Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Seung-Hee Hong, Yun-Jung Bae
Summary: This study investigated the association between alcohol consumption and sarcopenia. The analysis of 19 studies found no significant association between alcohol consumption and sarcopenia risk.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosaria Del Giorno, Ania Maddalena, Stefano Bassetti, Luca Gabutti
Summary: This systematic literature review examines the association between alcohol use and arterial stiffness. The results suggest a J-shaped relationship, where light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower arterial stiffness values, while high doses of alcohol accelerate arterial aging. Gender and age may also influence this association.
Review
Rheumatology
Birgit S. Blomjous, Gayle R. S. Gajadin, Alexandre E. Voskuyl, Louise Falzon, Jan L. Hoving, Irene E. M. Bultink, Marieke M. ter Wee
Summary: This systematic review identified variables associated with work participation outcomes in patients with systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Factors such as age, ethnicity, educational level, disease activity score, disease duration, disease manifestations, physical functioning, cognitive functioning were found to be predictors for work outcomes. It was also found that certain demographic and disease-related factors were associated with unfavorable work outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Neda S. Hashemi, Ingvild Dalen, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Hildegunn Sagvaag, David Gimeno Ruiz de Porras, Randi Wago Aas
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between alcohol-related problems, drinking attitudes, and sick leave. The findings suggest that company-level differences are more important than within-company differences in explaining variations in sick leave rates. Additionally, alcohol-related problems and drinking attitudes were not associated with sick leave.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maribel Luceron-Lucas-Torres, Ivan Cavero-Redondo, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Alicia Saz-Lara, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Celia Alvarez-Bueno
Summary: This study suggests a potential protective effect of wine consumption against cognitive decline, although further research is needed to differentiate between types of wine.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Angela Ching, Yeliz Prior, Jennifer Parker, Alison Hammond
Summary: This systematic review aims to identify the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on work participation and biopsychosocial and work-related factors associated with absenteeism, presenteeism, work transitions, work impairment, work accommodations, and premature work loss. The study found that physically intensive work, moderate-to-severe joint pain, comorbidities, and low co-worker support potentially affect work participation in OA.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Maud Wieczorek, Suzanne MM. Verstappen, Polina Putrik, James M. Gwinnutt, Andra Balanescu, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Annelies Boonen, Giulio Cavalli, Savia de Souza, Annette de Thurah, Thomas E. Dorner, Rikke Helene Moe, Javier Rodriguez-Carrio, Lucia Silva-Fernandezu, Tanja Stamm, Karen Walker-Bone, Joep Welling, Mirjana Zlatkovic-Svenda, Francis Guillemin
Summary: This paper reviews the impact of work-related factors on disease-specific outcomes for individuals with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The findings suggest that work participation may be beneficial for RMD-specific outcomes and should be addressed in healthcare consultations.
SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Dorthe Gruner Nielsen, Kjeld Andersen, Anette Sogaard Nielsen, Carsten Juhl, Angelina Mellentin
Summary: Studies have shown inconsistencies between self-reported alcohol consumption and biomarkers among patients in treatment for AUD. Correlations between self-reported alcohol consumption and biological markers were strongest for intermediate-term direct markers, ranging from moderate to strong.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexsandra da Silva Bandeira, Giovani Firpo Del Duca, Rodrigo Sudatti Delevatti, Sofia Wolker Manta, Pablo Magno Silveira, Larissa dos Santos Leonel, Leandro F. M. Rezende, Kelly Samara Silva
Summary: This study found that insufficient levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, alcohol consumption, and other health-risk behaviors were associated with worse self-rated health in Brazilian adolescents.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Erlend Sunde, Anette Harris, Morten Birkeland Nielsen, Bjorn Bjorvatn, Stein Atle Lie, Oystein Holmelid, Oystein Vedaa, Siri Waage, Stale Pallesen
Summary: This study aims to examine the relationship between shift work and sickness absence, as well as identify moderating factors, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. By aggregating existing evidence, this study aims to improve understanding of the association between shift work and sickness absence, providing guidance for scheduling work and promoting productivity.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Dzevka Dragic, Sue-Ling Chang, Kaoutar Ennour-Idrissi, Francine Durocher, Gianluca Severi, Caroline Diorio
Summary: In this study, the relationship between alcohol consumption and DNA methylation in the blood of adults was systematically reviewed and evaluated. Some potential methylation markers for alcohol consumption have been identified, but further validation in large cohorts is needed.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eileen Brobbin, Paolo Deluca, Sofia Hemrage, Colin Drummond
Summary: There is a lack of consistency in the studies on wearable transdermal alcohol sensor accuracy, making it difficult to draw direct comparisons between them. Further research is needed to directly compare different transdermal alcohol sensors and investigate their accuracy in monitoring alcohol consumption in clinical populations and over extended periods.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Pengli Yu, Yunxia Jiang, Lixue Zhou, Kuinan Li, Yanhong Xu, Fei Meng, Yunping Zhou
Summary: The study found a significant association between pregnancy intention and smoking or alcohol consumption during preconception and pregnancy, with women with unplanned pregnancies more likely to engage in these unhealthy behaviors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Review
Anesthesiology
Roya Karimi, Narmeen Mallah, Saharnaz Nedjat, Marcus J. Beasley, Bahi Takkouche
Summary: Alcohol consumption is inversely associated with the occurrence of chronic pain, with a non-linear relationship.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Emmanuel Aboagye, Irene Jensen, Gunnar Bergstrom, Elisabeth Bjork Bramberg, Oscar Javier Pico-Espinosa, Christina Bjorklund
Summary: This review explores the connection between publication performance and the organizational and psychosocial work environment in academia, finding that work environment characteristics can explain the quality and quantity of academics' publication performance. Management practices, leadership, and psychosocial characteristics are influential factors in academics' publication productivity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tore Bonsaksen, Audun Brunes, Trond Heir
Summary: People with a visual impairment have a higher prevalence of PTSD compared to the general population, which is partly due to the illness or injury that caused the vision loss and partly due to their increased vulnerability to other types of potentially traumatizing events, such as sexual abuse.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hilde Thygesen, Tore Bonsaksen, Mariyana Schoultz, Mary Ruffolo, Janni Leung, Daicia Price, Amy Ostertun Geirdal
Summary: This study found that motives and amount of time spent on social media were associated with the participants' mental health. Using social media to decrease loneliness and for entertainment purposes was linked to poorer mental health, while using it for personal contact and maintaining relationships was associated with better mental health. Overall, increased daily time on social media was correlated with poorer mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tore Bonsaksen, Adele Breen-Franklin
Summary: This study examined the associations between occupational therapy students' learning conceptions, preferences for teaching, and approaches to studying, highlighting the importance of matching teaching styles with students' learning preferences. Understanding these relationships can incentivize educators to consider novel approaches to teaching.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Maren Hogblad Aas, Tore Bonsaksen
Summary: This study explored different aspects of occupation-based practice among occupational therapists working in hospitals and rehabilitation institutions. The results showed that while the therapists valued occupation-based practice, the assessment and intervention methods they used were mainly not occupation-based. Lack of time, space, and equipment were reported as major barriers to implementing occupation-based practice.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Elaina DaLomba, Tore Bonsaksen, Saji Mansur
Summary: Little is known about the relationship and change between student mental health, self-efficacy, and approaches to learning. This study explores the performance of graduate occupational and physical therapy students in learning approaches, mental health factors, and self-efficacy, finding that self-efficacy is related to deep learning approaches, while mental health is related to strategic learning approaches and surface learning approaches.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Souad Baklouti, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Noomen Guelmami, Tore Bonsaksen, Hana Baklouti, Asma Aloui, Liwa Masmoudi, Nizar Souissi, Mohamed Jarraya
Summary: A web-based Hatha yoga program had a positive impact on the mental health and quality of sleep in older adults during the COVID-19 crisis. It significantly reduced depression, anxiety, and stress, while improving the quality of sleep.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tore Bonsaksen, Anne Mari Steigen, Tonje Holte Stea, Annette Lovheim Kleppang, Lars Lien, Marja Leonhardt
Summary: Social media use is associated with mental health problems in adolescents, and negative social media experiences have a stronger impact on depressive symptoms than the time spent on social media. General self-efficacy is important for adolescents' mental health but does not affect the relationship between social media use and depressive symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tore Bonsaksen, Mary Ruffolo, Daicia Price, Janni Leung, Hilde Thygesen, Gary Lamph, Isaac Kabelenga, Amy Ostertun Geirdal
Summary: This study investigated the association between social media use and loneliness two years after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The results showed that participants who worried more about their health, were younger, unemployed, and without a spouse or partner reported higher levels of loneliness. Spending more time on social media was associated with increased loneliness. People who primarily used social media to maintain relationships felt lonelier compared to those who used it for other reasons.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Gry Mork, Linda Stigen, Astrid Gramstad, Trine A. Magne, Tove Carstensen, Tore Bonsaksen
Summary: Relationships between learning environment variables and students' approaches to studying were examined in this study, with a focus on stability over time. The results showed that the variables of 'generic skills' and 'appropriate workload' had relatively stable associations with study approaches. The variables of 'clear goals and standards' and 'student autonomy' were directly associated with study approaches in both study years, but the nature of these associations changed over time. Understanding the stability and change in these relationships can help faculty members in creating an effective learning environment throughout the study program.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Richard Weiler, Osman Hassan Ahmed, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen, Caroline Bolling
Summary: This qualitative study explores the perceptions of concussion, concussion risks, and prevention among English blind 5-a-side footballers in order to improve para concussion care. The study found that blind footballers lacked understanding of their own concussion experiences and believed that the diagnosis and experience of a concussion differed for individuals without vision. The severity of perceived concussions and previous concussion experiences influenced their reporting behaviors. Factors such as spatial orientation and sleep, which are important for daily functioning, were affected by concussions but are not adequately addressed in current assessment tools or clinical guidance for sports-related concussions.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aleksandra Sevic, Neda S. Hashemi, Mikkel Magnus Thorrisen, Kine Stromstad, Lisebet Skeie Skarpaas, Marianne Storm, Kolbjorn Kallesten Bronnick
Summary: The increasing number of people with noncommunicable diseases is a major concern, as they contribute to disability and premature mortality. These diseases also have negative impacts on workplace outcomes. eHealth interventions have the potential to address these issues by promoting employee health behaviors at the workplace.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Janni Leung, Daicia Price, Caitlin McClure-Thomas, Tore Bonsaksen, Mary Ruffolo, Isaac Kabelenga, Gary Lamph, Amy ostertun Geirdal
Summary: This study investigated the motivations, hesitancies, and associated factors in obtaining COVID-19 vaccines two years into the pandemic through online surveys. Over 80% of the participants obtained the vaccine based on public health recommendations and trust in its safety, while concerns about side effects were the most common reason for hesitancy. Distrust in policies and science was also a frequent reason reported by those who did not obtain the vaccine. These findings can inform public health strategies to increase vaccination rates.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
T. H. Stea, A. M. Steigen, C. R. Dangmann, M. D. Granrud, T. Bonsaksen
Summary: This study found a strong association between sexual abuse and adverse health outcomes among adolescents, especially for males. Additionally, males exposed to sexual abuse were more likely to use youth health services compared to females. Substance use was also associated with adverse health outcomes and use of youth health services, and the interaction between sexual abuse and smoking seemed to influence the risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts differently according to sex.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tore Bonsaksen, Audun Brunes, Trond Heir
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life and associated factors among visually impaired adults in Norway. The results showed that people with visual impairment had lower quality of life compared to the general population. They were also less likely to report the highest levels of quality of life. Factors such as onset age of visual impairment, employment status, loneliness levels, social support, and general self-efficacy were found to be associated with higher quality of life.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Amy K. Ostertun Geirdal, Janni Leung, Daicia Price, Isaac Kabelenga, Gary Lamph, Hilde Thygesen, Mary R. Ruffolo, Tore Bonsaksen
Summary: This study examined the association between demographic variables, psychosocial health, quality of life, and happiness in the context of COVID-19. The findings showed that psychosocial health plays a significant role in individuals' quality of life and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2023)
