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Patient education for the management of subacromial pain syndrome: A scoping review
No full textObjective: To identify the extent of the literature on patient education for subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR standards. Nine databases were searched until November 2022 to identify articles describing patient education interventions for the management of SAPS. Interventions were extracted and described according to the Template for intervention description and replication (TIDieR) checklist and the core sets for shoulder-related health conditions of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Results: Sixty studies of various designs met the inclusion criteria, including thirty RCTs. Patient education was a primary intervention in seven of the included RCTs. In most of the educational interventions identified in the included studies, the descriptions did not adequately cover a majority of the TIDieR\u27s checklist items. Patient education content was often mentioned and covered most, but not all, of the ICF core sets for shoulder disorders. Conclusion: Available data in current literature on patient education interventions for SAPS is scarce and lacks description. Practice implications: This study presents the content elements of patient education for the management of SAPS that are described in the literature and that clinicians could consider when treating individuals with SAPS. © 202
A systematic review and evaluation of the tools measuring work-related psychosocial factors in prospective research on sickness absence of health care workers
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This systematic literature review aims to list the validated tools measuring work-related psychosocial factors (WRPFs) influence health care workers’ (HCWs) sickness absence (SA), and to evaluate their psychometric and practical properties.
Methods:
Using the PsycINFO, Medline, and Web of Science databases, the search targeted prospective studies on WRPFs and SA in HCWs published between 2012 and 2023. The validated, self-report tools that measured WRPFs and that yielded at least one significant predictor of SA in HCWs were identified. An evaluation of the psychometric and practical properties was performed.
Results:
Based on inclusion criteria, three prospective studies on HCWs were included, and twelve tools were listed. Psychometric and practical properties were “excellent” for six tools, “good” for four, and “questionable” for two.
Conclusions:
Researchers and occupational health practitioners can use tools with “good” to “excellent” overall quality to measure traditional WRPFs that predict SA in HCWs. There is a need to develop and validate tools that measure WRPFs representing the specific characteristics of the health care working environment. Other WRPFs relevant to the work context of HCWs can be measured by extant tools that could be used in research and program development and evaluation
Béryllium : guide de nettoyage : entretien ménager et décontamination des lieux de travail
No full textSafeRespirator: Comprehensive database for N95 filtering facepiece respirator leak detection including infrared, RGB videos, and quantitative fit testing
Full text linkThe COVID-19 pandemic underscored the challenges of performing mandatory Quantitative Fit Tests (QNFT) for healthcare professionals and the limitations of self-administered fit checks. To address this, it is crucial to develop faster and more efficient methods for detecting, locating, and quantifying leaks in Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), providing wearers with immediate feedback on their safety. Infrared (IR) technology, which relies on temperature variation analysis around the face seal, has proven effective for locating leaks but has not yet achieved automated quantification. This paper introduces a validated protocol for creating a comprehensive database to advance automatic leak detection. The database includes synchronized and calibrated IR and RGB video data, along with QNFT results, collected from 62 participants wearing four different N95 FFR models in four distinct positions. High-performance IR and RGB cameras were used to precisely capture temperature variations, while a PortaCount® instrument served as the reference for fit quantification. Preliminary results demonstrate the ability of IR imaging to accurately monitor temperature variations across the facial seal, paving the way for automated detection. This open-access database is available to the scientific community to drive innovation in respiratory protection research and beyond
Determinants of post-COVID ill-health in a cohort of Canadian healthcare workers
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We aimed to estimate prevalence of post-COVID conditions (PCC) among healthcare workers (HCWs) and to identify pre-disposing factors.
Methods
A cohort of Canadian HCWs completed four questionnaires during the pandemic. At the final questionnaire, HCWs reported conditions attributed to earlier COVID-19. The proportion developing a PCC was estimated. Risk factors were evaluated by logistic regression.
Results
Among 4964 HCWs, 995 had one positive COVID test \u3e90 days before completing the final questionnaire. 266 (27%) developed a PCC. Factors predisposing HCWs to a PCC included depression and increased alcohol consumption reported pre-infection, chronic ill-health pre-pandemic, and a perception that the infection was work-related. PCCs were less likely following vaccination. Most HCWs (98%) returned to work within 30 days, with 8% reporting severe PCC (n = 80).
Conclusions
Pre-disposing factors reflected poor health pre-infection. Most conditions were mild
Work-related psychosocial risk and protective factors influencing workplace sickness absence: A systematic literature review
No full textAbstract
Purpose
Employee sickness absence (SA) is a significant issue facing organizations and individuals worldwide, leading to multiple negative consequences, such as increased costs, early retirement, decreased productivity, and reduced quality of work. Therefore, within the occupational health and safety (OHS) framework, it is crucial to explore the factors that help workforces stay at work sustainably. This study investigates the role of work-related psychosocial factors (WRPFs) as predictors of SA and suggests proactive measures to prevent its occurrence.
Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted within the Job Demands–Resources Model framework. Following the PRISMA Checklist, 1087 articles from PsycINFO, Medline, and Web of Science databases were screened, and 30 longitudinal studies were included.
Results
The findings describe SA as a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by risk (e.g., poor quality leadership, bullying, and violence) and protective WRPFs (e.g., developmental opportunities and social support). These factors, spanning contextual, content-related, and relational dimensions, collectively influence workers’ SA over time.
Conclusions
These insights provide valuable guidance for researchers and OHS stakeholders, supporting the development of research and interventions aimed at preventing SA. This research contributes important knowledge to the field, paving the way for more targeted strategies that address the organizational causes of SA and promote healthier, more productive work environments
One-pot green synthesis of ZnO/Zn(OH)2 microporous particles using \u3ci\u3eMelaleuca cajuputi\u3c/i\u3e oil for enhanced antibacterial activity
No full textThe current study presents a green, one-step and base-free synthesis of antibacterial ZnO/Zn(OH)2 microporous particles (MPPs) using Melaleuca cajuputi essential oil as a reducing and capping agent. Bioactive compounds, such as eucalyptol and terpineol, included in the essential oil form complexes with Zn2+ from Zn(NO3)2, which undergo hydrolysis into ZnO/Zn(OH)2 MPPs upon the addition of water. Characterization confirms the formation of ZnO/Zn(OH)2 as the primary components, with a minor presence of zinc hydroxynitrate compounds. The synthesized material exhibits a distinctive rod-like morphology with a highly porous structure, favouring the deposition of bioactive compounds on both the surface and within the structure. These compounds play a crucial role in regulating particle morphology by capping the surface, modulating crystal growth, and agglomeration. Simultaneously, adding an appropriate water volume promotes the complete hydrolysis of the Zn2+/bioactive compound complexes, while providing a suitable medium for shaping the formed particles. The optimal sample (prepared with 5 mL water and 15 mL essential oil) achieves 100 % bacterial inactivation within 50 and 70 min against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus epidermidis) bacteria, significantly outperforming commercial ZnO nanoparticles. This enhanced antibacterial performance is due to the synergistic effects of composition, surface chemistry, morphology, and enhanced photocatalytic activity under LED light. These results highlight the potential of eco-friendly synthesized ZnO/Zn(OH)2 MPPs as an effective material for sustainable applications in antimicrobial coatings and active packaging. (©Elsevier
Expériences vécues et perceptions de personnes étudiantes internationales sur les mesures et les services offerts par les universités québécoises pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 = Experiences and perceptions of international students regarding measures and services offered by Quebec universities during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textCet article fait état d’une partie des résultats d’une recherche menée auprès de personnes étudiantes internationales (PÉI) qui fréquentaient des universités québécoises pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. La recherche portait sur les usages sociaux des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) et sur la qualité de vie des PÉI en période de confinement. Les résultats présentés et discutés dans cet article se rapportent plus spécifiquement aux expériences et perceptions des PÉI sur les mesures et les services offerts par les universités en contexte de confinement. Afin de répondre à cet objectif, des entretiens semi-dirigés, menés auprès de 40 PÉI, ont permis d’aborder en profondeur l’expérience de vie personnelle et les perceptions des PÉI dans le contexte du confinement. Selon les PÉI, les mesures déployées par les universités québécoises couvraient cinq aspects principaux de la vie étudiante : (1) les cours et la recherche, (2) l’évaluation des apprentissages, (3) les ressources d’aide, (4) les finances personnelles et (5) la santé mentale et physique. De plus, les PÉI ont identifié (6) des mesures non prises par les universités et ils ont pu exprimer (7) leur appréciation sur l’ensemble des mesures prises par les universités. Les principaux constats sur les sept catégories de réponse nous ont permis d’identifier différentes pistes d’amélioration en tenant compte des particularités des PÉI. Parmi ces pistes d’amélioration, la reconnaissance des spécificités des différents groupes et communautés ainsi que le renforcement des compétences interculturelles des décideurs dans les institutions d’enseignement permettraient de concevoir des interventions, des programmes et des politiques efficaces envers les PÉI, et ce, tout particulièrement en temps de pandémie
Analyse du besoin des ambulanciers dans un processus de conception centré sur les utilisateurs
No full textAu Québec, les services d’ambulance font face à des risques élevés de maladies professionnelles et d’accidents du travail. Le déplacement de bénéficiaires dans les escaliers avec une civière-chaise (CC) est l’une des tâches les plus exigeantes, contribuant fortement aux troubles musculosquelettiques (TMS) chez les techniciens ambulanciers paramédics (TAP). Pour réduire ces troubles, un nouveau prototype de CC semble nécessaire. Dans un projet interdisciplinaire, l’ergonomie élargit le cadre d’analyse et met en lumière les problématiques pour la conception d’un prototype. Des observations ouvertes pendant huit quarts de travail avec six TAP et trois transporteurs interhospitaliers, ainsi qu’une analyse secondaire de 81 entrevues ont été menées auprès de 50 TAP (11 femmes, 39 hommes) dans les grandes agglomérations québécoises, et confirment les constats des services préhospitaliers d’urgence partenaires du projet : les CC actuelles ne s’adaptent ni à tous les utilisateurs, ni aux différents types d’escaliers, ni à la complexité croissante de l’activité de soins. Ces limites renforcent l’urgence de repenser cet équipement clé.
Abstract
In Quebec, ambulance services face high risks of occupational diseases and work-related injuries. Transporting patients on staircases using a stair chair (SC) is one of the most demanding tasks and a major contributor to musculoskeletal disorders among paramedics. To reduce these issues, a new SC prototype appears necessary. In an interdisciplinary project, ergonomics broadens the analytical framework and highlights the issues involved in designing a prototype. Observations over eight shifts with six paramedics and three inter-hospital transporters, as well as a secondary analysis of 81 interviews conducted with 50 paramedics (11 women, 39 men) in major Quebec cities, confirm the findings of the project\u27s prehospital emergency medical service partners: current SC are not adapted to all users, nor to the different types of staircases, nor to the increasing complexity of care activities. These limitations make it more urgent to rethink this key piece of equipment
Évolution des troubles mentaux liés au travail au Québec entre 2012 et 2021
No full textIntroduction : Plusieurs pays ont connu une augmentation du nombre de troubles mentaux acceptés au cours des dernières années, mais les variations possibles de cette évolution dans la main-d’œuvre demeurent à explorer.
But de l’étude : Cette étude examine la distribution dans le temps des troubles mentaux acceptés selon la profession, le secteur industriel, le sexe et l’âge au Québec.
Résultats : Les taux d’incidence des troubles mentaux et leur évolution varient selon la profession et le secteur industriel. Alors que le taux est généralement plus élevé dans les professions mixtes et le secteur tertiaire, l’augmentation de ces taux s’observe davantage dans les professions non manuelles et le secteur primaire. Des variations importantes sont également observées par catégorie de sexe et pour certains groupes d’âge.
Conclusions : Le recours aux données administratives sur les troubles mentaux acceptés permet d’offrir un portrait complémentaire aux données d’enquêtes quant à la santé mentale au travail selon différents groupes de travailleurs. La croissance des taux de troubles mentaux acceptés pointe vers des groupes à prioriser en matière de prévention de cette catégorie de lésion professionnelle