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    Almost a year in: Virtual offices remained an ergonomic trouble spot
    IOS Press ; 2022
    In:  Work Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 319-326
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    In: Work, IOS Press, Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 319-326
    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many individuals continued to work from home even after nearly 9 months since the COVID-19 pandemic started in spring of 2020. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a follow-up survey of the faculty and staff of a large Midwest university to determine whether there had been any changes to their home work environment and health outcomes since a prior survey conducted at the start of the pandemic in spring of 2020. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent out to all employees, staff, and administration (approximately 10,350 individuals) and was completed by 1,135 individuals. RESULTS: It was found that not much had changed after nearly 9 months of working at home. Faculty and staff continued to primarily use laptops without an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Few participants reported using chairs with adjustable armrests. These conditions continued to result in high levels of body discomfort (49% neck and head, 45% low back, and 62% upper back and shoulders having moderate to severe pain). CONCLUSION: If workers are going to continue to work from home, companies will need to accommodate them with more than a laptop, and should include an external keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
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    ISSN: 1051-9815 , 1875-9270
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3233/WOR-211052
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: IOS Press
    Publication Date: 2022
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    The virtual office: A perspective from college students
    IOS Press ; 2022
    In:  Work Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 433-440
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    In: Work, IOS Press, Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 433-440
    Abstract: BACKGROUND: As the COVID-19 pandemic took root in the United States, most universities quickly transitioned to online and remained there through spring 2021. OBJECTIVE: The study objective was to identify the impact of the switch to online on student home offices and corresponding health outcomes. METHODS: An online survey was sent out to all student at a large Midwest university to assess the work practices and health outcomes. RESULTS: In total, 1074 responses were completed. The shift to online not only resulted in most students utilizing laptop computers without external monitors, keyboards, or mouse input devices, but also a major increase in the amount of time spent using technology (on average 31 to 40 hours per week). The amount of severe to extreme discomfort in the neck, shoulder, upper back, and lower back was alarming (above 41%). CONCLUSION: The home offices of students were often sub-optimal, indicating the need to educate university students.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1051-9815 , 1875-9270
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3233/WOR-210905
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: IOS Press
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Teachers feeling the burden of COVID-19: Impact on well-being, stress, and burnout
    IOS Press ; 2022
    In:  Work Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 407-415
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    In: Work, IOS Press, Vol. 71, No. 2 ( 2022-02-18), p. 407-415
    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Teachers have had to deal with many of the negative aspects of COVID-19 over the past year. The demands associated with the sudden requirement to teach remotely, and later having to manage hybrid (both in person and online) learning may be having adverse effects on the mental and physical health of teachers. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether COVID-19 continued to impact teacher stress, burnout, and well-being a year into the pandemic. METHODS: An online survey was sent out to 5300 teachers in public and private schools, and 703 completed the survey. RESULTS: Stress and burnout continue to be high for teachers, with 72% of teachers feeling very or extremely stressed, and 57% feel very or extremely burned out. Many teachers struggled to have a satisfactory work-family balance (37% never or almost never; 20% only has sometimes). CONCLUSION: School systems must start to deal with the mental and physical health of teachers before a large number of them leave the profession.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1051-9815 , 1875-9270
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3233/WOR-210994
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: IOS Press
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Fatigue and recovery in 12-hour dayshift hospital nurses
    Hindawi Limited ; 2014
    In:  Journal of Nursing Management Vol. 22, No. 5 ( 2014-07), p. 593-603
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    In: Journal of Nursing Management, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 22, No. 5 ( 2014-07), p. 593-603
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0966-0429
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12062
    Language: English
    Publisher: Hindawi Limited
    Publication Date: 2014
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    Physiological and behavioural response patterns at work among hospital nurses : Physiological and behavioural response patterns
    Hindawi Limited ; 2011
    In:  Journal of Nursing Management Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2011-01), p. 57-68
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    In: Journal of Nursing Management, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 19, No. 1 ( 2011-01), p. 57-68
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0966-0429
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1111/jonm.2011.19.issue-1
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01210.x
    Language: English
    Publisher: Hindawi Limited
    Publication Date: 2011
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    Workplace Violence Prevalence and Reporting in Home Health Care: A Cross Sectional Survey
    SAGE Publications ; 2023
    In:  Home Health Care Management & Practice Vol. 35, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 31-39
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    In: Home Health Care Management & Practice, SAGE Publications, Vol. 35, No. 1 ( 2023-02), p. 31-39
    Abstract: Workplace violence (WV) is a significant occupational hazard for home health care workers (HHCWs). HHCWs are frequently exposed to Type II (customer/client) WV incidents but minimal evidence exists about exposure to Type III (coworker) WV and exposure to Type IV (personal relationship) WV is unknown. Furthermore, exposure to WV incidents is often underreported by HHCWs. The Haddon Matrix guided this research study. A cross- sectional research design was used with HHCWs (n = 50) working in Southwest Ohio in April 2020. HHCWs completed the Workplace Violence Reporting Survey, a 76-item tool used to estimate the frequency and reporting of WV incidents. Data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. HHCWs were 86% female (n = 43). Patients (28.3%) followed by their families (17.4%) and intimate partners (10.9%) are the primary aggressors of verbal abuse. The incident was too minor (6.5%), no action would be taken (6.5%), and it’s part of the job (4.3%) are major reasons HHCWs underreported WV. Type II WV is most pervasive when the aggressor is the patient. HHCWs experience physical assault and sexual abuse in their work environment. HHCWs underreported verbal abuse and physical assault when the aggressor was an intimate partner.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1084-8223 , 1552-6739
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/10848223221116144
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Evaluation of the Impact of the Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Lifting Equation
    SAGE Publications ; 2016
    In:  Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Vol. 58, No. 5 ( 2016-08), p. 667-682
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    In: Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, SAGE Publications, Vol. 58, No. 5 ( 2016-08), p. 667-682
    Abstract: The objective of this article is to evaluate the impact of the Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Lifting Equation (RNLE). Background: The RNLE has been used extensively as a risk assessment method for prevention of low back pain (LBP). However, the impact of the RNLE has not been documented. Methods: A systematic review of the literature on the RNLE was conducted. The review consisted of three parts: characterization of the RNLE publications, assessment of the impact of the RNLE, and evaluation of the influences of the RNLE on ergonomic standards. The literature for assessing the impact was categorized into four research areas: methodology, laboratory, field, and risk assessment studies using the Lifting Index (LI) or Composite LI (CLI), both of which are the products of the RNLE. Results: The impact of the RNLE has been both widespread and influential. We found 24 studies that examined the criteria used to define lifting capacity used by the RNLE, 28 studies that compared risk assessment methods for identifying LBP, 23 studies that found the RNLE useful in identifying the risk of LBP with different work populations, and 13 studies on the relationship between LI/CLI and LBP outcomes. We also found evidence on the adoption of the RNLE as an ergonomic standard for use by various local, state, and international entities. Conclusion: The review found 13 studies that link LI/CLI to adverse LBP outcomes. These studies showed a positive relationship between LI/CLI metrics and the severity of LBP outcomes.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0018-7208 , 1547-8181
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0018720815623894
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    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Introduction to the Human Factors Special Issue on User-Centered Design for Exoskeleton
    SAGE Publications ; 2020
    In:  Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Vol. 62, No. 3 ( 2020-05), p. 333-336
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    In: Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, SAGE Publications, Vol. 62, No. 3 ( 2020-05), p. 333-336
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0018-7208 , 1547-8181
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0018720820914312
    RVK:
    CL 1000
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Workers' compensation costs for healthcare caregivers: Home healthcare, long‐term care, and hospital nurses and nursing aides
    Wiley ; 2021
    In:  American Journal of Industrial Medicine Vol. 64, No. 5 ( 2021-05), p. 369-380
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    In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Wiley, Vol. 64, No. 5 ( 2021-05), p. 369-380
    Abstract: Background : Healthcare workers (nurses and nursing aides) often have different exposures and injury risk factors depending on their occupational subsector and location (hospital, long‐term care, or home health care). Methods: A total of 5234 compensation claims for nurses and nursing aides who suffered injuries to their lower back, knee, and/or shoulder over a 5‐year period were obtained from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and analyzed. Injury causation data was also collected for each claim. The outcome variables included indemnity costs, medical costs, total costs, and the number of lost work days. The highest prescribed morphine equivalent dose for opioid medications was also calculated for each claim. Results: Home healthcare nurses and nursing aides had the highest average total costs per claim. Hospital nurses and nursing aides had the highest total claim costs, of $5 million/year. Shoulder injuries for home healthcare nursing aides (HHNAs) had the highest average total claim costs ($20,600/injury) for all occupation, setting, and body area combinations. Opioids were most frequently prescribed for home healthcare nurses (HHNs) and nursing aides (18.9% and 17.7% having been prescribed opioids, respectively). Overexertion was the most common cause for HHN and nursing aide claims. Conclusions: With the rapidly expanding workforce in the home healthcare sector, there is a potential health crisis from the continued expansion of home healthcare worker injuries and their associated costs. In addition, the potential for opioid drug usage places these workers at risk for future dependence, overdose, and prolonged disability. Future research is needed to investigate the specific and ideally reversible causes of injury in claims categorized as caused by overexertion.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0271-3586 , 1097-0274
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.v64.5
    DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23237
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2021
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    An assessment of ergonomic issues in the home offices of university employees sent home due to the COVID-19 pandemic
    IOS Press ; 2021
    In:  Work Vol. 68, No. 4 ( 2021-04-27), p. 981-992
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    In: Work, IOS Press, Vol. 68, No. 4 ( 2021-04-27), p. 981-992
    Abstract: BACKGROUND: As millions of workers have shifted to telework, special accommodations for workers with respect to ergonomics may be required to ensure the workforce remains healthy. METHODS: A survey about home office ergonomics and discomfort was sent to faculty, staff, and administrators by email and was completed by 843 individuals. RESULTS: Over 40%of the participants reported moderate to severe discomfort (severe low/middle back pain, moderate discomfort in eyes/neck/head, and discomfort in the upper back/shoulders). Laptops (always and often) were widely used (85%) with most using the laptop monitor (55%) of all respondents. Further, less than 45%of the seating conditions were reported as having adjustable arm rests. CONCLUSION: As teleworking in makeshift offices becomes more common, the risk of significant discomfort and potentially more serious musculoskeletal disorders may result from poor static postures. Companies may need to accommodate workers by allowing them to take home office chairs, external monitors, keyboards, and mice as laptops are insufficient, ergonomically.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1051-9815 , 1875-9270
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3233/WOR-205294
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: IOS Press
    Publication Date: 2021
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