problems, despite a growing body of evidence of utility in younger patients earlier in the course of illness.FundingOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. and Lundbeck LLC

scholarly journals Psychiatrists and physical health competencies: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Muireann O’Donnell ◽  
Vishnu Pradeep ◽  
Colum P Dunne ◽  
David Meagher ◽  
Brendan D Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals AB0221 CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION OF TREAT-TO-TARGET APPROACH IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TREATMENT: THE PERSPECTIVE OF CHINESE RHEUMATOLOGISTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1136.2-1137
Author(s):  
J. L. Zhao ◽  
X. Liu ◽  
L. Zhan ◽  
H. Tang ◽  
J. Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Treat To Target ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Implementation ◽  
Advanced Therapy

Background:Treat-to-target (T2T) approach is recommended as a standard management strategy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment by Chinese guideline for diagnosis and treatment of RA[1]. However, there is little known about its current implementation in China.Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the implementation and achievement of T2T approach and explore their associated factors in Chinese RA cohort.Methods:A comprehensive cross-sectional survey of rheumatologists and their RA patients was conducted in China. Data were collected during May-Aug 2019 via physician-completed patient record forms. 60 rheumatologists provided data on demographic, clinical characteristics, treatments, and T2T approach implementation for 600 RA patients. Two logistic regressions were used to evaluate factors associated with T2T approach implementation and T2T goal achievement, respectively. Patients with missing data were not included in the models.Results:600 patients were included in this study (48.8±11.7 years, 70.3% female). 39.0% (N=234) of 600 patients were being treated with T2T approach, and 64.9% (N=366) of 564 patients had achieved T2T goal. Patients with longer disease duration (>2 years diagnosis) (odds ratio (OR) [95%CI]=1.61 [1.05, 2.49], vs. diagnosis ≤2 years), higher pain score (OR [95%CI]=1.26 [1.04, 1.51]), or receiving advanced therapy (OR [95%CI]=6.91 [3.64, 13.13]) were more likely to use T2T. Patients with BMI >23.9kg/m2 (OR [95%CI]=2.83 [1.59, 5.04], vs. BMI≤23.9kg/m2), or who worked full-time (OR [95%CI]=2.12 [1.26, 3.57]) were more likely to achieve T2T goal, while patients with more pain (OR [95%CI]=0.77 [0.64, 0.92]) were less likely to achieve T2T goal.Conclusion:Low implementation of T2T approach is observed in Chinese RA treatment. Longer disease duration, more pain, and receiving advanced therapy are associated with higher probability of T2T use, while higher BMI, full-time work and less pain are associated with higher probability of T2T goal achievement. Standard diagnosis and treatment according to guidelines may improve T2T approach implementation.References:[1]Association, C.R., 2018 Chinese guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Zhonghua nei ke za zhi, 2018. 57(4): p. 242.Disclosure of Interests:Jiu-liang Zhao: None declared, Xin Liu Employee of: Eli Lilly and Company, Lujing Zhan Employee of: Eli Lilly and Company, Hongyu Tang Employee of: Eli Lilly and Company (Intern), Jinnan Li Employee of: Eli Lilly and Company, Mengru Liu Employee of: Eli Lilly and Company, Elizabeth Holdsworth Consultant of: Eli Lilly and Company, Employee of: Adelphi Real World, Yan Zhao: None declared

DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY ON SMARTPHONE PREFERENCE AMONG STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Simon Ayo Adekunle ◽  
Oiza Lauren Dimowo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Demographic Attributes

This study investigated smartphone preference among undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigerian universities. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which students’ demographic attributes such as gender, age, usage experience and educational level influence their preference for smartphones. The study also identified and ranked smartphone brands based on selected factors like brand name, brand attachment, perceived usefulness, social influence, price, aesthetic value and product design and features. A cross-sectional survey research design was used for the study. The study population comprised all full-time university students in Nigeria both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Questionnaire was designed and electronically administered using Google Form to the target respondents. After three weeks (10th June to 1st July 2020), five hundred and forty-three (543) responses were collated. However, seventy-eight (78) were found to be invalid. As a result, four hundred and sixty-five (465) responses that formed the sample size were used for the study. The data collected were statistically analyzed using frequency table, percentages, mean, standard deviation and t-test with the aid of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study found that Samsung is the most preferred smartphone among students. It was also revealed that the first three most important factors that influence students' preference for smartphones are brand name, perceived usefulness, and design/features. The study revealed that demographic attributes do not significantly influence smartphone preference among university students. The study, therefore, recommends that demographic attributes such as gender, age, usage experience and programme should not be significantly considered by manufacturers and marketers of smartphones in product differentiation. Keywords: Brand name, demographics, preference, smartphone, students.    

scholarly journals Cross-sectional survey of the undergraduate rheumatology curriculum in European medical schools: a EULAR School of Rheumatology initiative

RMD Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. e000743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Abhishek ◽  
Annamaria Iagnocco ◽  
J W J Bijlsma ◽  
Michael Doherty ◽  
Frédéric Lioté
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Site Response ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Calcium Pyrophosphate ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Curriculum Content ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Additional Information

ObjectivesTo survey the undergraduate rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) curriculum content in a sample of medical schools across Europe.MethodsThe undergraduate musculoskeletal diseases and disability curriculum of University of Nottingham, UK, was used as a template to develop a questionnaire on curriculum content. The questionnaire elicited binary (yes/no) responses and included the option to provide additional information as free text. The survey was mailed to members of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) School of Rheumatology (Undergraduate Classroom) and to EULAR Standing Committee on Education and Training members in January 2017, with a reminder in February 2017.ResultsResponses were received from 21 schools belonging to 11 countries. Assessment of gait, hyperalgesic tender site response and hypermobility were not included in many curricula. Similarly, interpretation of investigations undertaken on synovial fluid was taught in only 16 schools. While disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biological agents, and urate-lowering treatment were included in the curricula of 20 and 21 institutions, respectively, only curricula from 18 schools included core non-pharmacological interventions. Osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathy, polymyalgia rheumatica and lupus were included in the curriculum of all institutions. However, common RMDs such as calcium pyrophosphate deposition, fibromyalgia, giant cell arteritis and bone and joint infection were included in 19 curricula.ConclusionThis survey highlights areas of similarities and differences in undergraduate curricula across Europe. It is hoped that the results of this survey will catalyse the development and agreement of a minimum core European Curriculum for undergraduate education in RMDs.

scholarly journals The cost of mental and physical health disability in childhood and adolescence to families in the UK: findings from a repeated cross-sectional survey using propensity score matching

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e018729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Solmi ◽  
Mariya Melnychuk ◽  
Stephen Morris
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

ObjectiveIn the UK, families of disabled children are entitled to receive disability benefits to help meet costs associated with caring for their child. Evidence of actual costs incurred is scant, especially for mental health disability. In this study, we aimed to quantify the cost of mental and physical health disability in childhood and adolescence to families in the UK using the concept of compensating variation (CV).DesignRepeated cross-sectional survey.SettingThe UK general populationParticipants85 212 children drawn from 8 waves of the Family Resources Survey.OutcomesUsing propensity score matching we matched families with a disabled child to similar families without a disabled child and calculated the extra income the former require to achieve the same living standards as the latter, that is, their CV. We calculated the additional costs specifically associated with several definitions of mental health and physical health disability.ResultsFamilies of a child with any mental health disability, regardless of the presence of physical health comorbidity, needed an additional £49.31 (95% CI: 21.95 to 76.67) and, for more severe disabilities, an additional £57.56 (95% CI: 17.69 to 97.44) per week to achieve the same living standards of families without a disabled child. This difference was greater for more deprived families, who needed between £59.28 (95% CI: 41.38 to 77.18) and £81.26 (95% CI: 53.35 to 109.38) more per week depending on the extent of mental health disability. Families of children with physical health disabilities, with or without mental health disabilities, required an additional £35.86 (95% CI: 13.77 to 57.96) per week, with economically deprived families requiring an extra £42.18 (95% CI: 26.38 to 57.97) per week.ConclusionsMental and physical health disabilities among children and adolescents were associated with high additional costs for the family, especially for those from deprived economic backgrounds. Means testing could help achieve a more equitable redistribution of disability benefit.

scholarly journals Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Licensed Full-Time Practicing Nurses Undertaking Part-Time Studies in Higher Education: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8569
Author(s):  
Siu-Ling Chan ◽  
Naomi Takemura ◽  
Pui-Hing Chau ◽  
Chia-Chin Lin ◽  
Man-Ping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Part Time

Frontline nurses face an unpreceded situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and many report suffering from physical and psychological stress. This online, cross-sectional survey used questionnaires, such as the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, stress-related questions, and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE), to determine the psychological impact of COVID-19 on licensed full-time practicing nurses undertaking part-time studies in higher education. Recruitment commenced from August to September 2020; 385 students were approached, and 124 completed the survey (response rate: 32%). Most of the respondents were frontline nurses working in public sectors (89.5%), 29% of whom reported symptoms of depression, and 61.3% reported mild to severe levels of anxiety. The GAD-7 was significantly associated with the resilience score (β = −0.188; p = 0.008) and exhaustion (β = 0.612; p < 0.001). The PHQ-2 was significantly associated with ‘anxiety about infection’ (β = 0.071; p = 0.048). A lower anxiety level was significantly associated with a higher resilience level and a lower level of exhaustion, and a lower depression level was significantly associated with a lower anxiety about infection. Nursing programs incorporating resilience building may mitigate psychological distress of the study population.

scholarly journals Urinary Incontinence

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila T. Fitzgerald ◽  
Mary H. Palmer ◽  
Susan J. Berry ◽  
Kristin Hart
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Center ◽  
Occupational Setting ◽  
The Impact

Until recently, the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on working women, a population generally characterized as healthy, has not been the focus of research. Women employed full time at a large university center participated in a cross sectional survey about UI. Of the 1,113 women surveyed, age 18 and older, 21 % (n = 232) reported UI at least monthly. Incontinent women were significantly older and had a higher body mass index than continent women. Using disposable products, limiting fluids, avoiding caffeinated beverages, using voiding schedules, and keeping extra clothes or underwear were strategies used to manage UI at work. Responses to an open ended question related to the impact of UI on working life included: interference with sleep and resulting fatigue at work, embarrassment, alteration of concentration, and emotional distress. Implications for nurses are discussed in relation to assessment, education, and management of UI in the occupational setting.

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