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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory [PDF]
Medicina, 2021 Ergonomics in interventional radiology has not been thoroughly evaluated. Like any operators, interventional radiologists are exposed to the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The use of lead shielding to radiation exposure and the lack of ergonomic principles developed so far contribute to these disorders, which may potentially affect ...
Cornelis, Francois +8 more
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Authors' response: RCTs of ergonomic interventions [PDF]
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2010 The findings of our systematic review ( see page 277 ) showed that ergonomic interventions are not effective for preventing or reducing low back pain (LBP) and neck pain among non-sick listed workers. In this systematic review only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included, but Westgaard ( see page 217 ) questions whether study designs other ...
Driessen, M.T. +3 more
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Ergonomics Interventions at Badger Mining Corporation [PDF]
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2008 In 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Badger Mining Corporation entered a partnership to implement ergonomics interventions, including a systematic process, to address exposure to risk factors that may result in musculoskeletal disorders or other types of injuries/illnesses.
Janet Torma-Krajewski, Martin Lehman
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Experiences of Intervention Against Violence [PDF]
, 2016 The stories in this anthology emerged from interviews with women and young people about their experience of intervention when they were escaping a situation of abuse, neglect and/or sexual exploitation.
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Ergonomic Intervention for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Workers. [PDF]
Saf Health Work, 2016 To the Editor, We read with great interest the recently published article entitled “Use of Ergonomic Measures Related to Musculoskeletal Complaints among Construction Workers: A 2-year Follow-up Study” by Frings-Dresen et al [1]. Ergonomic intervention prevents work-related musculoskeletal injuries in workers.
Padmanathan V, Joseph L, Nawawi R.
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Ergonomic behaviour of learners in a digitally driven school environment: Modification using an ergonomic intervention programme. [PDF]
S Afr J Physiother, 2018 Background: Computer use is increasing amongst adolescents and so is the potential for related musculoskeletal pain and postural changes. The cumulative effect of this technology-induced, sedentary lifestyle leads to poor posture, pain, repetitive strain
Sellschop IV +3 more
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Potential of participatory ergonomic intervention approaches to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders among office workers: a review [PDF]
, 2017 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a prevalent issue affecting office workers worldwide and resulting in economic losses and health problems. Pursuing of suitable ergonomic interventions approaches became an inescapable need in order of overcoming the ...
Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri +3 more
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Scientific evidence suggests a changed approach in ergonomic intervention research [PDF]
, 2017 Ergonomic interventions have generally been unsuccessful in improving workers’ health, with concurrent rationalization efforts negating potentially successful intervention initiatives.
Öhrling, Therese +6 more
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Cognitive Ergonomics: A Review of Interventions for Outpatient Practice
Cureus, 2023 Doctoring is difficult mental work, involving many cognitively demanding processes such as diagnosing, decision-making, parallel processing, communicating, and managing the emotions of others. According to cognitive load theory (CLT), working memory is a limited cognitive resource that can support a finite amount of cognitive load.
Li-Wang, Jennifer +2 more
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An Occupational Therapy Approach to Ergonomic Intervention [PDF]
, 2021 The occurrence of work-related shoulder and neck injuries is on the rise for computer workers due to extended work hours, fewer breaks, and repetitive movements involving neck rotation, shoulder movement, and awkward posture.
Hege, Kristy
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