A5070374773- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- French Urban and Social Studies
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Technostress in Professional Settings
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail
2011-2024
Université de Sherbrooke
2021
Réseau pour la Transition Énergétique
2015
Polytechnique Montréal
2007
Objective: To test a model of presenteeism on the basis established and emerging theories separated into organizational individual factors that could be mediated by psychological distress. Methods: This was Web survey 2371 employees (response rate 48%) provincial government agency. We assessed with validated measures for factors. Results: Psychological distress negatively associated to presenteeism, when controlling sex, short-term work absence in last year, social desirability. Both were...
Several observational methods are available for ergonomists to evaluate the exposure musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors associated with work. Those can be used impact of modifications done at a workstation on factors. Three (QEC, OCRA and 4D Watbak) were assess MSD before after implementation changes saw block opening workstation. The results from those 3 served compare their consistency. Comparisons among showed positive association between QEC indices, back index Watbak.
The study's aim was to gain insights into factors influencing sustainable return work following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).A descriptive multiple-case design used. A case defined as a worker's TKA disability situation.The cases came from public hospitals in urban and semi-urban areas Quebec (Canada) involved mostly non-work-related TKAs.Workers had be between 6 12 months post-TKA, have physical/manual jobs currently employed. Their rehabilitation professionals workplace representatives...
Despite the importance of legislative and insurance systems in return to work process after an occupational injury, perspective insurer on what influences has rarely been documented.To understand barriers or facilitators for work, from insurer.A comprehensive qualitative approach was used. Semi-directed interviews were done with nineteen (19) insurers (claims adjudicator rehabilitation case manager) a Canadian workers' compensation board. A thematic analysis using QDA Minor Software.Fourteen...
Abstract This paper explores the use of subjective perception tasks and its correlations with biomechanical data in evaluation manual material handling. Three main dimensions were considered for perception: physical regroups sensations issued from a specific body area; operative feelings related to execution task; performance that involve judgement on or reflect overall sensations. The following questions then explored. To what extent are biomechanics data? Do both approaches lead similar...
<title>Abstract</title> Purpose Work disability affects a growing number of workers aged 55 and over (W55+). While rehabilitation programs have demonstrated efficacy for with an average age 42, they often not been designed to meet unique needs aging workers. This study aimed describe the difficulties encountered by work professionals explore their solutions improving services offered W55+. Methods used simple descriptive design purposive sampling. Occupational therapists, physical...
Abstract Introduction Work disability affects a growing number of workers aged 55 or over (W55+), but little is known about the challenges they face. This study aims to describe perceived needs work rehabilitation professionals in order improve services offered W55+. Methods used descriptive design with purposive sampling. Occupational therapists, physical and psychologists were recruited various workplaces. Qualitative interviews based on paradigm conducted transcribed, thematic analysis...
Abstract Introduction Recommended practices on disability management and return to work (RTW), mainly studied in large companies, cannot necessarily be applied small medium enterprises (SME). This presentation aims elucidate some challenges levers associated with achieving sustainable RTW SME. Methods A qualitative research design, including semi-structured interviews 8 SME managers the manufacturing sector, 2 focus groups 16 external stakeholders (health professionals, ergonomists, mutual...
Abstract Introduction Facilitating early return-to-work with modified tasks following work-related injuries is a common practice in industrial countries to promote workers’ rehabilitation. This presentation aims explore how that strategy implemented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which often experience higher rates of occupational compared larger corporations. Methods Using qualitative descriptive design, semi-structured interviews were conducted managers, while focus groups involved...
Le développement et l'évaluation des guides de pratique clinique ont fait l'objet d'un grand nombre d'études réflexions. Ces derniers sont vus comme un outil important dans le domaine du transfert connaissances en vue rationaliser d'améliorer les pratiques. L'objectif l'article est faire point sur écrits publiés développement, l'utilisation, l'évaluation, l'implantation impacts la santé afin d'en dégager enseignements clés déterminer ce qui pourrait s'appliquer à SST ou au contraire serait...
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition frequently leading to disability. Research suggests that self-management (SM) programs for chronic LBP should include strategies promote sustainable return work.This study aimed 1) validate and prioritize the essential content elements of SM program in light needs workplace representatives, 2) identify main facilitators barriers be considered when developing implementing delivered via information communication technologies (ICT).A sequential...