A5081572746- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Family Support in Illness
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Advanced Glycation End Products research
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Selenium in Biological Systems
- Physical Activity and Health
Dublin City University
2018-2021
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
2006-2019
Queen's University Belfast
2013
Monash University
2003
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<h3>Background</h3> Many individuals with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) continue to work. Little is known about those who remain occupationally active relative are on sick leave, despite the clear potential for reduced productivity or work ability, and associated downstream effects. <h3>Objectives</h3> To assess self-reported impairment its associations psychosocial risk factors amongst workers seeking care pain. <h3>Methods</h3> Recruitment took place in five Irish hospitals. Self-report...