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Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China.

Fu S ;

He X

2020/07/15 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The purpose of the present study is to explore the associations between novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case counts and meteorological factors in 30 provincial capital cities of China. We compiled a daily dataset including confirmed case counts, ambient temperature (AT), diurnal temperature range (DTR), absolute humidity (AH) and migratio ...

12/01/2025

Title : Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China. Personal Author(s) : Fu S;He X;Li L;Li S;Liu J;Luo B;Niu J;Niu T;Ren X;Shi Y;Wang B;Xu X;Yan J;Yao J;Zhang K;Zhang X;Zhou J;Zhu W; Published Date : 2020/07/15 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249571 Fu S et al. (2020). Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China.. 726 Fu S et al. "Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China." 726 (2020) Fu S et al. "Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China." vol. 726, 2020 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Fu S AU - He X AU - Li L AU - Li S AU - Liu J AU - Luo B AU - Niu J AU - Niu T AU - Ren X AU - Shi Y AU - Wang B AU - Xu X AU - Yan J AU - Yao J AU - Zhang K AU - Zhang X AU - Zhou J AU - Zhu W AB - The purpose of the present study is to explore the associations between novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case counts and meteorological factors in 30 provincial capital cities of China. We compiled a daily dataset including confirmed case counts, ambient temperature (AT), diurnal temperature range (DTR), absolute humidity (AH) and migration scale index (MSI) for each city during the period of January 20th to March 2nd, 2020. First, we explored the associations between COVID-19 confirmed case counts, meteorological factors, and MSI using non-linear regression. Then, we conducted a two-stage analysis for 17 cities with more than 50 confirmed cases. In the first stage, generalized linear models with negative binomial distribution were fitted to estimate city-specific effects of meteorological factors on confirmed case counts. In the second stage, the meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the pooled effects. Our results showed that among 13 cities that have less than 50 confirmed cases, 9 cities locate in the Northern China with average AT below 0 degrees C, 12 cities had average AH below 4 g/m3, and one city (Haikou) had the highest AH (14.05 g/m3). Those 17 cities with 50 and more cases accounted for 90.6% of all cases in our study. Each 1 degree C increase in AT and DTR was related to the decline of daily confirmed case counts, and the corresponding pooled RRs were 0.80 (95% CI: 0.75, 0.85) and 0.90 (95% CI: 0.86, 0.95), respectively. For AH, the association with COVID-19 case counts were statistically significant in lag 07 and lag 014. In addition, we found the all these associations increased with accumulated time duration up to 14 days. In conclusions, meteorological factors play an independent role in the COVID-19 transmission after controlling population migration. Local weather condition with low temperature, mild diurnal temperature range and low humidity likely favor the transmission. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249571 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Environment KW - Humidity KW - Meteorology KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Temperature KW - COVID-19; Coronavirus; Meteorology; Temperature effects; Climatic conditions; Climatic factors; Air temperature; Humidity; Environmental factors; KW - Author Keywords: COVID-19; Ambient temperature; Diurnal temperature range KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Environment KW - Humidity KW - Meteorology KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Temperature LA - eng PY - 2020/07/15 TI - Impact of meteorological factors on the COVID-19 transmission: a multi-city study in China. VL - 726 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249571 ER -
The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study.

Baron, Sherry L. ;

Hannon PA

2023/01/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Objective: To document the extent to which State and Territorial Health Departments (SHDs) integrate their occupational safety and health (OSH) and workplace health promotion (WHP) activities consistent with a Total Worker Health® approach. Methods: Nationally representative survey of OSH and WHP practitioners at 56 SHDs followed by in-depth interv ...

12/01/2025

Title : The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study. Personal Author(s) : Baron, Sherry L.;Hannon PA;Leff MS;Linnan LA;Martini M;Walton A; Published Date : 2023/01/01 Pages in Document : 53-59 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249570 Baron, Sherry L. et al. (2023). The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study.. 65(1). Baron, Sherry L. et al. "The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study." 65, no. 1 (2023) Baron, Sherry L. et al. "The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study." vol. 65, no. 1, 2023 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Baron, Sherry L. AU - Hannon PA AU - Leff MS AU - Linnan LA AU - Martini M AU - Walton A AB - Objective: To document the extent to which State and Territorial Health Departments (SHDs) integrate their occupational safety and health (OSH) and workplace health promotion (WHP) activities consistent with a Total Worker Health® approach. Methods: Nationally representative survey of OSH and WHP practitioners at 56 SHDs followed by in-depth interviews. Results: Despite reporting limited awareness of the Total Worker Health (TWH) initiative and TWH resources, the majority of respondents (57% OSH, 64% WHP) reported collaboration between OSH and WHP staff in their departments. Collaborations were described in-depth. Barriers to OSH-WHP collaborations included resource insufficiencies, organizational structure in the SHD, and conflicting practices. Facilitators included knowledge of TWH approaches, proximity to TWH Centers of Excellence, proximity between OSH/WHP programs, and leadership initiative. Motivations for collaboration were enumerated. Conclusions: Strategies for building TWH capacity and activity among SHDs are discussed. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249570 IS - 1 KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Total Worker Health; TWH; Safety programs; Health programs; Statistical analysis; KW - Author Keywords: Total Worker Health®; Occupational Health; Health Promotion; State Health Department; State Government; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Institute KW - for Occupational Safety and Health; Public Health Systems Research KW - Health Promotion KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2023/01/01 TI - The potential for Total Worker Health® approaches in state and territorial health departments: a national mixed-methods study. VL - 65 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249570 ER -
Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments.

Langan J ;

Lin F

2017/07/17 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Identifying fall risk can prevent injuries in the elderly as well as reduce the related financial burden. A balance assessment, Timed Up and Go (TUG), has been widely applied to estimate fall risk. However, the standardized TUG usually excludes complex factors (e.g. slopes and obstacles) falling short of representing challenges in environments that ...

12/01/2025

Title : Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments. Personal Author(s) : Langan J;Lin F;Song C;Xu W;Yang Z; Published Date : 2017/07/17 Pages in Document : 340-347 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249569 Langan J et al. (2017). Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments.. Langan J et al. "Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments." (2017) Langan J et al. "Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments." , 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Proceedings AU - Langan J AU - Lin F AU - Song C AU - Xu W AU - Yang Z AB - Identifying fall risk can prevent injuries in the elderly as well as reduce the related financial burden. A balance assessment, Timed Up and Go (TUG), has been widely applied to estimate fall risk. However, the standardized TUG usually excludes complex factors (e.g. slopes and obstacles) falling short of representing challenges in environments that many older adults navigate. Having information on the motor performance in more complex settings can better inform clinicians about an individual's risk of falling. To this end, we present Smart Insole TUG (SITUG), a cost-efficient, real-time and self-assessment system suitable for the complex environmental TUG. Based on the human stride mechanism, our SITUG educes four refined aspects in the gait feature and segments the TUG process by six detailed phases, providing accurate and advanced information for the fall risk estimation. We evaluate the system with four complex environmental TUG. The results show that the SITUG achieves mean accuracy 94.1% in extracting subcomponents within a stride and 93.13% in deriving the stride length based on the verification of estimated walking distance. Moreover, this system can distinguish six TUG phases with the correctness around 90%. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249569 KW - Accidental Falls KW - Accidents KW - Age Factors KW - Aging KW - Engineering KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Falls; Aging; Age factors; Walking surfaces; Risk assessment; Body mechanics; Engineering KW - Accidental Falls KW - Accidents KW - Age Factors KW - Aging KW - Engineering KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) PY - 2017/07/17 TI - Empowering a gait feature-rich timed-up-and-go system for complex ecological environments. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249569 ER -
Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA.

Ali A-MS ;

Samuel-Nakamura C

2022/08/08 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The objective of this study was to determine uranium (U) and other metal(loid) concentrations (As, Cd, Cs, Pb, Mo, Se, Th, and V) in eight species of plants that are commonly used for medicinal purposes on Diné (Navajo) lands in northwestern New Mexico. The study setting was a prime target for U mining, where more than 500 unreclaimed abandoned U m ...

12/01/2025

Title : Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA. Personal Author(s) : Ali A-MS;Samuel-Nakamura C; Published Date : 2022/08/08 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249568 Ali A-MS and Samuel-Nakamura C (2022). Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA.. 11(15). Ali A-MS and Samuel-Nakamura C "Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA." 11, no. 15 (2022) Ali A-MS and Samuel-Nakamura C "Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA." vol. 11, no. 15, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Ali A-MS AU - Samuel-Nakamura C AB - The objective of this study was to determine uranium (U) and other metal(loid) concentrations (As, Cd, Cs, Pb, Mo, Se, Th, and V) in eight species of plants that are commonly used for medicinal purposes on Diné (Navajo) lands in northwestern New Mexico. The study setting was a prime target for U mining, where more than 500 unreclaimed abandoned U mines and structures remain. The plants were located within 3.2 km of abandoned U mines and structures. Plant biota samples (N = 32) and corresponding soil sources were collected. The samples were analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry. In general, the study findings showed that metal(loid)s were concentrated greatest in soil > root > aboveground plant parts, respectively. Several medicinal plant samples were found to exceed the World Health Organization Raw Medicinal Plant Permissible Level for As and Cd; however, using the calculated human intake data, Reference Dietary Intakes, Recommended Dietary Allowances, and tolerable Upper Limits, the levels were not exceeded for those with established food intake or ingestion guidelines. There does not appear to be a dietary food rise of metal(loid) ingestion based solely on the eight medicinal plants examined. Food intake recommendations informed by research are needed for those who may be more sensitive to metal(loid) exposure. Further research is needed to identify research gaps and continued surveillance and monitoring are recommended for mining-impacted communities. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249568 IS - 15 KW - Metals KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Uranium; Metals; Plants; Medicinal chemicals; Mining; Sampling; Soil sampling; Mass spectrometry; KW - Author Keywords: herbal remedies; Diné reservation; environmental justice; arsenic; cadmium; selenium; ceremonial use; American Indian; Bouteloua gracilis; ethnobotanical plants KW - Metals KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/08/08 TI - Metal(loid)s in common medicinal plants in a Uranium mining-impacted area in northwestern New Mexico, USA. VL - 11 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249568 ER -
In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks.

Wald DR

2022/06/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Traditional research on illegitimate tasks has focused on two dimensions, unreasonable tasks and unnecessary tasks, and has assumed that threat appraisal is the underlying mechanism explaining their effects. This study introduced a revised three-dimensional framework of illegitimate tasks that consists of promoting unreasonable tasks, demoting unre ...

12/01/2025

Title : In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks. Personal Author(s) : Wald DR Published Date : 2022/06/01 Pages in Document : 1-136 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249567 Wald DR (2022). In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks.. Wald DR "In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks." (2022) Wald DR "In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks." , 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Dissertation AU - Wald DR AB - Traditional research on illegitimate tasks has focused on two dimensions, unreasonable tasks and unnecessary tasks, and has assumed that threat appraisal is the underlying mechanism explaining their effects. This study introduced a revised three-dimensional framework of illegitimate tasks that consists of promoting unreasonable tasks, demoting unreasonable tasks, and unnecessary tasks. Further, it explored the differential relationships of each dimension of illegitimate tasks with three outcomes: emotional exhaustion, organization-based self-esteem (OBSE), and psychological empowerment. Furthermore, it proposed that among the three appraisals, challenge appraisal is the strongest mediator between promoting unreasonable tasks and outcomes, threat appraisal is the strongest mediator between demoting unreasonable tasks and outcomes, and hindrance appraisal is the strongest mediator between unnecessary tasks and outcomes. Last, it examined regulatory focus (i.e., prevention focus and promotion focus) as an individual difference variable that moderates the direct relationship between dimensions of illegitimate tasks and different appraisals. A daily diary methodology was used to collect data from full-time employees recruited from Prolific, and the final sample included 53 participants for promoting unreasonable tasks, 62 participants for demoting unreasonable tasks, and 46 participants for unnecessary tasks, with data collected for at least two workdays per participant. Promoting unreasonable tasks positively related to emotional exhaustion and OBSE and negatively related to psychological empowerment. Demoting unreasonable tasks negatively related to OBSE but did not relate to emotional exhaustion or psychological empowerment. Unnecessary tasks negatively related to OBSE and psychological empowerment but did not relate to emotional exhaustion. Furthermore, threat appraisal mediated the promoting unreasonable tasks-OBSE, promoting unreasonable tasks-psychological empowerment, demoting unreasonable tasks-emotional exhaustion, and unnecessary tasks-emotional exhaustion relationships, challenge appraisal mediated the demoting unreasonable tasks-psychological empowerment and unnecessary tasks-emotional exhaustion relationships, and hindrance appraisal mediated the promoting unreasonable tasks-emotional exhaustion, demoting unreasonable tasks-OBSE, demoting unreasonable tasks-psychological empowerment, unnecessary tasks-emotional exhaustion, unnecessary tasks-OBSE, and unnecessary tasks-psychological empowerment relationships. Last, promotion focus moderated the demoting unreasonable tasks-threat appraisal relationship and prevention focus moderated the promoting unreasonable tasks-challenge appraisal relationship. Taken together, results from this study showed that different types of illegitimate tasks relate to outcomes differently and are appraised different ways, and that personality traits such as regulatory focus can affect illegitimate task appraisals. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249567 KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Task performance; Cognitive function; Occupational psychology; Work organization; Employee satisfaction; Emotional stress; Psychological effects KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - City University of New York (CUNY) PY - 2022/06/01 TI - In the eye of the beholder: a daily diary investigation of appraisals of illegitimate tasks. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249567 ER -
The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools.

Levine L

2019/06/04 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Introduction: Several recent studies have investigated the direct effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) at concentrations typically found in office buildings on occupant cognitive functioning. These studies have reported a significant association between (impaired) decision making ability and exposure to increased levels of CO2 (600 ppm versus 1500 ppm). ...

12/01/2025

Title : The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools. Personal Author(s) : Levine L Published Date : 2019/06/04 Pages in Document : 1-126 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249566 Levine L (2019). The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools.. Levine L "The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools." (2019) Levine L "The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools." , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Dissertation AU - Levine L AB - Introduction: Several recent studies have investigated the direct effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) at concentrations typically found in office buildings on occupant cognitive functioning. These studies have reported a significant association between (impaired) decision making ability and exposure to increased levels of CO2 (600 ppm versus 1500 ppm). The findings have serious implications in a classroom setting since the objective of schools is to provide an optimal environment for learning. If CO2 levels in schools are elevated, the teachers' health and the students' learning environment will be compromised. Higher CO2 levels could impact teachers' and students' cognitive functioning and hinder learning. The first aim of the study was to monitor and characterize New York City (NYC) public school teachers' full shift exposure to CO2; A sub-aim was to assess whether school staff can manage air monitoring equipment in classrooms; The second aim was to evaluate the association of school building and classroom factors with higher CO2 levels; The third aim was to evaluate the association between higher CO2 levels and perceived air quality and teachers' well being. Methods: Schools were selected with the assistance of the teachers union (United Federation of Teachers (UFT)). Air monitoring was conducted in 19 schools throughout NYC and each school was tested during two different times of the year; winter (heating season) and late spring (non-heating season). HOBO MX CO2 data loggers recorded CO2 concentrations, temperature, and relative humidity (RH) data inside classrooms continuously for one week. An online questionnaire was developed and deployed via Survey monkey. The questionnaire included 33 questions collecting demographic information, observations of classroom conditions and specific neurophysiological symptom data. A number of metrics of exposure were utilized in the study including a continuous variable representing maximum classroom CO2 concentration recorded over the monitoring period, and the number of CO2 measurements exceeding 1000 ppm during the teachers' shift. Survey responses were evaluated through X2 tests (correlation analysis), Wilcoxon rank test and the relationships between exposures and health symptoms were assessed by logistic regression and multivariable regression analysis. Results: Peak CO2 levels during round 1 and round 2 ranged from 665 ppm to 5000 ppm and 679 ppm to 4085 ppm, respectively. Mean CO2 levels (7 hours; highest exposure day) during round 1 and round 2, ranged from 471 ppm to 2633 ppm and 462 ppm 2675 ppm, respectively. Approximately 66.3% and 66.2% of teachers reported experiencing fatigue in the winter and late spring seasons, respectively. About 29% and 32.4% of teachers reported the air quality in their classroom as being acceptable most of the time. It was determined that school staff could successfully manage air monitoring equipment in the classrooms (17 of 19 coordinators or 89% could successfully complete the five tasks). An association was identified between the number of CO2 measurements exceeding 1000 ppm and teachers' perception of air quality. With more measurements above 1000 ppm, more number of teachers reported the need to open windows. An association of higher CO2 levels and the reported neurophysiological symptoms was not identified. Discussion: The study findings revealed that the majority of the teachers (77.5% and 74.3%) reported experiencing health symptoms while at the school. Peak CO2 levels and percentage of measurements above 1000 ppm were also greater than reported in some studies. The results of this study underscore the need to reduce CO2 levels in NYC public school classrooms. A follow-up study could evaluate CO2 levels and classroom academic performance or standardized testing scores. Future studies could assess various interventions within the schools and classrooms to decrease CO2 levels. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249566 KW - Air Pollution, Indoor KW - Carbon Dioxide KW - Education KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Fatigue KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Carbon dioxide; Teaching; Education; Indoor air quality; IAQ; Air monitoring; Building ventilation; Fatigue; Worker health KW - Air Pollution, Indoor KW - Carbon Dioxide KW - Education KW - Environmental Monitoring KW - Fatigue KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - City University of New York (CUNY) PY - 2019/06/04 TI - The association of higher carbon dioxide levels and teachers' perceived air quality and well being in New York City elementary schools. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249566 ER -
Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11.

Alper HE ;

Feliciano L

2022/08/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

A recent study of World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees found that about one-third experienced post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and that PTG was associated with social support and social integration. However, the implications of PTG for the enrollees' overall quality of life are unknown. The present study investiga ...

12/01/2025

Title : Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11. Personal Author(s) : Alper HE;Feliciano L;Locke S;Millien L;Pollari C; Published Date : 2022/08/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249565 Alper HE et al. (2022). Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11.. 19(15). Alper HE et al. "Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11." 19, no. 15 (2022) Alper HE et al. "Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11." vol. 19, no. 15, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Alper HE AU - Feliciano L AU - Locke S AU - Millien L AU - Pollari C AB - A recent study of World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees found that about one-third experienced post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and that PTG was associated with social support and social integration. However, the implications of PTG for the enrollees' overall quality of life are unknown. The present study investigated the prevalence of PTG and its association with the SF-12 physical and mental functioning quality of life scales in a sample of 4760 enrollees from the Registry's Health and Quality of Life Study (HQoL) who completed the first four surveys, were older than 18 on 9/11, reported English as their primary spoken language, and provided consistent self-report of 9/11 physical injury at the Registry's baseline and HQoL surveys. We employed multivariable linear regression to evaluate the association between PTG and the SF-12 physical and mental scales, controlling for sociodemographic and other variables. We found that 31% of the sample enrollees experienced PTG and that PTG exhibited a clinically and statistically significant association with the SF-12 mental scale but not the physical scale (physical: b = 0.15 (-0.45, 0.75), mental: b = 3.61 (2.85, 4.37)). Those who were physically injured during 9/11 showed larger improvements in mental functioning than those who were not. PTG has implications for the overall mental quality of life that should be further investigated. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249565 IS - 15 KW - Aging KW - Demography KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - World Trade Center; WTC; Humans; Post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Quality of life; Physiological function; Mental health; Age groups; Injuries; Demographic characteristics; Sociological factors; Statistical analysis; KW - Author Keywords: 9/11; SF-12; World Trade Center; mental function; physical function; post-traumatic growth; quality of life KW - Aging KW - Demography KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks LA - eng PY - 2022/08/01 TI - Post-traumatic growth and quality of life among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees 16 years after 9/11. VL - 19 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249565 ER -
Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor.

Cavuoto L ;

Lin F

2017/06/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The risk of overexertion injury caused by patient handling and movement activities causes chronic pain and other physical and social impairments among the nursing force. The accurate recognition of patient handling activities (PHA) is the first step to reduce injury risk for caregivers. The current practice on workplace activity recognition is neit ...

12/01/2025

Title : Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor. Personal Author(s) : Cavuoto L;Lin F;Song C;Xu W;Xu X; Published Date : 2017/06/01 Pages in Document : 77-92 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249564 Cavuoto L et al. (2017). Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor.. 1 Cavuoto L et al. "Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor." 1 (2017) Cavuoto L et al. "Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor." vol. 1, 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Cavuoto L AU - Lin F AU - Song C AU - Xu W AU - Xu X AB - The risk of overexertion injury caused by patient handling and movement activities causes chronic pain and other physical and social impairments among the nursing force. The accurate recognition of patient handling activities (PHA) is the first step to reduce injury risk for caregivers. The current practice on workplace activity recognition is neither accurate nor convenient to perform. In this paper, we propose a novel solution comprising a smart footwear device and an action manifold learning framework to address the challenge. The wearable device, called Smart Insole, is equipped with a rich set of sensors and can provide an unobtrusive approach to obtain and characterize the action information of patient handling activities. Our proposed action manifold learning (AML) framework extracts the intrinsic signature structure by projecting raw pressure data from a high-dimensional input space to a low-dimensional manifold space. This framework not only performs dimension reduction but also reduces motion artifacts, which is robust against the noise and inter-class/intra-class variation in PHA recognition. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed framework, we perform a pilot study with eight subjects including eight common activities in a nursing room. The intrinsic dimensionality of the manifold is estimated by comparing the residual variances of different dimensionality settings. The experimental results show the overall classification accuracy achieves 86.6%. Meanwhile, the qualitative profile and load level can also be classified with accuracies of 98.9% and 88.3%, respectively. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249564 KW - Automation KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Ergonomics; Patient handling; Emerging technology; Wearable technologies; Sensors; Footwear; Body mechanics; Mobile equipment; KW - Author Keywords: Patient handling activity; Action manifold learning; Plantar pressure; Smart Insole; Mobile health KW - Automation KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2017/06/01 TI - Patient handling activity recognition through pressure-map manifold learning using a footwear sensor. VL - 1 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249564 ER -
Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003.

Christian WJ ;

Cooper DB

2022/08/11 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Extraction of coal through mountaintop removal mining (MTR) alters many dimensions of the landscape. Explosive blasts, exposed rock, and coal washing have the potential to pollute air and water. Previous research suggests that infants born to mothers living in areas with MTR have a higher prevalence of birth defects. In this cross-sectional study, ...

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Title : Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003. Personal Author(s) : Christian WJ;Cooper DB;Walker CJ; Published Date : 2022/08/11 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249563 Christian WJ et al. (2022). Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003.. 17(8). Christian WJ and Cooper DB and Walker CJ "Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003." 17, no. 8 (2022) Christian WJ et al. "Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003." vol. 17, no. 8, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Christian WJ AU - Cooper DB AU - Walker CJ AB - Extraction of coal through mountaintop removal mining (MTR) alters many dimensions of the landscape. Explosive blasts, exposed rock, and coal washing have the potential to pollute air and water. Previous research suggests that infants born to mothers living in areas with MTR have a higher prevalence of birth defects. In this cross-sectional study, we further examine the relationship between MTR activity and several types of birth defects. Maternal exposure to MTR was assessed using remote sensing data from Skytruth, which captures MTR activity in the Central Appalachian region of the United States. Active MTR area was quantified within a five-kilometer buffer surrounding geocoded maternal address captured on birth records for live births to Appalachian Kentucky mothers between 1997 and 2003 (N = 95,581). We assigned high, medium, and low exposure based on the tertile of total MTR area within 5-km, and births with no MTR within this buffer were assigned zero exposure. The presence or absence of a birth defect grouped into six major organ systems was identified using birth records alone. Finally, we applied conditional multiple imputation for variables with missing values before conducting separate multivariable log-binomial regression models for each birth defect group. Prevalence ratio (PR) estimates were adjusted for individual level covariates from birth records. The prevalence of gastro-intestinal defects was significantly higher in birth records with high and low active MTR exposure compared to records with no exposure. (High exposure: PR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.14-3.47; low exposure PR = 1.88, 95% CI = 1.06-3.31). This study supports some of the existing findings of previous ecological studies. Research addressing the relationship between gastro-intestinal birth defects and MTR coal mining is warranted but should carefully consider temporal dimensions of exposure. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249563 IS - 8 KW - Air Pollutants, Occupational KW - Coal KW - Coal Mining KW - Digestive System KW - Digestive System Diseases KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Pregnancy KW - Safety KW - Pregnancy; Prenatal exposure; Birth defects; Coal mining; Cross sectional studies; Environmental exposure; Gastrointestinal system disorders; Air pollutants; Surface mining KW - Air Pollutants, Occupational KW - Coal KW - Coal Mining KW - Digestive System KW - Digestive System Diseases KW - Environmental Exposure KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Pregnancy KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2022/08/11 TI - Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003. VL - 17 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249563 ER -
Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel.

Dropkin J ;

Kim H

2019/01/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel are highly skilled health care professionals who often provide lifesaving clinical care to patients. Paradoxically, they may be repeatedly exposed to a unique set of occupational hazards that could endanger their own health. This cross-sectional study sought to examine the relation between resiliency and mu ...

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Title : Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel. Personal Author(s) : Dropkin J;Kim H;Moline J;Power P;Rasul R; Published Date : 2019/01/01 Pages in Document : 184-193 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249562 Dropkin J et al. (2019). Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel.. 69 Dropkin J et al. "Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel." 69 (2019) Dropkin J et al. "Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel." vol. 69, 2019 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Dropkin J AU - Kim H AU - Moline J AU - Power P AU - Rasul R AB - Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel are highly skilled health care professionals who often provide lifesaving clinical care to patients. Paradoxically, they may be repeatedly exposed to a unique set of occupational hazards that could endanger their own health. This cross-sectional study sought to examine the relation between resiliency and musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) and between resiliency and lost workdays due to MSIs, and explore whether age modifies these associations. Multivariable Poisson main effects regression models showed that resiliency had a protective effect against MSIs, but not lost workdays. In the unadjusted regression model to evaluate the relation between resiliency and age, results suggested that no differences in distributions existed between younger and older EMS personnel and resiliency. However, given the same unit increase in resiliency, findings from multivariable Poisson interaction regression models indicated that older workers had a higher prevalence of MSIs and lost workdays than younger workers. Results from main effects models may reflect diverging routes on a pathophysiological pathway, in which resiliency acts as a prognostic factor for MSIs but not lost workdays. Findings might also indicate the association between resiliency, and MSIs and lost workdays varies by age. Relevance to industry: The largest growth of labor in the US is expected to occur in the oldest segments of the population. While older workers may offer more experience and show similar resiliency to younger workers, they might be more vulnerable to individual risk factors and occupational exposures. If management wants to retain older workers as assets, they should design the work environment to match the capabilities of all workers. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249562 KW - Coal KW - Coal Mining KW - Geology KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Lost work days; Emergency medical services workers; EMS; Age factors; Ergonomics; Cross sectional studies; Work environment; KW - Author Keywords: Older workers; Resiliency; Emergency medical services; Musculoskeletal injury KW - Coal KW - Coal Mining KW - Geology KW - Mining KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PY - 2019/01/01 TI - Effect of resiliency and age on musculoskeletal injuries and lost workdays in emergency medical service personnel. VL - 69 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249562 ER -
Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation.

Crusco S ;

Rajupet S

2021/05/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: In 2017, approximately 11.4 million Americans used opioids inappropriately. Nearly 47,600 deaths in 2017 were attributable to overdose on opioids. Intranasal naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015 as a rescue medication for opioid overdose. New York State launched a prescription drug monitoring program in 2012 ...

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Title : Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation. Personal Author(s) : Crusco S;Rajupet S;Smith E; Published Date : 2021/05/01 Pages in Document : 181-186 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249561 Crusco S et al. (2021). Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation.. 15(3). Crusco S and Rajupet S and Smith E "Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation." 15, no. 3 (2021) Crusco S et al. "Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation." vol. 15, no. 3, 2021 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Crusco S AU - Rajupet S AU - Smith E AB - Background: In 2017, approximately 11.4 million Americans used opioids inappropriately. Nearly 47,600 deaths in 2017 were attributable to overdose on opioids. Intranasal naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015 as a rescue medication for opioid overdose. New York State launched a prescription drug monitoring program in 2012, the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), that required completion before dispensing any controlled substance. Currently, prescribing naloxone at our institution requires 10 clicks and 2 free text boxes. The goal of this project was to increase the prescribing of intranasal naloxone by utilizing EMR automation and visualization tools. Methods: Our intervention embedded a section within the required I-STOP note, displaying the last date naloxone was prescribed and an option to "prescribe intranasal naloxone." If checked, a prepopulated order dialog box was generated. Results: Intranasal naloxone orders for the institution totaled 65 for 2 months before the intervention and 203 for 2 months after the intervention, with 112 (55%) coming directly from the I-STOP note modification. Ease of prescribing improved as total clicks were reduced from 10 to 2, and free text boxes from 2 to 0. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a clinical decision support system can be an effective way to increase hospital-wide naloxone prescribing rates. We were able to increase prescribing rates by more than three-fold, significantly increasing the availability of a rescue medication to individuals at high-risk for overdose. Intranasal naloxone prescribing increased with the implementation of a visual reminder and a more intuitive ordering experience while preserving provider autonomy. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249561 IS - 3 KW - Delivery of Health Care KW - Emergency Responders KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Substance-Related Disorders KW - Prescription drugs; Clinical techniques; Drug abuse; Intervention effectiveness; Medical records; Medical care; Emergency treatment; Emerging technology; KW - Author Keywords: clinical decision support; intranasal naloxone; opioids; prescription drug monitoring program KW - Delivery of Health Care KW - Emergency Responders KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Substance-Related Disorders LA - eng PY - 2021/05/01 TI - Improving intranasal naloxone prescribing through EMR modification and automation. VL - 15 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249561 ER -
Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution.

Jun J

2019/11/06 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Research objective: The Centers for Disease Control reports that 110 million people die every year as a direct result of stress. For employed adults, work is one of the top stressors in daily life, followed by children. Researchers interested in stress traditionally distinguished between work and non-work. However, the relationship between work and ...

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Title : Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution. Personal Author(s) : Jun J Published Date : 2019/11/06 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249560 Jun J (2019). Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution.. Jun J "Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution." (2019) Jun J "Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution." , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Jun J AB - Research objective: The Centers for Disease Control reports that 110 million people die every year as a direct result of stress. For employed adults, work is one of the top stressors in daily life, followed by children. Researchers interested in stress traditionally distinguished between work and non-work. However, the relationship between work and non-work have been explored by some in notions of spillover and compensation. In order to further understand the sources of stress experienced among working adults, this study examined the level of stress and stressors among the employees who participated in a wellness program at a large teaching institution and its affiliated health centers. Study design: A cross sectional, correlational design was done using a large data set from an employer wellness program in 2013. General stress level and various stressors were measured in a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistic was done for the analysis. Population studied: Since 2005, the University of Michigan (UM) initiated a program aimed to promote employee health and well-being. All faculty and staff from the university and health care centers were invited to participate. Health data were obtained annually via self-report and biometric screening. The participants were categorized into ten "job families" based on the Human Resources Career Path: 1) Nurses, 2) House officers, 3) Healthcare Administrators & Supports, 4) Patient care services, 5) Office, 6) Engineering/Information Technology, 7) Lecturer/faculty, 8) Service/Maintenance, 9) Research, and 10) Others. Principal findings: In this study, 9,256 individuals answered the stress-related questions in the self-report wellness screening program. About 46% of House Officers, who were residents and fellows, reported 'extremely or quite stressed". The members of 'Lecturers/Faculty' were the second highest in their stress level (32.2% reported "extremely or Quite stressed "). Healthcare Administrators and Supports (p = .01), Office (p = .02), Engineering/Information Technology (p = .01) and Service/Maintenance (p = .00) were statistically significantly less stressed than House Officers. The top three stressors were consistent across all jobs: 1) lack of time (36.6%), 2) finance (32.4%), and 3) job (32.2%). Conclusions. House officers reported the highest stress level, however, the sources of stress were the same regardless of their jobs. Implications for policy and practice: The findings of this study demonstrate that work and non-work stress are interconnected regardless of jobs. This is encouraging for employers who are developing a work-based stress reduction and/or wellness program. These programs may have global effects on the overall well-being of their employees. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249560 KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Job stress; Mental health; Teaching; Education; Health care workers; Office workers; Worker health KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological LA - eng PB - American Psychological Association PY - 2019/11/06 TI - Prevalence and sources for stress among employees at a major academic institution. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249560 ER -
The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting.

Irby S

2019/03/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) is a government-funded program that monitors and treats workers with certified illnesses related to their response to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The Multiple Myeloma (MM) Treatment Template for WTCHP 9/11 general responders receiving cancer ...

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Title : The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting. Personal Author(s) : Irby S Published Date : 2019/03/01 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249559 Irby S (2019). The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting.. 68(2). Irby S "The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting." 68, no. 2 (2019) Irby S "The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting." vol. 68, no. 2, 2019 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Irby S AB - Background: The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) is a government-funded program that monitors and treats workers with certified illnesses related to their response to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The Multiple Myeloma (MM) Treatment Template for WTCHP 9/11 general responders receiving cancer care in an outpatient setting was developed to improve the efficiency of obtaining reimbursement approvals from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and to improve the coordination of care. Purpose: Create a MM Treatment Template, which is a document with MM clinical management information outlined and areas to record the patient's treatment plan. This document will be used to direct the bundling of medical services for reimbursement authorizations in the outpatient setting at one organization. Methods: An exhaustive review of the best available evidence, including MM clinical practice guidelines and other high-level resources, was conducted to create the MM Treatment Template. The innovation of the MM Treatment Template required collaboration with MM experts, WTCHP management, and staff involved in obtaining reimbursement approvals to ensure all clinical and reimbursement approval requirements were incorporated in the MM Treatment Template. The development of the MM Treatment Template was completed as part of a Doctor of Nursing Practice project by a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner. Results: A MM Treatment Template was constructed and implemented on a small scale, five patients, in early 2018. Conclusions/Implications: A comprehensive evidence search and partnership with MM clinicians as well as individuals involved in the reimbursement approval process were required for the creation of the MM Treatment Template. Collaboration and multi-layered approaches customized to a setting are essential for any knowledge translation. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249559 IS - 2 KW - Delivery of Health Care KW - Diagnosis KW - Emergency Responders KW - Health Promotion KW - Neoplasms KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks KW - World Trade Center; WTC; Disaster response; Emergency responders; First responders; Myeloid tissue; Cancer; Clinical diagnosis; Medical care; Health programs KW - Delivery of Health Care KW - Diagnosis KW - Emergency Responders KW - Health Promotion KW - Neoplasms KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - September 11 Terrorist Attacks LA - eng PY - 2019/03/01 TI - The development of a multiple myeloma treatment template for World Trade Center Health Program general responders with multiple myeloma being treated in an outpatient setting. VL - 68 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249559 ER -
Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review.

Jun J

2017/06/07 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Background: Stress and burnouts are common among nurses. Managing occupational stress for nurses is important because stress can adversely affect attitudes, staff morale, job satisfaction, turnover rates, communication, emotional and physical health, quality of life, and most importantly, quality of care. Mindfulness is non-judgmental-present momen ...

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Title : Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review. Personal Author(s) : Jun J Published Date : 2017/06/07 Pages in Document : 1 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249558 Jun J (2017). Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review.. Jun J "Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review." (2017) Jun J "Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review." , 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Abstract or Summary AU - Jun J AB - Background: Stress and burnouts are common among nurses. Managing occupational stress for nurses is important because stress can adversely affect attitudes, staff morale, job satisfaction, turnover rates, communication, emotional and physical health, quality of life, and most importantly, quality of care. Mindfulness is non-judgmental-present moment awareness and has become a core construct in certain stress-reduction programs. Purpose: The purpose of this integrative review is to critically appraise the current literature on mindfulness practice used with nurses at work. The specific aims are to 1) explore the types of mindfulness practices, 2) evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness practices, 3) examine the feasibility of mindful practices. Methods: Integrative review methodology by Whittemore and Knafl was used. PubMed, PyschInfo, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature were used for a comprehensive search. The inclusion criteria were primary intervention studies examining mindfulness practice used with nurses at work. Review papers, white paper, or opinions were excluded. Findings: Twelve articles were included in the review. The majority of mindfulness practices used were guided meditation in group settings at work or individually at home (n=10). In addition, one study explored the use of the online program, and another study examined the use of a combination of the interventions. The duration of interventions ranged from 4-week to 8 -week. Regardless of the type, duration, or the sample of the interventions, the mindfulness practices all resulted in improvement in the participants' well-being (n= 4), stress level (n= 8), burnout (n= 3), anxiety level (n=4), cognition (n=2), empathy (n=1), resilience (n=2), and general health (n= 4). The interventions for mindfulness practice also did not require extensive training or time for nurses to reap the benefits. Conclusions: Nurses deal with a great deal of stress in their lives and at work. An integrative review of the use of mindfulness practice holds promise for increasing individual well-being, workplace resilience, empathy, and decreasing stress. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249558 KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Nurses; Nursing; Health care workers; Job stress; Psychological fatigue; Employee satisfaction; Intervention effectiveness; Mental health KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological LA - eng PB - American Psychological Association PY - 2017/06/07 TI - Mindfulness practices used with nurses in work settings: integrative review. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249558 ER -
Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review.

Djukic M ;

Ghazal LV

2020/05/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Internationally educated nurses (IENs) are an important part of the U.S. nursing workforce. Optimizing their transition-to-practice (TTP) experiences in the United States is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient and IENs' outcomes. The purpose of this integrative review is to analyze and synthesize the current evidence surrounding IEN TTP exper ...

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Title : Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review. Personal Author(s) : Djukic M;Ghazal LV;Ma C;Squires A; Published Date : 2020/05/01 Pages in Document : 373-392 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249557 Djukic M et al. (2020). Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review.. 42(5). Djukic M et al. "Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review." 42, no. 5 (2020) Djukic M et al. "Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review." vol. 42, no. 5, 2020 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Djukic M AU - Ghazal LV AU - Ma C AU - Squires A AB - Internationally educated nurses (IENs) are an important part of the U.S. nursing workforce. Optimizing their transition-to-practice (TTP) experiences in the United States is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient and IENs' outcomes. The purpose of this integrative review is to analyze and synthesize the current evidence surrounding IEN TTP experiences in the United States from 2000 to 2018 to inform improvements in TTP. Eighteen studies were included. TTP was defined through IENs' description of facilitators and barriers of the transition process and presented in seven themes. Two themes were facilitators: support from family and nursing colleagues, and perceptions of self-efficacy. The remaining five themes were barriers: (a) the stigma associated with educational preparation, (b) communication and language, (c) differences in culture, (d) differences in nursing practice, and (e) legal issues. Findings are important for improving TTP programs. Further research focusing on the outcomes of transition programs is needed to inform policymaking surrounding IEN recruitment and retention. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249557 IS - 5 KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Nurses; Nursing; Health care workers; Education; Training; Policy; KW - Author Keywords: integrative review; internationally educated nurses; transition to practice KW - Education KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Staff Development LA - eng PY - 2020/05/01 TI - Transition-to-U.S. practice experiences of internationally educated nurses: an integrative review. VL - 42 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249557 ER -
Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care.

Costa DK ;

Jun J

2020/09/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Burnout - a result of chronic occupational stress and defined as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of individual accomplishment - is rapidly becoming a serious issue for healthcare workers around the world, including nurses. The importance of addressing burnout is more urgent than ever; more than half ...

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Title : Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care. Personal Author(s) : Costa DK;Jun J; Published Date : 2020/09/01 Pages in Document : 395-406 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249556 Costa DK and Jun J (2020). Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care.. 32(3). Costa DK and Jun J "Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care." 32, no. 3 (2020) Costa DK and Jun J "Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care." vol. 32, no. 3, 2020 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Costa DK AU - Jun J AB - Burnout - a result of chronic occupational stress and defined as a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of individual accomplishment - is rapidly becoming a serious issue for healthcare workers around the world, including nurses. The importance of addressing burnout is more urgent than ever; more than half of the 4 million registered nurses in the United States feeling various degrees of chronic job stress and burnout. Critical care nurses may be at especially high risk for burnout and burnout-related conditions. They care for the sickest population in intense environments, managing complex medical care and multiple technologies while providing emotional and social support to their patients and families. The combination of unrelenting stress, heavy workload, demanding physical and emotional environments, and a general feeling of powerlessness can create an imbalance of demand and control, leading to the development of psychological distress. In a study by Mealer and colleagues, 86% of critical care nurses in their sample had symptoms consistent with burnout, 16% with anxiety, and 22% with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thus, burnout is quite prevalent in clinicians, most especially critical care nurses. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249556 IS - 3 KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological KW - Nurses; Nursing; Health care workers; Job stress; Mental health; Work organization; Worker health; KW - Author Keywords: Burnout; Occupational stress; Nurses; Critical care; Storytelling; Teamwork; Social support KW - Health Personnel KW - Mental Health KW - Nervous System KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Stress, Psychological LA - eng PY - 2020/09/01 TI - Is it me or you? A team approach to mitigate burnout in critical care. VL - 32 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249556 ER -
Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review.

Budin W ;

Chhun N

2017/10/21 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The World Health Organizations (WHO) recognizes that building capacity of health care providers as a foundational strategy to achieving and maintaining an optimal and stable supply and distribution of appropriately trained, supported and motivated health workforce that is responsive to locally specific health care needs (WHO Regional Office for Afr ...

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Title : Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review. Personal Author(s) : Budin W;Chhun N;Deng L;Kaplogwe NA;Kibwana M;Niles P;Ojemeni MT;Squires A;Stafford R;Theonestina S;Voeten MJ; Published Date : 2017/10/21 Pages in Document : 89-95 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249555 Budin W et al. (2017). Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review.. 7 Budin W et al. "Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review." 7 (2017) Budin W et al. "Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review." vol. 7, 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Budin W AU - Chhun N AU - Deng L AU - Kaplogwe NA AU - Kibwana M AU - Niles P AU - Ojemeni MT AU - Squires A AU - Stafford R AU - Theonestina S AU - Voeten MJ AB - The World Health Organizations (WHO) recognizes that building capacity of health care providers as a foundational strategy to achieving and maintaining an optimal and stable supply and distribution of appropriately trained, supported and motivated health workforce that is responsive to locally specific health care needs (WHO Regional Office for Africa, 2006). Ensuring available, accessible, acceptable and high quality health care systems are directly impacted by the ability to train and sustain a healthy and supported workforce. Growing attention in the global health community is focused on developing comprehensive strategies to address the acute healthcare worker shortages in rural and remote areas. One strategy that has the potential to retain senior clinicians while simultaneously recruiting newer clinicians may lie in placing value in developing mentoring and positive supervisory relationships (Nancarrow, Roots, Grace, Moran, & Vanniekerk-Lyons, 2013). In 2006, the African Region was classified as having the one of the most severe health workforce shortages. Rural and remote areas were experiencing the most acute impact of HRH shortages. The WHO called upon Member States in the African Region to undertake practical measures to address the human resources for health (HRH) crisis facing these countries and to take active measures to address this critical health worker shortage (WHO Regional Office for Africa, 2013). Focusing initiatives to recruit and retain clinicians could ensure adequate numbers and quality of health workers, which ultimately ensures universal access to quality health care. ... This integrative review was inspired from a recent midwifery capacity building initiative that emphasized mentorship and supervisory development for midwives and nurses in a rural area of Tanzania (Ojemeni et al., 2017). The program resulted from a partnership between a large research intensive university based in the United States and non-profit with operations in northern Tanzania and management in the US. Expert clinicians and educators, with expertise in global health, were tasked to design and implement a five-day supervision and mentoring workshop for expert midwifery and nursing clinicians at two hospitals in the Lake Zone Region. In an effort to ground program goals and methods in best practices and the evidence, understanding the current understanding and presence of support and mentoring interventions in this region was essential to designing a program based on evidence and local context. This integrative review, conducted prior to program planning, generated findings that informed the design of the mentoring and preceptorship training program, with the broader goal of increasing professional capacity in low resource, maternity care settings in Africa. The results of this review are presented here. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249555 KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Pregnancy KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Women KW - Nurses; Nursing; Medical services; Health care workers; Training; Workforce development; Women; Pregnancy; KW - Author Keywords: Nursing; Midwifery; Mentorship; Supervision; Capacity Building; Africa KW - Health Personnel KW - Occupational Health KW - Pregnancy KW - Safety KW - Staff Development KW - Women LA - eng PY - 2017/10/21 TI - Mentoring to build midwifery and nursing capacity in the Africa region: an integrative review. VL - 7 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249555 ER -
Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review.

Mengistab D

2019/05/31 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Sedentary behavior has been increasingly identified as a contributor to poor health outcomes and sit-stand workstations (SSW) have been introduced in offices to potentially reduce these adverse effects. This thesis presents a review of literature on SSW as they relate to musculoskeletal complaints, sedentary behavior, users' perception after short- ...

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Title : Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review. Personal Author(s) : Mengistab D Published Date : 2019/05/31 Pages in Document : 1-49 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249554 Mengistab D (2019). Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review.. Mengistab D "Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review." (2019) Mengistab D "Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review." , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Thesis AU - Mengistab D AB - Sedentary behavior has been increasingly identified as a contributor to poor health outcomes and sit-stand workstations (SSW) have been introduced in offices to potentially reduce these adverse effects. This thesis presents a review of literature on SSW as they relate to musculoskeletal complaints, sedentary behavior, users' perception after short- and long-term use, productivity and cardiometabolic markers. To be included in the review, studies were required to include the adult working population subject to a sit-stand workstation intervention with above outcome measures. The review indicates that on an average, SSW has decreased sitting time by about 85 minutes per eight hour work day which was mostly utilized in increasing standing time during the workday. Studies found potential reduction in neck and shoulder discomfort using SSW with no negative impact on productivity. Employer support and ergonomics training appear to have a positive impact on the reception and use of sit-stand workstations. User perception after long term use of SSW is mostly positive. Long term longitudinal studies have found some improvements in the biomarkers related to obesity and cardiovascular diseases of the SSW user group, however, not all test results are significant. It can be concluded from this literature survey, that use of SSW has a strong potential in improving office workers' health outcome with no adverse effects on productivity and musculoskeletal disorder. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249554 KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Sedentary lifestyle; Office workers; Office equipment; Musculoskeletal disorders; MSD; Worker health; Work performance KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety LA - eng PB - New Jersey Institute of Technology PY - 2019/05/31 TI - Sedentariness, productivity, perception and long term health effects of sit-stand workstation at work: a literature review. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249554 ER -
Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection.

Antonini JM ;

Balsamo GA

2022/07/23 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Bacillus cereus group bacteria containing the anthrax toxin genes can cause fatal anthrax pneumonia in welders. Two welder's anthrax cases identified in 2020 were investigated to determine the source of each patient's exposure. Environmental sampling was performed at locations where each patient had recent exposure to soil and dust. Samples were te ...

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Title : Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection. Personal Author(s) : Antonini JM;Balsamo GA;Barrett B;Bower WA;Byers P;Dawson P;De Perio, Marie A.;Elrod MG;Feldmann K;Gee JE;Gulvik CA;Hendricks KA;Hoffmaster AR;Jung GO;Kolton CB;LeBouf L;Long S;Marston CK;Moulton-Meissner H;Negrón ME;O'Sullivan B;Payne E;Quijano R;Rose LJ;Salzer JS;Schrodt CA;Sokol T;Swaney E;Taylor K;Traxler RM;Villarma A;Ware D;Weiner Z;Zaheer S; Published Date : 2022/07/23 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249553 Antonini JM et al. (2022). Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection.. 11(8). Antonini JM et al. "Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection." 11, no. 8 (2022) Antonini JM et al. "Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection." vol. 11, no. 8, 2022 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Journal Article AU - Antonini JM AU - Balsamo GA AU - Barrett B AU - Bower WA AU - Byers P AU - Dawson P AU - De Perio, Marie A. AU - Elrod MG AU - Feldmann K AU - Gee JE AU - Gulvik CA AU - Hendricks KA AU - Hoffmaster AR AU - Jung GO AU - Kolton CB AU - LeBouf L AU - Long S AU - Marston CK AU - Moulton-Meissner H AU - Negrón ME AU - O'Sullivan B AU - Payne E AU - Quijano R AU - Rose LJ AU - Salzer JS AU - Schrodt CA AU - Sokol T AU - Swaney E AU - Taylor K AU - Traxler RM AU - Villarma A AU - Ware D AU - Weiner Z AU - Zaheer S AB - Bacillus cereus group bacteria containing the anthrax toxin genes can cause fatal anthrax pneumonia in welders. Two welder's anthrax cases identified in 2020 were investigated to determine the source of each patient's exposure. Environmental sampling was performed at locations where each patient had recent exposure to soil and dust. Samples were tested for the anthrax toxin genes by real-time PCR, and culture was performed on positive samples to identify whether any environmental isolates matched the patient's clinical isolate. A total of 185 environmental samples were collected in investigation A for patient A and 108 samples in investigation B for patient B. All samples from investigation B were real-time PCR-negative, but 14 (8%) samples from investigation A were positive, including 10 from patient A's worksite and 4 from his work-related clothing and gear. An isolate genetically matching the one recovered from patient A was successfully cultured from a worksite soil sample. All welder's anthrax cases should be investigated to determine the source of exposure, which may be linked to their worksite. Welding and metalworking employers should consider conducting a workplace hazard assessment and implementing controls to reduce the risk of occupationally associated illnesses including welder's anthrax. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249553 IS - 8 KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Dust KW - Genetics KW - Microbiology KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Safety KW - Welding KW - Anthrax; Pneumonia; Welders; Bacterial infections; Soil bacteria; Dusts; Genes; Microorganisms; Case reports; Infectious agents; Infection control; KW - Author Keywords: anthrax; anthrax toxin; Bacillus cereus; Bacillus tropicus; welding KW - Communicable Diseases KW - Dust KW - Genetics KW - Microbiology KW - Occupational Health KW - Respiratory Tract Diseases KW - Safety KW - Welding LA - eng PY - 2022/07/23 TI - Epidemiologic investigation of two welder's anthrax cases caused by Bacillus cereus group bacteria: occupational link established by environmental detection. VL - 11 UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249553 ER -
Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers.

Aydin Z

2017/12/01 | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Shiftwork is a major feature of working life in today's world. Increasing the workday length is a new trend in alternative work schedules. The features of a shift system operation can have an impact on sleep, alertness, and the well-being of shift workers. The objective of this study is to evaluate security and protective services employees working ...

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Title : Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers. Personal Author(s) : Aydin Z Published Date : 2017/12/01 Pages in Document : 1-78 URL : https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249552 Aydin Z (2017). Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers.. Aydin Z "Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers." (2017) Aydin Z "Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers." , 2017 Export RIS Citation Information. TY - Thesis AU - Aydin Z AB - Shiftwork is a major feature of working life in today's world. Increasing the workday length is a new trend in alternative work schedules. The features of a shift system operation can have an impact on sleep, alertness, and the well-being of shift workers. The objective of this study is to evaluate security and protective services employees working in non-rotating shift systems of 8-hour and 12-hour schedules. New Jersey Institute of Technology's Public Safety Department staff was studied to examine how non-rotating shift schedules affect sleep, alertness, and wellness under five different work schedules. A survey instrument, approved by the Institutional Review Board was used to acquire data from the participants (n=39). The survey included 29 questions covering alertness, sleep habits, and wellness factors. The survey data were statistically analyzed using single factor ANOVA to compare a 12 h compressed work schedule to an 8 h regular work schedule. The results of the study strongly support (p<0.10) the hypothesis that a decreasing level of alertness, and increasing sleep and health problems are associated with a non-rotating 12 h shift. These findings are similar to those of previous researchers highlighting the negative effects of a 12 h rotating shift on workers. [Description provided by NIOSH] AN - cdc:249552 KW - Law Enforcement KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Shift Work Schedule KW - Sleep KW - Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders KW - Surveys and Questionnaires KW - Work schedules; Shift work; Sleep deprivation; Worker health; Police officers; Questionnaires; Health effects KW - Law Enforcement KW - Occupational Health KW - Safety KW - Shift Work Schedule KW - Sleep KW - Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders KW - Surveys and Questionnaires LA - eng PB - New Jersey Institute of Technology PY - 2017/12/01 TI - Effects of 8 and 12 hour non-rotating shift schedules for security and protective services workers. UR - https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/249552 ER -

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