Publications by authors named "Emma E Poulsen"

Infections caused by in immune-competent people are typically simple and uncomplicated. However, in cases of immunosuppression, severe disseminated infections can occur.This case report describes the case of a severe, disseminated infection caused by in a young female with unacknowledged humoral immunosuppression due to treatment with ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis.

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Purpose: Co-worker and supervisor support can provide knowledge, advice and expertise which may improve motivation, confidence and skills. This exploratory study aimed to examine the association of co-worker and supervisor support, and other socio-demographic and practice variables with work engagement for cancer workers.

Methods: The study surveyed 573 cancer workers in Queensland (response rate 56%).

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Purpose: Two key recovery experiences mediating the relationship between work demands and well-being are psychological detachment and relaxation over leisure time. The process of recovery from work-related stress plays an important role in maintaining well-being, but is poorly understood in cancer workers. The aim of this exploratory study was to examine the relationships of burnout, psychological well-being and work engagement with the recovery experiences of psychological detachment and relaxation in oncology staff.

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Introduction: This study aims to describe factors associated with subjective well-being (SWB) in cancer workers in Queensland and compares results to normative data for the Australian population.

Method: This study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 544 cancer workers in Queensland with a response rate of 54%. SWB was measured using the Personal Wellbeing Index for Adults.

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Introduction: The study aimed to investigate factors associated with work engagement and burnout in cancer workers in Queensland.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 579 cancer workers in Queensland was undertaken. Burnout was measured using the Oldenberg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and work engagement was measured using the Utrecht Work and Well-being Survey.

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