• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.314-318
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• 2018

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the health industry are quite common, however, there have only been a few studies regarding physiotherapists, while in Greece, there is an apparent lack of research and data. The aim of this study is to investigate MSDs experienced by physiotherapists in Greece, their causes and specific measures, and good practices followed. Additional emerging risk factors will be examined. Methods: A questionnaire of MSDs followed by individual and workplace characteristics was completed by 252 physiotherapists. It covered the major workplace categories such as public hospitals, private rehabilitation centers, and private practices. Results: Analysis indicated that 89% of the respondents had experienced a work-related MSD; 32.2% of those injuries occurred within the first 5 years of working. The most lumbered physiotherapists were those working as private practitioners and almost half of the injured respondents chose to work while injured. The most common measure taken to tackle work related MSDs was found to be physical therapy sessions. Job satisfaction and psychosocial issues were also identified as side-effects of the economic slowdown. Conclusion: Physiotherapists in Greece were found to suffer from MSDs; workplace musculoskeletal injuries were quite common but under-reported. The body parts most affected were the lower back, the upper back, the shoulders, and the neck. There was a strong correlation between the workplace setting and the number of MSDs. A well-defined occupational safety and health management system and strict administration steering were found to reduce MSDs. The economic slowdown experienced in Greece during the execution of this study placed additional pressure on physiotherapists.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.272-282
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• 2004

Stress is a primary health promotion issue in worksite research because psychological distress is closely related not only to workers　 health status but also to their job performance. This study identified the work environment and work condition factors affecting workers　 stress symptoms among the Korean manufacturing factory workers. A total of 7,818 factory workers employed in 1,562 manufacturing companies participated in the Korean nation-wide occupational health survey conducted by the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency in 2003. Participants were selected by the stratified proportional sampling process by standardized industry classification, company size, and locations. Trained interviewers visited the target companies and interviewed the factory workers randomly selected in each company. Work environments included physical work environments (temperature, noise, hazardous organic compounds, and so on) and psychological work environments (job demands, job control, and social support at work), and work conditions included daily working hour, rest time, and so on. Men were 71.5% and the mean age was 34.0 years old. The average working period in the present company was 6.9 years. The average stress score was 26.2 under the perfect score, 50, which means the moderate level of stress. Perceived stress had significant correlations with young age, poor physical work environment, high fatigue, bad perceived health status, and high job demands in Pearson's simple correlation analysis. Perceived health status and perceived fatigue explained 21% variance of stress symptoms and the work environment factor explained 4.8% of that; however, work condition did not have the sufficient effect. In particular, psychosocial work environment variables (job demand, job control, and social support at work) had a clear effect on stress symptoms rather than the physical work environments. Poor perceived health status, severe perceived fatigue, poor physical work environment, high job demands, low social support, heavy alcohol consumption and little exercise were significantly related to high stress symptoms in the Korean manufacturing workers.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1095-1104
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of actual cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, as well as, individual, psychosocial, and work-related factors as predictors of CVD risk perception among Korean blue-collar workers. Methods: The participants were 238 Korean blue-collar workers who worked in small companies. Data were collected through a survey; anthropometric and blood pressure measures; and blood sampling for lipid levels. Results: Blue-collar workers had high actual CVD risk and low CVD risk perception. The significant predictors of risk perception included perceived health status, alcohol consumption, knowledge of CVD risk, actual CVD risk, decision latitude, and shift work. The model explained 26% of the variance in CVD risk perception. Conclusion: The result suggests when occupational health nurses are giving routine health examination in small companies, they can enhance CVD risk perception in blue-collar workers by providing essential information about CVD risk factors and personal counseling on the individual worker's CVD risk status.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.196-201
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• 2016

효과적인 비만의 중재는 대상 인구에서 가장 관련성이 있는 인구통계학적 건강 관련 및 직무 관련 요인을 고려해야 한다. 가장 강력한 비만 관련 요인은 직업군 또는 연령 범주에서 다룰 수 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 심리적인 직무 스트레스와 면역관련 인자의 혈액분석의 상관성에 대한 최신지견을 제공하는 것이다. 우리는 여성 근로자의 비만 관련 매개 변수 뿐만 아니라 자연살해세포활성(NKCA)을 평가하였다. 비만과 관련된 혈당(p<0.05)은 연령에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 또한, 비만군과 non-비만군에서는 NK 세포의 활성에 큰 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 단계적 다중 회귀 분석에서 NKCA는 비만 관련 요인과 밀접한 상관성을 보였다. 향후에는 면역인자들의 활성도가 증가하는 생물학적 변화를 연구해야 할 것이다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.1239-1261
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• 2010

본 연구는 장기간 노인(전문)병원 및 요양시설에서 생활하고 있는 뇌졸중 생존 노인들의 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 요인들이 무엇인지 규명함으로써 대상자들의 삶의 질 증진을 위한 사회복지 실천 방안들을 제언하고자 시행되었다. 연구 대상자는 충청지역 및 D 광역시 소재 노인(전문)병원 18곳과 요양시설 13곳에서 장기 입원(입소)하고 있는 55세 이상의 뇌졸중 생존 노인들이며 서베이 방법을 사용하여 직접면담조사를 실시하였다. 조사는 2008년 12월 16일부터 2009년 1월 17일까지 실시되었고, 총 328부의 설문지가 통계분석에 이용되었다. 연구결과 대상자들이 인지하고 있는 건강관련 삶의 질은 비교적 낮게 나타났고, 특히 건강관련 삶의 질을 구성하고 있는 하위 영역 중 사회적 관계 영역이 가장 낮게 나타났다. 투입된 독립변수들이 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 상대적 영향력은 '우울', '향후 경제적 부담감', '일상생활수행능력', '장애수용', '중복질환', '경제적 주부양자가 배우자인 경우'순으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 장기재활 및 요양서비스를 이용하고 있는 뇌졸중 생존 노인들의 건강관련 삶의 질에 질병관련 요인뿐만 아니라 심리사회적 요인, 환경적 요인 모두 중요한 영향을 미치고 있다는 것이 규명되었고, 그 가운데서도 심리사회적 요인의 영향력이 제일 큰 것으로 밝혀졌다. 이를 바탕으로 노인의료복지시설에서 생활하고 있는 뇌졸중 생존 노인들의 삶의 질을 향상시키고 더 나아가 사회복지사들의 역량을 고취시킬 수 있는 사회복지 방안들이 논의되었다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2002

Objectives : To examine whether cumulative chronic stress influences the immune status, and to verify the effect of social support on the relationship between these two dimensions in male manufacturing workers. Methods : A total of 39 workers were recruited for this study. A structured-questionnaire was used to assess general characteristics, job characteristics (work demand and decision latitude), psychosocial distress, and social support. The serum levels of CD4 and CD8 were measured as immune markers, and were collected between 8:00 and 10:00am in order to standardize the markers. Nonparametric statistics were used to estimate the differences between job characteristics and the immune markers. Results : General characteristics, and health-related behaviors, were not associated with CD4, CD8 or CD4/CD8. No relationships were found between job characteristics and the mean levels of immune reactivity. These results were consistent, even after controlling for social support. Social support failed to modify the relationship toward work demand, decision latitude or psychosocial distress to CD4, CD8, and CD4/CD8. Conclusion : Cumulative chronic life stress might not influence the immune status, and the effects of social support on the immune function under chronic stress, may not play a crucial role in modifying the relationships. This implication supports that the effect of stress on the immune function may be determined by the characteristics of that stress. further research should effectively considers the type, magnitude and timing of a stress event, and modifiable factors, such as personality traits, coping style, and hormone excretion levels, on the alteration of immune status.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제9권spc호
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• pp.107-122
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 근골격계질환, 특히 직업성요통에 관련되는 위험요인의 영향을 종합적으로 살펴보고자 하였다. 첫째로 물리적인 요인의 영향을 알아보기 위하여 해석적인 인체역학 모델과 NIOSH(National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health) Guidelines를 이용하여 자동차 조립작업의 직업성 요통관련 위험도를 평가하였다. 총 246 작업자에 대한 분석을 수행하였는데, 분석결과 총 20개의 작업에서 L5/S1에서의 압축력이 300kg이 넘었으며 44개의 작업은 NIOSH Guidelines에 의한 분석결과, 최저허용기준치(ACTION LIMIT)을 넘는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째로 사회심리적 요인과 직업성요통의 관계에 대해 분석하였다. 사회심리적 요인의 영향을 알아보기 위하여 증상과 PWI(Psychosocial Well-being Index)를 토대로 한 설문을 이용하여 246명 작업자 모두에게 설문조사를 실시하였다. 그 결과 207명의 작업자가 직업성 요통증상을 경험한 적이 있으며 특히 27명의 작업자는 유병자로 분류된 바 있는 사람들이었다. PWI 점수를 근거로 하여 나눈 두 집단(저스트레스군, 고 스트레스군)은 증상이나 진단결과에 있어서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 또한 사회심리적 스트레스와 작업강도와의 관계를 살펴보면 주로 작업자세요인과 사회심리적 스트레스가 유의한 관계를 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 직업성요통의 발생에 대하여 경로분석을 수행하였다. 분석결과 인구학적 요인, 사회심리적 요인, 작업특성 요인이 직업성 요통에 직접적으로 영향을 미쳤으며, 개인특성요인 즉, 작업경험, 흡연, 수면시간 등은 직업성요통에 직접적인 영향을 미치는 않은 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 개인특성요인은 직업성 요통에 유의한 영향을 미치는 사회심리적 요인과는 밀접한 관계를 가졌다. 향후 다양한 직종에서의 이와같은 경험적 연구결과가 축적되어 우리나라의 조직문화적 특성을 고려한 직업성 요통에 대한 위험모델에 구축되어야 한다고 사료된다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.203-209
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• 2014

Background: Coal mining is of significant economic importance to the Australian economy. Despite this fact, the related workforce is subjected to a number of psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal injury, and various psychological disorders are common among this population group. Because only limited research has been conducted in this population group, we sought to examine the relationship between physical (pain) and psychological (distress) factors, as well as the effects of various demographic, lifestyle, and fatigue indicators on this relationship. Methods: Coal miners (N = 231) participated in a survey of musculoskeletal pain and distress on-site during their work shifts. Participants also provided demographic information (job type, age, experience in the industry, and body mass index) and responded to questions about exercise and sleep quality (on-and off-shift) as well as physical and mental tiredness after work. Results: A total of 177 workers (80.5%) reported experiencing pain in at least one region of their body. The majority of the sample population (61.9%) was classified as having low-level distress, 28.4% had scores indicating mild to moderate distress, and 9.6% had scores indicating high levels of distress. Both number of pain regions and job type (being an operator) significantly predicted distress. Higher distress score was also associated with greater absenteeism in workers who reported lower back pain. In addition, perceived sleep quality during work periods partially mediated the relationship between pain and distress. Conclusion: The study findings support the existence of widespread musculoskeletal pain among the coal-mining workforce, and this pain is associated with increased psychological distress. Operators (truck drivers) and workers reporting poor sleep quality during work periods are most likely to report increased distress, which highlights the importance of supporting the mining workforce for sustained productivity.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2023

Background: Firefighting involves exposure of firefighters to risks related to this activity, serious injuries, and occupational diseases are recorded. There are other consequences such as thermal and emotional stress. This systematic review is proposed in order to analyze the risks and consequences faced by these workers and thus provide elements to improve safety management systems in institutions. Method: A descriptive observational study of systematic literature review on the risks and consequences of exposure to firefighters' activity was proposed, and the information was analyzed and described based on the available data and according to the variables determined. Results: The studies showed data on mechanical, physical, chemical, psychosocial risks, workers' perception and resilience, and epidemiological data. Information related to firefighters' activity on falls and slips, exposure to noise, and high concentrations of carbon monoxide is detailed. In addition, the relationship between burnout, cognitive, and physical fatigue as adverse effects on health and performance is mentioned. Conclusions: Among the preventive measures, the use of personal protective equipment is suggested, incorporation in prevention programs of information on exposure to risk factors, as well as the implementation of models that can predict the perception of workers, additionally, the generation of management systems with safety climate models for fire departments.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2022

목적 : 본 연구는 정신장애인의 직업재활 평가도구를 확인하고 분석함으로써 작업치료 영역에서 임상적으로 유용하게 활용할 수 있는 정신장애인 직업재활 평가도구의 개발을 위한 기초자료로 활용하는 것이다. 연구방법 : 문헌 검색은 Pubmed 데이터베이스를 사용하였으며, 분석 내용은 개발연도, 평가방식, 문항 수, 척도, 평가 문항을 분석하였다. 분석 방법은 각 평가 항목을 기능, 내적요인, 환경, 정신증상의 4가지 범주로 구분하여 각 평가도구의 평가 요소에 대해 파악하였다. 결과 : 검색어를 통한 Pubmed 검색 시 161개의 문헌이 검색되었고, 선정 방법에 따라 Griffiths Work Behavior Scale (GWBS), Occupational Functioning Scale (OFS), Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (SOFAS), Work Ability Index (WAI), Work Behaviour Inventory (WBI), Work Environment Impact Scale (WEIS), Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)의 7개 평가도구가 선별되었다. 모든 평가도구의 평가항목은 직무와 관련된 기능평가를 포함하였으며, 각 평가도구의 목적에 따라 내적요인, 환경, 정신증상에 대한 측정이 이루어지는 것으로 나타났다. 결론 : 직업 기술은 신체, 인지, 사회기술, 대처능력 등 다양한 기능이 복합적으로 작용하는 기술이다. 따라서 본 연구에서 분석한 기능, 내적요인, 환경, 정신증상의 4가지 요소가 포함될 필요가 있으며, 평가과정에서 발생하는 물리적 제약을 보완하기 위해 ICT 융합 평가도구의 개발함으로써 보다 효율적인 정신장애인 직업재활 평가가 이루어져야 할 것이다.