2 results match your criteria: "Italy (Specialization School in Hygiene and Public Health[Affiliation]"
Back and neck pain disability and upper limb symptoms of home healthcare workers: A case-control study from Northern Italy.
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
March 2017
University of Parma, Parma, Italy (Specialization School in Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences).
Objectives: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are quite frequent in healthcare workers (HCWs), but data about MSD in home-based healthcare workers (HHWs) are lacking. In this study we describe the prevalence of MSD among Italian HHWs.
Material And Methods: A case-control study was carried out among 300 random-selected female HCWs, the sample comprising 100 HHWs, 100 HCWs with a low exposure to patient handling (MAPO - Movimentazione e Assistenza Pazienti Ospedalizzati - Movement and Assistance of Hospital Patients index 0-5) and 100 HCWs with high exposure to patient handling (MAPO index ≥ 5.
Work with visual display units and musculoskeletal disorders: A cross-sectional study.
Med Pr
December 2016
University of Parma, Parma, Italy (Specialization School in Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences).
Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that employees working with visual display units (VDU) are more likely to complain about musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of this study has been to evaluate associations among MSDs and individuals and work-related factors.
Material And Methods: A total of 1032 VDU workers were assessed about their personal (i.