Publications by authors named "Asha Roy"
Introduction: In April 2020, novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) produced an ongoing mass fatality event in New York. This overwhelmed hospital morgues necessitating emergent expansion of capacity in the form of refrigerated trucks, trailers, and shipping containers referred to as body collection points (BCPs). The risks for musculoskeletal injury during routine and mass fatality mortuary operations and experiences of decedent handlers throughout the "first wave" of COVID-19 are presented along with mitigation strategies.
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- Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) cause about 34% of work absences in the U.S., and primary care physicians (PCPs) face challenges like time constraints and lack of familiarity when managing these conditions.
- An "extended care team" approach, which includes various healthcare professionals, could enhance the management of work-related MSDs by utilizing their specific expertise.
- Research suggests that involving at least nine different stakeholders, including advanced practice orthopedic physical therapists, can improve outcomes and ensure better care for patients with work-related MSDs.
Background: Planning occupational health and wellness services and support directed toward low-wage, essential workers in the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a number of challenges across work settings. This article explores the concerns and needs of low-wage essential workers as understood by experts in the field.
Methods: Leading experts in the areas of occupational health and safety, risk management, insurance, and professional education/training were identified and invited to participate in a Round Table discussion.