A5026286670- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
- Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Safety Warnings and Signage
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Traffic control and management
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Education and Art Integration
- Logistics and Transportation Systems
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
2014-2023
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
2017
University of the Coast
2015
Spiral Foundation
2011
Background The CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) study was established to explore the hypothesis that common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated disability are importantly influenced by culturally determined health beliefs expectations. This paper describes methods of data collection various characteristics sample. Methods/Principal Findings A standardised questionnaire covering symptoms, potential risk factors, used collect information from 47 samples...
To compare the prevalence of disabling low back pain (DLBP) and wrist/hand (DWHP) among groups workers carrying out similar physical activities in different cultural environments, to explore explanations for observed differences, we conducted a cross-sectional survey 18 countries. Standardised questionnaires were used ascertain that interfered with everyday exposure possible risk factors 12,426 participants from 47 occupational (mostly nurses office workers). Associations assessed by Poisson...
To explore definitions for multisite pain, and compare associations with risk factors different patterns of musculoskeletal we analysed cross-sectional data from the Cultural Psychosocial Influences on Disability (CUPID) study. The study sample comprised 12,410 adults aged 20-59 years 47 occupational groups in 18 countries. A standardised questionnaire was used to collect information about pain past month at each 10 anatomical sites, potential factors. Associations outcomes were assessed by...
Somatising tendency, defined as a predisposition to worry about common somatic symptoms, is importantly associated with various aspects of health and health-related behaviour, including musculoskeletal pain disability. To explore its epidemiological characteristics, how it can be specified most efficiently, we analysed data from an international longitudinal study. A baseline questionnaire, which included questions the Brief Symptom Inventory seven was completed by 12,072 participants aged...
To inform case definition for neck/shoulder pain in epidemiological research, we compared levels of disability, patterns association, and prognosis that was limited to the neck or shoulders (LNSP) more generalised musculoskeletal involved shoulder(s) (GPNS). Baseline data on pain, potential correlates were collected by questionnaire from 12,195 workers 47 occupational groups (mostly office workers, nurses, manual workers) 18 countries (response rate = 70%). Continuing after a mean interval...
Objective: This study aimed to understand seating configuration and position preferences in a fully automated vehicle (FAV) across 7 hypothetical traveling scenarios.Methods: Participants completed an online survey which they were asked imagine FAV scenarios select 1 of 5 configurations 4 positions for themselves any additional occupants. Furthermore, participants indicate activities that occupants would engage whether be willing wear different seat belt while seated non-forward-facing mode...
Abstract Background We report the prevalence of symptoms common upper‐limb disorders and describe comprehensively mechanical workloads in a sample workers Colombian flower industry. Methods One hundred fifty eight from manufacturers were assessed. Assessments included Borg self‐reported exertion working practices, medical examinations, video‐based observations kinematic surface muscular activity assessments upper‐limb. Results Point signs CTS, epicondylitis, De Quervain's disease was 32.9%,...
Abstract Background Wide international variation in the prevalence of disabling low back pain ( LBP ) among working populations is not explained by known risk factors. It would be useful to know whether drivers this are specific spine or factors that predispose musculoskeletal more generally. Methods Baseline information about and was elicited from 11 710 participants aged 20–59 years, who were sampled 45 occupational groups 18 countries. Wider propensity characterized number anatomical...
Study Design. A cross-sectional survey with a longitudinal follow-up. Objectives. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that pain, which is localized low back, differs epidemiologically from occurs simultaneously or close in time pain at other anatomical sites Summary Background Data. Low back (LBP) often combination regional it shares similar psychological and psychosocial risk factors. However, few previous epidemiological studies LBP have distinguished confined as part wider...
Objective This study aimed to identify the association between behavioral factors and crashes of motorcycle taxi riders using Motorcycle Rider Behavior Questionnaire (MRBQ).Methods was a cross-sectional survey in Cartagena. The MRBQ adapted socio-cultural context contained 45 items. conducted February 2019 May 2019. items were processed factor analysis. Four logistic regression models used analyze aspects demographics, operating conditions, experiencing near-crashes, crashes, traffic...
Discomfort perceived in activities where there is a prolonged sitting posture are normally compensated natural way by means of macro-repositioning movements the seat. Nevertheless, evidence shows that such not able to palliate discomfort due lumbar pain.This study involves research performed demonstrate whether induced postural changes mitigate this type during simulated driving activity.Twenty-four subjects with pain (LBP) and without (WLBP) underwent 90 min while periodic variations seat...
Understanding the pedestrian choices is essential for design of safe road systems. This study develops methods self-reported assessment behavior. A self-report instrument was developed to investigate Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs in relation pedestrians’ crossing using a convenient sample. Internal consistency and factor analysis were conducted test reliability construct validity instrument. Self-reported intention execute risky behavior compared with observed behaviors. The...
Manual flower cutting requires repetitive forceful movements that may explain the high incidence of upper-extremity MSDs among workers Colombian industry. Force demands be caused by use pruners have not been designed for workers. We conducted a repeated measures field experimental study (n=16, 69% women, 20 to 60 years old) compare mechanical during rose two different (Traditional vs. alternative pruner) at heights (elbow over-shoulder). Demands included perceived comfort, effort and upper...
In 2016, Colombia's position regarding motorcyclist fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants was tenth worldwide and second in South America. the seven years from 2012-2018, proportion of deceased injured motorcyclists among all road users 50%. To analyse significant aspects accident rate Colombia 2016 to 2018 estimate cost social value motorcycle-related deaths. The global numbers injuries were compared Colombian context. Descriptive inferential statistics conducted explore association fatal...
Reducing the viscosity of heavy oil through upgrading techniques is crucial to maintaining demand for oil, which growing at an annual rate 1.8%. The phenomenon acoustic cavitation occurs when ultrasound applied in treatment crudes. This emerging technology that being developed improve physical and chemical properties highly viscous crudes, facilitates handling, increases proportion light factions, improves their price market. Taking into account it does not yet operate on industrial scale, a...
Motorcyclists account for more than 380 000 deaths annually worldwide from road traffic accidents. are the most vulnerable users to safety (28% of global fatalities), together with cyclists and pedestrians. Approximately 80% low- or middle-income countries. Colombia has a rate 9.7 per 100 inhabitants, which places it 10th in world. Motorcycles correspond 57% fleet generate an average 51% fatalities year. This study aims identify significant factors environment, volume, infrastructure predict...
Evidence on the effectiveness of ergonomic interventions to reduce mechanical demands and upper-extremity MSDs is scarce in agriculture. We conducted an intervention exposures during manual flower cutting through job rotation, ed