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Musculoskeletal Disorders In Countryside Fishermen Of Amazonas-Brazil

open access: yesO Mundo da Saúde, 2018
The postures adopted during fishing work can increase the rise of pain and discomfort, worsening the health risks of fishermen. To identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in fishermen working in the interior of the State of Amazonas, Brazil.
Jordana Ramos Fragoso   +3 more
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Occupational Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Prevention and Treatment [PDF]

open access: yes, 1995
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) consist of a group of musculoskeletal injuries caused by overuse or repetitive strain. The purpose of this Independent Study was to review the literature concerning occupational CTDs, the methods of prevention, and ...
Uyeno, Michelle
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Evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms and of work ability in a higher education institution

open access: yesFisioterapia em Movimento
Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant object of study for the field of occupational health, as they can lead to absenteeism, compensation costs and different levels of functional disability.
Denise Hollanda Iunes   +4 more
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Association between delirium in the intensive care unit and subsequent neuropsychiatric disorders

open access: yesCritical Care, 2020
Background Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are known to be at increased risk of developing delirium, but the risk of subsequent neuropsychiatric disorders is unclear.
Kyla N. Brown   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Disparities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Mental Health Services in the U.S. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This is one of a series of five papers outlining the particular domains and dimensions of inequality where new research may yield a better understanding of responses to this growing issue.Mental health is recognized as a central determinant of individual
Jennifer Greif Green   +3 more
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Fulfilling the Bargain: How the Science of Ergonomics Can Inform the Laws of Workers’ Compensation

open access: yes, 2001
In the last decade, cumulative trauma disorders have become a significant percentage of reported workplace injuries and litigated workers\u27compensation claims.
Solomon, Jason M.
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders – "The Disease of the 90's": An Interdisciplinary Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 1995
Cumulative trauma disorders (also called repetitive stress injuries orrepetitive motion injuries) involve injuries to tendons, tendon sheaths, musclesand nerves of the hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, legs or back that arecaused or aggravated by ...
NC DOCKS at Appalachian State University   +1 more
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Identifying the Ergonomic Risk Factors of a Job [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
[Excerpt] When we experience overexertion of muscles and joints, common symptoms include soreness, pain, discomfort, redness and swelling, limited range of motion, stiffness in joints, weakness and clumsiness, numbing/ tingling sensations (“pins and ...
Brown, Nellie J
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Prevention of occupational traumas by developing an ergonomic design and modifying farmers' postures in walnut gardens of Tuyserkan, Iran

open access: yesArchives of Trauma Research, 2020
Background and Objectives: Occupational traumas are known as work-related disorders, associating with some sorts of factors such as repetitive tasks, body postures, workstations, and hand tools.
Hassan Sadeghi Naeini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cumulative trauma disorders in the workplace: bibliography [PDF]

open access: yes
"This publication provided a compilation of materials describing research conducted by NIOSH on cumulative trauma disorders in the workplace. Selected references, both NIOSH and nonNIOSH, were provided, concentrating on NIOSH activities in preventing ...
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division.
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