Objective The study aimed to describe working conditions among complementary and integrative healthcare (CIH) providers, specifically acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, midwives, naturopathic doctors. Methods We used cross-sectional Occupational Information Network data (2013–2021) for five CIH occupations. examined means 95% confidence intervals (CIs) 10 variables that represented positive conditions, ergonomic demands, psychosocial schedule demands. compared conventional...

Objectives In 2014, US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated a rule requiring employers to directly report all hospitalisations, amputations eye enucleations OSHA within 24 hours 8 for fatalities multiple injury events. Past studies have shown that under-report injuries illnesses numerous reasons. Methods This study evaluated the completeness of required immediate reporting severe by linking cases reported with hospital data from 1 January 2017 31 December 2023. We...

Objectives. Using the social-ecological model, we hypothesized that home residences of injured workers would be clustered predictably and geographically. Methods. We linked health care publicly available datasets by zip code for traumatically in Illinois from 2000 to 2009. calculated numbers rates injuries, determined spatial relationships, developed 3 models. Results. Among 23 200 occupational 80% cases were located 20% codes 10 locations. After component analysis, clusters injuries...

Background The physical and psychological risks of temporary employment are well documented but there still many questions regarding the consequences injuries among these workers. Methods This analysis examines Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission filings from 2007 through 2012 to compare total cost decision, days work missed, percent disability employees agencies with direct hire claims. Results Total award median was $5,813.66 for $2,625.00 Of those claiming time off work, 1.3 weeks...

To describe individuals coded as homeless in state-level data comprising of outpatient and inpatient cases over a multi-year period to provide public health surveillance on the care utilization needs this population.In cross-sectional study, visits for homelessness were identified from Illinois Hospital Discharge Database January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2018. Demographic characteristics, primary diagnosis comorbid conditions, hospital course treatment described. Predictors discharge...

Objective : We sought to identify the percentage of nonmusculoskeletal and musculoskeletal conditions treated by interns in National University Health Sciences (NUHS) Student Clinic compared chiropractic allopathic health care professionals. Methods The information gathered was taken from charts patients fall trimester, dated September 12, 2011 through December 9, 2011. data collected included ICD-9 codes for treated, number patient visits, age, gender, evaluated using Microsoft Excel....

Objective Agriculture is a dangerous industry, with evidence indicating disproportionate burden among Hispanic/Latinx workers. There need to expand the utilization of different data systems improve surveillance precarious workers within agriculture. This analysis describes inclusion criteria identify farm-related injuries and illnesses in hospital utilizing ICD-10 codes better assess health equity issues involving their associated costs.

The public health contribution of various care professions is shaped by their education and areas expertise. Growing recognition musculoskeletal pain as a top driver expenses back the leading cause years lived with disability suggest greater role for chiropractic profession in United States globally. There little consensus on depth or breadth competencies within doctor programs that would optimize awareness advocacy practitioners. Building published other professions, an iterative building...

Farmworkers are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes related to occupational heat exposure and inadequate access water, shade, or rest breaks. Presently, there is a dearth studies examining the prevalence dehydration factors in U.S. farmworkers. Our objectives were characterize hydration status during typical workdays identify associated with migrant farmworkers employed Florida. Urine samples collected analyzed for urine specific gravity (USG) 2–3 times per person day over five days...

Abstract Introduction Agriculture is a high-risk sector of the economy, and hired farmworkers are arguably most at-risk worker population in agriculture. Surveillance for work-related illnesses injuries (WRIIs) critical prevention; however, hard to count, US surveillance system agriculture fragmented, Illinois state agencies engaged agricultural safety health have limited capacity address occupational health. We describe developing comprehensive program target will present initial findings....

Abstract Introduction Massage therapy involves pervasive ergonomic hazards, and most massage therapists (MTs) report experiencing adverse musculoskeletal health issues. Various barriers facilitators can impact the efficacy of safety programs. Methods Baseline surveys were completed by MTs throughout US recruited through two continuing education courses (n=8,305) to determine demographic characteristics, self-care behaviors, self-reported signs symptoms. A subset (n=209) participated in a...

Objective: We sought to identify the percentage of nonmusculoskeletal and musculoskeletal conditions treated by interns in National University Health Sciences (NUHS) Student Clinic compared chiropractic allopathic health care professionals.Methods: The information gathered was taken from charts patients fall trimester, dated September 12, 2011 through December 9, 2011.The data collected included ICD-9 codes for treated, number patient visits, age, gender, evaluated using Microsoft...

Objectives. To assess the value of hospital records in augmenting information on homelessness counts at a state level.Methods. We used data from Illinois Hospital Discharge Database (2011-2018) to identify outpatients and inpatients identified as affected by homelessness. probabilistic linkage methodology estimate unique individuals rather than visits compared them with US Department Housing Urban Development annual estimates based point-in-time counts.Results. indicate substantial decline...

Objective: Massage therapy involves pervasive ergonomic hazards with the majority of massage therapists (MTs) experiencing adverse musculoskeletal health issues. A variety barriers and facilitators exist that can impact efficacy safety programs. Methods: longitudinal study to characterize individual organizational influence implementation self-care techniques designed reduce Results: MTs who reported time as abarrier implemented 0.9 fewer selfcare items despite wanting make these changes ( P...

Objective Novel accelerometry methods have been developed to assess and localize vibrations from zygapophyseal (Z) joint audible sounds (crepitus cavitations) during normal lumbar motion side‐posture spinal manipulation. This study assessed the reliability validity of methods. Methods A spine was embedded in silicone prone position. Before pouring silicone, tunnels were created posterior aspect Z joints surface. Once phantom completed, a specialized mechanical device lowered into each tunnel...

<h3>Introduction</h3> Occupational illness and injuries are a major health burden, with the large majority being musculoskeletal related. Because of this, care providers, such as chiropractors, should understand role work in conditions. This pilot study assessed occupational history taking attitudes behaviours chiropractic interns for one year, including effect brief training program. <h3>Methods</h3> All at clinic location completed questionnaires assessing their perceptions regarding...

<h3>Introduction</h3> Low wage, minority, and immigrant workers suffer a high inequitable rate of traumatic workplace injury. These are difficult to reach. We hypothesised that these cluster in communities could be predicted on demographics. <h3>Methods</h3> assembled database severely injured by postal zipcode, as well demographic variables for those zipcodes Illinois from 2000–2009. conducted spatial analysis, multivariable regression features community used target high-risk populations...

<h3>Introduction</h3> Adverse effects on individual well-being as a result of unemployment are well-documented. Individuals in transitional housing programs often have goal reaching stable employment, but the unique needs and barriers for achieving re-employment among this diverse population (includes individuals that may be homeless, formerly incarcerated, or impacted by other stressful life circumstances) warrants further study to enhance programmatic service recommendations....

Individuals in transitional housing programs often have a goal of reaching stable employment, but the unique needs and barriers for achieving this warrants further study.A structured interview guide was administered orally descriptive data analysis done exploratory mixed-methods study.Commonly reported reemployment challenges included legal unmet transportation, housing, financial needs. More than two-thirds residents no place to live after program regardless if they had previous precarious...

Objective This study uses a pre- and post-training program evaluation of chiropractic interns to (1) describe changes in their frequency occupational history taking before after 1-hour training (2) document the attitudes beliefs regarding health taking. Methods All at 1 clinic location completed questionnaires assessing perceptions documenting patients each trimester they were enrolled study. Each intern for 2 or more trimesters participated 1-hour-long session on an history. The supervising...

Employment is an important social determinant of health, and supporting individuals' return to the workforce likely have robust impacts on their health well-being. The aim this study was identify (a) self-perceived employment needs expectations users community services; (b) assets, needs, barriers reemployment among (c) areas priority for programmatic development, including implications patient-worker assessment care coordination in clinical settings.We conducted structured interviews with...