A5057038913- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Digital Economy and Work Transformation
- Human Health and Disease
- Quality and Management Systems
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Advanced Glycation End Products research
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Public Health in Brazil
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Province of Antwerp
2024
University of Antwerp
2020-2021
Abstract Introduction Silicosis is a pneumoconiosis resulting from the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS). It widely acknowledged that occupational exposure to RCS occurs in various industries. In health practice, silicosis mainly detected when disease already advanced. Early detection RCS-exposure necessary assess risk and prevent possible lung damage. This observational study aims validate simple, non-invasive diagnostic breath test for early an at-risk population by...
Abstract Introduction Shift work is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) partially explained through decreased insulin sensitivity by disruption of the day/night rhythm. Lifestyle interventions can prevent onset T2DM, and avoid complications. This study aimed to (1) report prevalence pre-diabetes T2DM in shift workers, (2) impact lifestyle advice on risk for T2DM. Methods A two-step method was used: assessed FINnish Diabetes RIsk SCore (FINDRISC), HbA1c determined finger prick...
The aim of this research project was to learn more about work-related health risks among dental assistants in Flanders, Belgium. Forty-seven completed an extensive questionnaire concerning ionized radiation, protection against infection and exposure chemicals such as mercury, disinfectants acrylates. Collective personal means protection, musculoskeletal disorders stress were also evaluated. Pain the lower back, neck pain shoulder reported by, respectively, 15%, 17% 22% respondents. Eczema...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Unemployment is common among people with schizophrenia and contributes most to the economic cost of condition. This study was aimed at (1) reviewing available tools facilitate vocational rehabilitation workers (2) describing their specific opportunities. <h3>Methods</h3> A search PubMed for original, peer-reviewed articles published from 2006 until January 31, 2016, yielded 643 citations. Exclusion criteria were patients less than 18 years or older 65 age, additional...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Bus drivers are exposed to whole body vibration (WBV) and postural stress, both risk factors for low back pain (LBP). The study aimed (1) assess WBV exposure (2) evaluate the effect of an intervention reduce LBP. <h3>Methods</h3> Exposure was assessed by measuring levels (i.e., weighted root mean square acceleration [Aw] dose value [VDV]) in nine buses. For study, a toolbox presentation including ergonomic lifestyle advice exercise program instructed interactively bus...
<h3>Introduction</h3> An economic and demographic transition with an ageing workforce, evolving work organisation new emerging risks is combined a shortage of Occupational Physicians (OPs). This study aims to propose recommendations for future occupational health surveillance (OHS) the role OPs. <h3>Methods</h3> First, PubMed, EU-OSHA International Labour Organisation databases were screened literature from 2006 August 31, 2016, concerning OHS, return-to-work policies risk management systems...
<b>Introduction:</b> Many occupational exposures have been associated with adult-onset asthma, but for very few agents is there evidence from longitudinal studies. <b>Aims:</b> We investigated associations between and the incidence of asthma over two decades in ECRHS cohort. <b>Methods:</b> The general population-based, multicentre cohort (13 countries) was followed up twice 20 years. This analysis included data 7027 (tier 1) I & III 5901 2) II III, whom a complete history could be...