Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Severin, Lisa Bjork, Linda Corin, Ingibjorg H. Jonsdottir, Magnus Akerstrom
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation process of an operational-level job stress intervention in the public sector, finding that workplaces participating in the intervention had higher sickness absence rates and worse reported working conditions compared to their reference groups. Individual-level measures were mostly suggested for organizational-level work environment challenges, and almost all planned measures were ultimately implemented. Managers and HR partners need support in designing measures that address work environmental challenges during operational-level interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea L. Deierlein, Haotian Wu, Allan C. Just, Allison J. Kupsco, Joseph M. Braun, Emily Oken, Diana C. Soria-Contreras, Alejandra Cantoral, Ma Luisa Pizano, Nia McRae, Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Robert O. Wright, Andrea A. Baccarelli
Summary: The study found that prenatal exposure to phthalates was negatively associated with gestational weight gain and positively associated with long-term changes in maternal weight. Further investigation is needed to understand how phthalates influence body composition and whether they contribute to the development of obesity and other cardiometabolic diseases in women.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
YiWen Tang, XiaoTian Che, Yao Lei Wang, Xin Ye, Wan Li Cao, Yi Wang
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of closed system transfer devices (CSTDs) with traditional devices in the safe handling of injectable hazardous drugs. The results showed that CSTDs significantly reduced drug contamination and improved pharmacist satisfaction and safety perception.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Julie C. Martin, Mamaru Ayenew Awoke, Marie L. Misso, Lisa J. Moran, Cheryce L. Harrison
Summary: This review evaluated weight gain prevention trials in adults aged 18-50 and found that interventions can prevent weight gain in non-obese adults, with prescriptive interventions showing greater effectiveness. The impact was greatest in healthy weight and overweight populations compared to obese individuals. Future research is needed to assess cost-effectiveness and implementation feasibility.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
James Goodman, Elizabeth Humphrys, Freya Newman
Summary: The study investigates the impact of high heat and humidity in the workplace on workers' health and safety, and finds that unstable employment forms can exacerbate heat stress.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Felix Lang, Klaus Schoene, Felix Goessler, Dirk-Matthias Rose, Peter Kegel
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the occupational biological hazards related to hepatitis A and hepatitis B in schools for pupils with special needs and to determine the need for occupational health care. The survey found that teachers and educational specialists had frequent physical contact with students and engaged in hazardous activities. The vaccination rate was low, with lack of vaccine counseling and non-participation in infection prevention instruction being significant predictors of low vaccination rates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuqing Ding, Xin Xu, Ting Tian, Chengxiao Yu, Xinyuan Ge, Jiaxin Gao, Jing Lu, Zijun Ge, Tao Jiang, Yue Jiang, Hongxia Ma, Ci Song, Zhibin Hu
Summary: Early or middle and late adulthood weight gain is associated with an increased risk of NAFLD, and effective weight intervention can prevent a large proportion of NAFLD cases.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yewon Lee, Na Young Lee, Hee Jeong Lim, Sumi Sung
Summary: This study systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials on weight reduction interventions using digital health for employees with obesity. The results showed that web-based interventions covering nutrition, physical activity, and theories were effective in achieving significant weight reduction in the intervention group compared to the comparison group.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Richard Paulinus Ersel, Roman Pauli, Petra Maria Gaum, Jessica Lang
Summary: This study aims to identify factors to optimize return to work (RTW) and investigate approaches for sustainable RTW (sRTW) after depressive episodes. The results showed that employee training on mental illness prevention was the strongest predictor of overall RTW rating by occupational physicians (OPs), while understanding and appreciation in conversations and stigmatization were the strongest predictors of overall RTW rating by employees. Employees prioritized sufficient time and financial security during the RTW process to prevent relapse.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Amy G. Cantor, Heidi D. Nelson, Miranda Pappas, Chandler Atchison
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and harms of behavioral interventions to reduce weight gain and improve health outcomes for midlife women without obesity. The results showed that counseling interventions may result in modest differences in weight change without causing important harms. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal content, frequency, length, and number of sessions required and should include additional patient populations.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tagrid Alharbi, Joanne Ryan, Rosanne Freak-Poli, Danijela Gasevic, Jacqueline Scali, Karen Ritchie, Marie-Laure Ancelin, Alice J. Owen
Summary: Changes in body weight in older adults may be associated with increased mortality risk. Significant weight loss of 5% or more is linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risk, while weight gain does not increase mortality risk.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ida E. H. Madsen, Annemette Coop Svane-Petersen, Anders Holm, Hermann Burr, Elisabeth Framke, Maria Melchior, Naja Hulvej Rod, Borge Sivertsen, Stephen Stansfeld, Jeppe Karl Sorensen, Marianna Virtanen, Reiner Rugulies
Summary: The study revealed that work-related violence may increase the risk of depressive disorder, especially in employees with high probability of exposure. While associations were consistent across industries for women, they were limited to certain industries for men.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shota Endo, Takeyasu Kakamu, Hideaki Kasuga, Yusuke Masuishi, Tomoo Hidaka, Tetsuhito Fukushima
Summary: The study found that accurate weight gain perception was associated with an increased risk of future weight gain among Japanese adults.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kristine M. Erlandson, Ruda Mohaweche, Mary Morrow, Samantha Mawhinney, Vincent Khuu, Mallory Boyd, Ashok Balasubramanyam, Edward L. Melanson, Jordan E. Lake
Summary: This study found that switching to doravirine treatment may be associated with reductions in 24-hour energy expenditure, weight, trunk fat, and fat-free mass among HIV patients with over 10% weight gain.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yanfang Guo, Sara C. S. Souza, Liam Bruce, Rong Luo, Darine El-Chaar, Laura M. Gaudet, Katherine Muldoon, Steven Hawken, Sandra I. Dunn, Alysha L. J. Dingwall-Harvey, Mark C. Walker, Shi Wu Wen, Daniel J. Corsi
Summary: The study found that gestational weight loss (GWL) in women with obesity may increase the risk of delivering small-for-gestational-age (SGA) neonates but reduce the risk of delivering large-for-gestational-age (LGA) neonates. Recommendations for gestational weight loss in women with obesity should be interpreted cautiously.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gerben Hulsegge, Willem van Mechelen, Karin I. Proper, Heleen Paagman, Johannes R. Anema
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
James Craig Brown, Sharief Hendricks, Michael Ian Lambert, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen
Summary: The study found that while there was only a meaningful improvement in one aspect for 2012 BokSmart course attendees, it should be noted that the scores before the course were already high, making it difficult to assess change. Despite the poor performance in knowledge acquisition, these results support the biennial nature of this safety course.
Review
Sport Sciences
Bart Cillekens, Matthias Lang, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen, Maaike A. Huysmans, Andreas Holtermann, Allard J. van der Beek, Pieter Coenen
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marelise Badenhorst, Evert Verhagen, Mike Lambert, Willem van Mechelen, James Brown
Summary: The study found that long-term, accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare and rehabilitation services are crucial for individuals with rugby-related spinal cord injuries in South Africa. However, barriers such as healthcare quality, availability of rehabilitation services, and affordability and accessibility of adequate transport continue to hinder lower socio-economic groups. Efforts should be made to create equitable access to healthcare and rehabilitation for persons with spinal cord injuries in South Africa.
PHYSIOTHERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gerben Hulsegge, Karin I. Proper, Bette Loef, Heleen Paagman, Johannes R. Anema, Willem van Mechelen
Summary: The study found that shift workers are more likely to be obese and have diabetes compared to non-shift workers, with poor sleep quality mediating this relationship. Lower physical activity levels and poor diet were also shown to be mediators for the relationship between shift work and obesity. Targeting interventions towards improving sleep quality, physical activity, and diet specifically for shift workers could potentially reduce the negative health effects associated with shift work.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Carel T. Viljoen, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Evert Verhagen, Willem van Mechelen, Rita Tomas, Marlene Schoeman, Susan Scheepers, Elzette Korkie
Summary: Trail running, characterized by large elevation gains and uneven surfaces, is associated with common injuries at the foot, knee, and lower leg, as well as illnesses related to the gastrointestinal and metabolic systems. Current literature focuses on race-related injuries and illnesses, with limited evidence on training-related issues. Future research is needed to improve the management of trail running injuries and illnesses.
Article
Orthopedics
Luiz Hespanhol, Caio Sain Vallio, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen
Summary: The Theory of Planned Behavior was found to have the potential to explain approximately half of the variance around running-related injury preventive behavior and intention, with intention, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control all playing significant roles in predicting and influencing behavior.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paula R. Pienaar, Laura C. Roden, Cecile R. L. Boot, Willem van Mechelen, Jos W. R. Twisk, Estelle Lambert, Dale E. Rae
Summary: This study found that longer work hours and commute time, depression, anxiety, and stress were associated with shorter sleep duration in both men and women. Shorter sleep duration was associated with higher BMI, larger waist circumference, and greater cardiometabolic risk scores. Physical activity, working hours, and stress significantly mediated the relationships between self-reported sleep duration and BMI, waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, and cardiometabolic risk score in men.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Correction
Sport Sciences
Carel T. Viljoen, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Evert Verhagen, Willem van Mechelen, Rita Tomas, Marlene Schoeman, Susan Scheepers, Elzette Korkie
Article
Sport Sciences
Gustavo Nakaoka, Saulo Delfino Barboza, Evert Verhagen, Willem van Mechelen, Luiz Hespanhol
Summary: The study investigated the association between the acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR) and running-related injuries (RRI). The results showed an inversely proportional relationship between ACWR and RRI, with higher ACWR associated with lower risk of RRI.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mikkel Magnus Thorrisen, Tore Bonsaksen, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Lisebet Skeie Skarpaas, Aleksandra Sevic, Willem van Mechelen, Randi Wago Aas
Summary: In the occupational health settings in Norway, 38.1% of employees with risky drinking behaviors were willing to participate in prevention interventions. Managers were more willing to participate than workers, and willing employees typically had lower decision latitude at work and tended to have excessive work ambition and need for approval.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Carel Viljoen, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen, Elzette Korkie, Tanita Botha
Summary: This study developed a trail running injury screening instrument (TRISI) to assist clinicians in determining if trail runners are at a higher risk of injury and to provide effective management strategies and health education.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT
(2022)
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
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paula R. Pienaar, Tracy L. Kolbe-Alexander, Willem van Mechelen, Cecile R. L. Boot, Laura C. Roden, Estelle V. Lambert, Dale E. Rae
Summary: Study revealed that in the employed population, sleeping less than 6 hours was associated with higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality, while sleeping more than 8 hours might also increase the risk of all-cause mortality, highlighting the importance of addressing sleep health in the workplace.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Leonie A. Krops, Adrie J. Bouma, Femke Van Nassau, Joske Nauta, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Willem J. R. Bossers, Johan Brugemann, Laurien M. Buffart, Ronald L. Diercks, Vincent De Groot, Johan De Jong, Caroline S. Kampshoff, Marike van der Leeden, Hans Leutscher, Gerjan J. Navis, Salome Scholtens, Martin Stevens, Morris A. Swertz, Sacha Van Twillert, Joeri Van der Velde, Johannes Zwerver, Lucas H. V. Van der Woude, Willem Van Mechelen, Evert A. L. M. Verhagen, Helco G. Van Keeken, Hidde P. Van der Ploeg, Rienk Dekker
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2020)