Article
Engineering, Industrial
Abdullahi Ibrahim, Chukwuma Nnaji, Mostafa Namian, Amanda Koh, Ulises Techera
Summary: Construction workers often experience physical fatigue due to the physically demanding nature of their job. This study used a wearable sensor to track real-time physical fatigue of participants and assess its impact on their hazard recognition performance and safety risk assessment. The findings revealed that fatigue significantly reduced participants' hazard recognition performance and safety risk assessment. The study highlights the critical role of fatigue in situational awareness research and demonstrates the potential of wearable sensors in fatigue and hazard recognition assessment.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lara Rosler, Glenn van der Lande, Jeanne Leerssen, Austin G. Vandegriffe, Oti Lakbila-Kamal, Jessica C. Foster-Dingley, Anne C. W. Albers, Eus J. W. van Someren
Summary: This study evaluates the objective quantification of insomnia by assessing state-related changes in cardiac measures. The researchers found that incorporating these changes in cardiac features in the ambulatory monitoring of sleep could provide a more sensitive biomarker for diagnosing and assessing the severity of insomnia.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaolong Xing, Fangchao Liu, Xueli Yang, Qiong Liu, Xinyan Wang, Zhennan Lin, Keyong Huang, Jie Cao, Jianxin Li, Meng Fan, Xiaotian Chen, Cuizhen Zhang, Shufeng Chen, Xiangfeng Lu, Dongfeng Gu, Jianfeng Huang
Summary: Exposure to PM2.5 was found to decrease HRV, but this effect can be mitigated in patients with controlled blood pressure or receiving ARB treatment. These findings suggest that better BP control and ARB treatment could help alleviate the adverse impacts of PM2.5 exposure on HRV.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shahnawaz Anwer, Heng Li, Waleed Umer, Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari, Imran Mehmood, Yantao Yu, Carl Haas, Arnold Yu Lok Wong
Summary: This study analyzed heart rate variability (HRV) using nonlinear methods to determine the level of physical fatigue in construction workers. It showed that both linear and nonlinear HRV analyses can be used to detect and classify physical fatigue in construction workers.
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziqian Zhang, Miao Liu, Lei Zhao, Linlin Liu, Wenting Guo, Jie Yu, Huihua Yang, Xuefeng Lai, Xiaomin Zhang, Liangle Yang
Summary: This study found that exposure to phthalates is associated with cardiovascular disease, and decreased heart rate variability is an early indicator of cardiac autonomic imbalance. Through a longitudinal panel study, it was observed that individual and mixtures of phthalates exposure are related to heart rate variability.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexander Nelde, Markus G. Klammer, Christian H. Nolte, Helena Stengl, Michael Kraemer, Regina von Rennenberg, Andreas Meisel, Franziska Scheibe, Matthias Endres, Jan F. Scheitz, Christian Meisel
Summary: This study used data lake-enabled technology to assess post-stroke heart rate and heart rate variability, and found that HR modulation and including HR in machine learning models can improve stroke outcome prediction.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah J. Fendrich, Lauren R. Koralnik, Mharisi Bonner, Deborah Goetz, Peter Joe, Jakleen Lee, Bridget Mueller, Jessica Robinson-Papp, Oded Gonen, Jose C. Clemente, Dolores Malaspina
Summary: The study developed a gut-brain-axis questionnaire (GBAQ) to collect standardized person-specific review of systems data for microbiome-gut-brain-axis studies. The results showed that psychotic symptoms were associated with reduced gut motility, while activation factor was related to medical comorbidity and systemic inflammatory conditions. Only behavioral differences were observed in group level comparisons.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
German Prados, Elena Miro, M. Pilar Martinez, Ana Sanchez, Vincent Pichot, Marta Medina-Casado, Florian Chouchou
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on autonomic functions in fibromyalgia patients. The study found that patients who received CBT and reported improved sleep quality experienced an improvement in parasympathetic cardiac control during non-rapid-eye-movement sleep. This suggests that CBT may have a cardio-protective effect, and heart rate variability (HRV) could be used as a sleep monitoring tool in fibromyalgia.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sasan Faridi, Robert D. Brook, Fatemeh Yousefian, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Ramin Nabizadeh Nodehi, Mansour Shamsipour, Sanjay Rajagopalan, Kazem Naddafi
Summary: The cardiovascular benefits of particulate-filtering respirators (PFRs) remain unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of wearing PFRs on blood pressure and heart rate variability. The analysis showed modest or non-significant improvements in blood pressure and some heart rate variability parameters from wearing PFRs over short periods. However, these findings are limited by the small number of trials and variations in experimental designs and durations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Jeremy A. Bigalke, Emily L. Cleveland, Elyse Barkstrom, Joshua E. Gonzalez, Jason R. Carter
Summary: CBT reductions before and during sleep correspond to sleep onset and quality. Presleep reductions in CBT are associated with increased cardiac parasympathetic activity and persist into the sleep period, affecting heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep. Individual differences in presleep CBT declines are associated with elevated heart rate and reduced HRV across sleep stages in poor sleeping adults.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mathieu Berger, Vincent Pichot, Geoffroy Solelhac, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Jose Haba-Rubio, Peter Vollenweider, Gerard Waeber, Martin Preisig, Jean-Claude Barthelemy, Frederic Roche, Raphael Heinzer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between nocturnal HRV and cardiovascular disease incidence. The results showed that novel HRV parameters such as AC, DC, and HRF during the night were better predictors of CVD events than traditional HRV parameters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanzhou Wang, Wenlou Zhang, Luyi Li, Jing Huang, Dayu Hu, Shan Liu, Junhui Xu, Liyan Cui, Junxiu Liu, Shaowei Wu, Xinbiao Guo, Furong Deng
Summary: Noise pollution increases the risks of cardiovascular disorders, and personal exposure to noise affects cardiac autonomic function. Obesity and PM2.5 exacerbate the adverse effects of noise on heart rate variability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Janet M. Nwaogu, Albert P. C. Chan
Summary: The study found that work pressure on construction personnel led to increased sympathetic nervous activity and the need for more recovery time, while reduced parasympathetic activities during the day disrupted proper recovery. This may increase their vulnerability to cardiovascular risk factors, requiring relevant individual and organizational practices to promote proper sleep health.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rui Cao, Iman Azimi, Fatemeh Sarhaddi, Hannakaisa Niela-Vilen, Anna Axelin, Pasi Liljeberg, Amir M. Rahmani
Summary: This study evaluates the accuracy of HR and HRV parameters collected by the Oura Ring compared to a medical-grade electrocardiogram monitor. The results show that the Oura Ring accurately measures nocturnal HR and RMSDD, but has higher error rates in measuring LF and LF:HF ratio.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jan Cosgrave, Jessica Phillips, Ross Haines, Russell G. Foster, David Steinsaltz, Katharina Wulff
Summary: Primary insomnia is often characterized by heightened arousal levels throughout the day. Studies have shown that individuals with insomnia exhibit higher heart rate, lower sleep efficiency, and more awakenings during the night compared to good sleepers. Additionally, there is a difference in nocturnal heart rate variability between insomniacs and good sleepers, which supports the hyperarousal model of insomnia.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Punnett, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Robert A. Henning, Suzanne Nobrega, Alicia G. Dugan, Martin G. Cherniack
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer L. Garza, Jacqueline M. Ferguson, Alicia G. Dugan, Ragan E. Decker, Rick A. Laguerre, Adekemi O. Suleiman, Jennifer M. Cavallari
Summary: The organization of working hours has a significant impact on workers' health. This study found that low schedule control was associated with neck/shoulder musculoskeletal symptoms, while frequently working long hours was associated with leg/foot musculoskeletal symptoms. These working time characteristics should be considered in interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote workers' health.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Alicia G. Dugan, Ragan E. Decker, Sara Namazi, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Keith M. Bellizzi, Thomas O. Blank, Ellen A. Dornelas, Susan H. Tannenbaum, William S. Shaw, Helen Swede, Andrew L. Salner
Summary: This study explored the most valued types of support by breast cancer survivors during early survivorship, highlighting the importance of informational, emotional, instrumental, and quality of life support. Survivors expected more guidance related to work from healthcare providers, and there was a lack of emotional and instrumental support for some survivors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicia G. Dugan, Sara Namazi, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Robert D. Rinker, Julius C. Preston, Vincent L. Steele, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: This study collaborated with a correctional supervisors' union to develop a customized survey using CBPR methods and HWPP tools, identifying key themes related to supervisors' work and health. The findings provided insights into the root causes of health issues and opportunities for interventions addressing these causes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer M. Cavallari, Jennifer L. Garza, Jacqueline M. Ferguson, Rick A. Laguerre, Ragan E. Decker, Adekemi O. Suleiman, Alicia G. Dugan
Summary: The study found that working time characteristics were associated with work-related mental health issues such as burnout, and general mental health issues such as depressive symptoms. Work intensity was linked to burnout symptoms, while schedule control and predictability were associated with depressive symptoms.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa M. Rusch, Helen Swede, Alicia G. Dugan, Martin G. Cherniack, Janet Barnes-Farrell, Jennifer M. Cavallari
Summary: The study found that not engaging in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is associated with nonrestorative sleep (NRS) in high job demands, especially for workers with the lowest or highest physical demands in their jobs. Poor general health was associated with NRS at all levels of psychological demands, regardless of LTPA. LTPA may reduce NRS for workers with jobs at extreme levels of physical demands.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin M. Bell, Sylvain De Guise, Jeffrey R. McCutcheon, Yu Lei, Milton Levin, Baikun Li, James F. Rusling, David A. Lawrence, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Caitlin O'Connell, Bethany Javidi, Xinyu Wang, Heejeong Ryu
Summary: This paper discusses scientific challenges related to PFAS, including rapid and low-cost detection, energy saving remediation, the role of T helper cells in immunotoxicity, and the biochemical and molecular effects of PFAS among community residents. Potential research directions are presented to improve the understanding of sensing, remediation, exposure to, and health effects of PFAS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer M. Cavallari, Adekemi O. Suleiman, Jennifer L. Garza, Sara Namazi, Alicia G. Dugan, Robert A. Henning, Laura Punnett
Summary: The study aimed to pilot test the HearWell intervention designed to preserve hearing among highway maintainers using a participatory Total Worker Health approach. The worker-designed interventions, particularly in the HearWell Design Team garages, showed promising results in improving HPD use and hearing climate. Employee participation in hearing conservation programs may be crucial for maximal effectiveness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thomas R. Cunningham, Rebecca J. Guerin, Jacqueline Ferguson, Jennifer Cavallari
Summary: This paper reviews the literature and identifies that certain high-risk worker populations are more prone to fatigue due to factors such as irregular shifts, lack of fatigue management resources, and socioeconomic barriers. However, there is a lack of research specifically addressing working hours and fatigue in these populations. More research is needed to identify solutions and interventions for work-related fatigue in these high-risk worker groups.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jack T. Dennerlein, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim, Nicholas H. Green
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of an electro-magnetic active seat suspension on reducing whole body vibration exposure for long-haul truck drivers, and found that both active and passive seats led to a decrease in low back pain severity and disability scores. Additionally, while the active seat significantly reduced WBV exposures, the improvement in low back pain appeared to be influenced by multiple factors.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adekemi O. Suleiman, Ragan E. Decker, Jennifer L. Garza, Rick A. Laguerre, Alicia G. Dugan, Jennifer M. Cavallari
Summary: Workers identified long work hours and irregular schedules as major obstacles to their well-being. Non-standard work schedules were associated with negative behavior impacts, physical health impacts, and extended work exposures. Developing effective workplace interventions is crucial to address these barriers to health and wellbeing.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Namazi, Alicia G. Dugan, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Robert D. Rinker, Julius C. Preston, Vincent L. Steele, Mazen El Ghaziri, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: A design team conducted a health assessment of correctional supervisors and identified sleep as a priority for intervention. By using a participatory approach, the team incorporated workers' experiences and root causes of poor sleep to develop relevant and acceptable solutions. The team identified root causes of poor sleep and proposed three solutions to address them: training on sleep hygiene, a sleep-tracking smartphone app, and a shared overtime policy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer M. M. Cavallari, Jennifer L. L. Garza, Natalie R. R. Charamut, Cheyenne Szarka, Spencer D. D. Perry, Rick A. A. Laguerre, Lisa M. H. Sanetti, Alicia G. G. Dugan
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote teaching led to increased work demands and limited resources for teachers, affecting their mental health. The study found that frequently working unexpectedly was associated with higher rates of depression and burnout symptoms. However, utilizing remote work resources was associated with lower rates of depressive symptoms.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicia G. Dugan, Rick A. Laguerre, Janet L. Barnes-Farrell, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Jennifer L. Garza, Lindsey A. Graham, Gretchen A. Petery, Nicholas Warren, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: Aging workers in the manufacturing sector face a higher risk of workforce departure compared to other industries. Musculoskeletal health and perceived work ability are relevant to departure decisions, but studies rarely consider these constructs simultaneously, calling for more research in this area.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Namazi, Alicia G. Dugan, Richard H. Fortinsky, Mazen El Ghaziri, Janet L. Barnes-Farrell, Jonathan Noel, Jennifer M. Cavallari, William S. Shaw, Wayne A. Cole, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: This study examined the impact of traumatic incident exposure at work on correctional supervisors' work-to-family conflict and depressive symptoms, finding that exposure to traumatic incidents can lead to greater depressive symptoms and work-to-family conflict. Additionally, social support was found to moderate this impact, suggesting the importance of interventions to address the adverse effects of traumatic incident exposure on correctional supervisors' family life and mental health.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE
(2021)