Publications by authors named "J Lauridsen"
Problem: Pregnant employees may experience work-related challenges, including inadequate attention to their unique needs.
Background: Unmet needs for work adjustment are associated with sick leave and reduced well-being, and supportive environments are regarded as a protective factor against sick leave.
Aim: To evaluate the effect of midwifery support focusing on work adjustment on pregnant hospital employees' well-being defined by work ability and dimensions of the psychosocial work environment.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to improve the prediction of outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) by examining the role of inflammatory biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) related to osteoarthritis and pain.
- Researchers analyzed data from 50 patients, assessing changes in pain and disability 12 months post-surgery, while considering factors like age, sex, and BMI.
- Results showed that preoperative systemic inflammation in blood was linked to better postoperative outcomes, while neuroinflammation was tied to preexisting pain, suggesting that inflammatory biomarkers could help select patients for THA more effectively in the future.
Investigating the associations between uncarboxylated matrix gla protein as a proxy for vitamin K status and cardiovascular disease risk factors in a general adult population.
Eur J Nutr
November 2024
Purpose: Vitamin K is an activator of vitamin K dependent proteins, one of which is the potent inhibitor of vascular calcification, matrix Gla protein (MGP). The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between an inverse proxy of functional vitamin K status, plasma dephospho-uncarboxylated MGP (dp-ucMGP), and cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVDRFs).
Methods: In a cross-sectional population-based health examination study of 4,092 individuals aged 24-77 years, the vitamin K status was assessed using plasma dp-ucMGP.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether midwifery support sessions for pregnant employees could reduce sick leave related to pregnancy and improve work conditions.* -
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with hospital staff, comparing those who received midwifery support to those who followed standard procedures, measuring various sick leave outcomes.* -
- Results indicated no significant difference in sick leave between the two groups, suggesting that standard midwifery support may not be effective, and that more tailored support could yield better outcomes.*
Background: Risk assessment and work adjustment according to EU legislation may safeguard pregnant employees and their offspring. Knowledge on management perspectives in relation to implementation of protective measures is limited.
Objectives: The primary aim was to describe Danish hospital managers' engagement in pregnancy policy and work adjustment for pregnant employees.