Article
Rehabilitation
Sanna-Maria Ruokangas, Elina Weiste, Jenni Ervasti, Tuula Oksanen, Pentti Nieminen
Summary: This study examined the job demands and control experienced by Finnish occupational therapists working in municipalities from 2014 to 2018, compared to physiotherapists and registered nurses. The findings showed that occupational therapists had lower job demands and higher job control compared to the other two professions, resulting in lower job strain.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine J. Ford, G. David Batty, Anja K. Leist
Summary: The study found that high workplace control was associated with improved verbal fluency performance, but its effects on memory test results were inconsistent. There were no clear gender differences in the relationship between control and cognitive function.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johanna Edvinsson, Svend Erik Mathiassen, Sofie Bjarntoft, Helena Jahncke, Terry Hartig, David M. Hallman
Summary: Work time control may provide opportunities for employee recovery, but also carries risks due to increased use of work-related ICT and overtime work. However, the tradeoff between these risks and opportunities has not been thoroughly studied. This study aimed to examine the relationships between work time control, work-related ICT use, overtime work, and the need for recovery. The findings showed that greater work time control was associated with lower recovery needs, while increased ICT use and overtime work were associated with higher recovery needs. Furthermore, work time control indirectly influenced recovery needs through its effects on ICT use and overtime work. Overall, this study highlights the importance of considering work time control in promoting employee recovery and managing the risks associated with excessive ICT use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Melody Almroth, Tomas Hemmingsson, Alma Sorberg Wallin, Katarina Kjellberg, Bo Burstrom, Daniel Falkstedt
Summary: The study found that low job control was associated with an increased risk of depression, while high job demands were slightly linked to a lower risk of depression for both men and women. Additionally, high job strain and passive jobs (low control) were associated with an increased risk of depression among men, and passive jobs were linked to an increased risk among women.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Akiyoshi Shimura, Katsunori Yokoi, Yoshiki Ishibashi, Yusaku Akatsuka, Takeshi Inoue
Summary: Remote work was found to reduce psychological and physical stress responses, but full-remote work of 5 days a week was associated with decreased work productivity. This suggests that changing work styles can have positive effects on mental health even after the end of the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Pasquale Bufano, Anello Marcello Poma, Sergio Frumento, Benedetta Persechino, Danilo Menicucci, Marco Laurino, Angelo Gemignani
Summary: Accidents at work have significant social and economic implications. Substance use, especially in recreational settings, increases the risk of work-related accidents. This meta-analysis reviewed 27 relevant papers and found that alcohol and recreational drug use significantly elevated the odds of work-related accidents, while medicines did not. However, caution is necessary due to study heterogeneity and potential publication bias. Future research and interventions should consider the complex factors influencing substance consumption to better understand and address this phenomenon.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Monique D. M. van Beukering, Marjo J. G. J. van Melick, Ruben G. Duijnhoven, Ewoud Schuit, Sophie L. Liem, Monique H. W. Frings-Dresen, Alouisa J. P. van de Wetering, Marc E. A. Spaanderman, Marjolein Kok, Ben W. Mol
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether certain working conditions up to 20 weeks of pregnancy increase the risk of preterm birth in multiple pregnancies. The results showed that working more than 28 hours was associated with very preterm birth, while irregular working times were associated with preterm birth. Additionally, nearly 60% of women with multiple pregnancies continued to work under circumstances that were not in accordance with the guidelines before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pierluigi Cocco, Sara Piro, Federico Meloni, Andrea Montagna, Michele Pani, Ilaria Pilia, Marina Padoan, Lucia Miligi, Corrado Magnani, Angela Gambelunghe, Giacomo Muzi, Giovanni Maria Ferri, Luigi Vimercati, Roberta Zanotti, Aldo Scarpa, Mariagrazia Zucca, Gian Carlo Latte, Emanuele Angelucci, Sara De Matteis, Monica Puligheddu
Summary: This study investigated the association between night shift work and lymphoma subtypes and found an increased risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) associated with night shift work. However, no association was observed with other lymphoma subtypes.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janaina Cristina da Silva, Anderson Garcez, Gabriela Herrmann Cibeira, Heloisa Theodoro, Maria Teresa Anselmo Olinto
Summary: This study revealed that work-related stress and night shift work are associated with an increased risk of obesity among female shift workers, with a high prevalence of obesity observed in this population.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Jenny Jakobsson, Eva Jangland, My Engstrom, Marlene Malmstrom, Jenny Drott
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the work conditions affecting the professional development opportunities of specialist nurses in surgical care. A qualitative descriptive design was used, and 14 specialist nurses were included. The findings showed that job demands at the organizational and leadership level hindered professional development, while job resources at the individual level and inner motivation positively influenced it. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a clear role definition for specialists, utilize their abilities effectively, and provide support from nurse leaders to promote professional development.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kuo-Wei Lee, Chen-Cheng Yang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Hsing Hung, Hung-Yi Chuang
Summary: In this study, a meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between shift work and dementia. The results showed a modest association between shift work and an increase in dementia cases. Long-term night work was also found to be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhenhua He, Jia Yao, Minerva B. De Ala, Xiaolan Zhang
Summary: This study aims to explore the true feelings and difficulties of male nursing teachers in Chinese universities and provide ways to solve these problems.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vilde Hoff Bernstrom, Mehmet Mehmetoglu, Inge Houkes
Summary: This study investigated the role of four team-level work environment factors in the relationship between shiftwork and sickness absence, and found some mediating effects. The results suggest that differences in available work environment resources may partially explain the increased level of sickness absence among shiftworkers.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hyerin Gu, Jooyoung Lee, Yunjee Hwang, Jichul Kim, Somi Lee, Seog Ju Kim
Summary: This study investigated burnout and associated factors in different types of shift workers. The findings showed that both types of shift workers had higher levels of exhaustion, cynicism, and poor professional efficacy compared to non-shift workers. Among shift workers, those with irregular shifts had higher levels of exhaustion and poor professional efficacy than those with regular rotating shifts.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mustapha Amoadu, Edward Wilson Ansah, Jacob Owusu Sarfo
Summary: This review examines the impact of psychosocial safety climate (PSC) on the health, safety, and performance of workers. The results show that PSC directly affects job demands, job insecurity, effort-reward imbalance, work-family conflict, job resources, job control, and quality leadership. It also directly influences social relations at work, including workplace abuse, violence, discrimination, and harassment. Furthermore, PSC moderates the impact of excessive job demands on workers' health and safety, and enhances the effect of job resources on workers' well-being, safety, and performance.
Article
Sport Sciences
K. Toivo, H. Vaha-Ypya, P. Kannus, K. Tokola, L. Alanko, O. J. Heinonen, R. Korpelainen, J. Parkkari, K. Savonen, H. Selanne, S. Kokko, U. M. Kujala, J. Villberg, T. Vasankari
Summary: This study describes the amount and intensity of physical activity measured by accelerometry among adolescents participating in organized sports and their non-participating peers. The study found that participating in organized sports makes it easier to meet the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Marie Halme, Paivi Rautava, Lauri Sillanmaki, Markku Sumanen, Sakari Suominen, Jussi Vahtera, Pekka Virtanen, Paula Salo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between educational level as an indicator of socioeconomic status and the use of mental health services, psychotropic medication, and psychotherapy in Finland. The results showed that low educational level was associated with higher odds of using antidepressants, hypnotics, and sedatives, and lower odds of using mental health services. No associations were found between educational level and use of psychotherapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Saana Karelius, Jussi Vahtera, Kristin Suorsa, Olli J. Heinonen, Jaana Pentti, Teemu J. Niiranen, Sari Stenholm
Summary: This study found that retirement is associated with beneficial changes in awake blood pressure but unfavourable changes in asleep blood pressure, especially for shift workers.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mirkka Lahdenpera, Laura Galante, Carlos Gonzales-Inca, Jussi Vahtera, Jaana Pentti, Samuli Rautava, Niina Kayhko, Chloe Yonemitsu, Julia Gupta, Lars Bode, Hanna Lagstrom
Summary: The study suggests that properties of the mother's residential green environment, such as greenness, vegetation cover diversity, and naturalness index, are associated with changes in the composition of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which have health effects on infants. The results highlight the mediating role of breastfeeding between residential green environments and early life health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jenni Aittokallio, Tarja Saaresranta, Markus Riskumaki, Tiina Hautajarvi, Tero Vahlberg, Olli Polo, Olli Heinonen, Olli Raitakari, Nea Kalleinen
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of cardiovascular risk factors, menopausal state, and sleep-disordered breathing on vascular impairment during menopausal transition. The results showed that cardiovascular risk estimates increased over the 10-year study period and vascular function worsened. Menopausal state was not associated with vascular impairment, but short-term improvement in vascular function was observed in those using hormonal therapy during menopause.
Article
Sport Sciences
Tuula Aira, Sami Petteri Kokko, Olli Juhani Heinonen, Raija Korpelainen, Jimi Kotkajuuri, Jari Parkkari, Kai Savonen, Kerttu Toivo, Arja Uusitalo, Maarit Valtonen, Jari Villberg, Onni Niemela, Henri Vaha-Ypya, Tommi Vasankari
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between longitudinal physical activity (PA) patterns and the development of cardiometabolic risk factors from adolescence to young adulthood. The findings revealed that decreasing PA from moderate to low intensity was associated with increased insulin and body mass index (BMI), while decreasing PA from high to moderate intensity was associated with decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increased glucose. On the other hand, increasing PA was associated with decreased blood pressure.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Solja T. Nyberg, Jaakko Airaksinen, Jaana Pentti, Jenni Ervasti, Markus Jokela, Jussi Vahtera, Marianna Virtanen, Marko Elovainio, G. David Batty, Mika Kivimaeki
Summary: Few risk prediction scores are available for identifying people at increased risk of work disability. This study assessed the predictive performance of a disability risk score for employees with chronic diseases. The 8-item Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) risk score showed good predictive ability for different disease groups, suggesting its potential as a screening tool for identifying individuals at risk for work disability.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Philipp Frank, G. David Batty, Jaana Pentti, Markus Jokela, Lydia Poole, Jenni Ervasti, Jussi Vahtera, Glyn Lewis, Andrew Steptoe, Mika Kivimaeki
Summary: Depression is associated with an increased risk of physical illness and the most common causes of hospitalization among people with depression are endocrine, musculoskeletal, and vascular diseases, rather than psychiatric disorders.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tianwei Xu, Reiner Rugulies, Jussi Vahtera, Sari Stenholm, Jaana Pentti, Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Goeran Kecklund, Jimmi Mathisen, Mads Nordentoft, Mika Kivimaki, Naja Hulvej Rod
Summary: The clustering and changes in workplace psychosocial resources are associated with sleep disturbances among workers, indicating the importance of favorable resource clustering in reducing the risk of sleep disturbances.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ronja Ojala, Jaakko Hentila, Martin S. Lietzen, Milja Arponen, Marja A. Heiskanen, Sanna M. Honkala, Heidi Virtanen, Kalle Koskensalo, Riikka Lautamaki, Eliisa Loyttyniemi, Riitta Parkkola, Olli J. Heinonen, Tarja Malm, Leo Lahti, Juha Rinne, Olli Eskola, Johan Rajander, Kirsi H. Pietilainen, Jaakko Kaprio, Kaisa K. Ivaska, Jarna C. Hannukainen
Summary: Regular exercise training increases glucose metabolism in the femoral bone marrow, regardless of weight and genetics. Interestingly, participants with higher body weight have higher glucose uptake in the lumbar vertebral bone marrow, but training counteracts this effect even without weight reduction.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kristin Suorsa, Tuija Leskinen, Suvi Rovio, Harri Niinikoski, Jaana Pentti, Jaakko Nevalainen, Olli J. Heinonen, Hanna Lagstrom, Antti Jula, Jorma Viikari, Tapani Ronnemaa, Olli Raitakari, Sari Stenholm, Katja Pahkala
Summary: This study aimed to investigate weekday and weekend physical activity patterns among young adults and examine the correlates of these patterns. The results showed significant heterogeneity in physical activity patterns across the week among young adults. Adolescent leisure time physical activity was associated with physical activity patterns in young adulthood, and women were more likely to belong in the more physically active groups. Education, work status, and occupation were also associated with different physical activity patterns.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roosa Lintuaho, Mikhail Saltychev, Jaana Pentti, Jussi Vahtera, Sari Stenholm
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in physical activity and self-rated health during retirement transition over a period of 4 years using multivariate trajectory analysis. It also aimed to investigate whether sociodemographic and lifestyle factors could predict the probability of being classified into a specific subgroup of observed changes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Jaana Pentti, Mads Nordentoft, Tianwei Xu, Reiner Rugulies, Ida E. H. Madsen, Paul Maurice Conway, Hugo Westerlund, Jussi Vahtera, Jenni Ervasti, G. David Batty, Mika Kivimaeki
Summary: This study utilized individual-participant data from three prospective studies and found that workplace violence is associated with an increased risk of suicide, highlighting the importance of effective prevention of violent behaviors at workplaces.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Raakel Luoto, Olli Ruuskanen, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Satu Pekkala, Jukka Hintikka, Noora Kanerva, Matti Waris, Olli J. Heinonen, Maarit Valtonen
Summary: The study found that Finnish elite cross-country skiers had lower concentrations of CRP but higher concentrations of IL-10, TNF-alpha, and IFN-gamma compared to moderately-exercising controls. There was no significant difference in IL-6 and GlycA levels between athletes and controls.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)