A5082461643- Research in Social Sciences
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Noise Effects and Management
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Image and Signal Denoising Methods
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Stress and Burnout Research
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
2015-2025
Helsinki University Hospital
2024
Oulu University Hospital
2018
University of Oulu
2018
City of Helsinki
2003
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) can significantly impair health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and are often accompanied by psychiatric comorbidity. Psychological flexibility (PF), characterized the ability to adapt functionally congruently diverse situations based on personal values, may play a crucial role in determining HRQoL. This study aims examine associations between depression, anxiety or insomnia PF HRQoL among individuals with PPS associated (i) indoor environment (IE), (ii)...
Terveysrajoitteet kuten terveydentilaa tai toimintakykyä heikentävät sairaudet vammat ovat merkittävä työllistymistä estävä tekijä Suomessa. Terveydenhuoltolain (1326/2010, 13§) mukainen työttömän terveystarkastus on keino tunnistaa sekä heikentynyt työkyky että kuntoutustarve ajoissa. Työllistyvyys työkyvyn sosiologinen lähikäsite, joka viittaa palkkatöihin pääsyyn. Tässä tutkimuksessa analysoidaan terveyskeskuksissa terveystarkastuksia tekevien hoitajien puhetta arvioinnista ja...
Background The mechanisms underlying persistent symptoms after non-severe COVID-19 remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate transcriptomic changes in peripheral blood cells of patients with post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) and assess if distinct clinical subtypes specific gene signatures could be identified. Methods cohort included 111 PCC from the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant era, 57 recovered (Recov) 54 having prolonged indicative PCC. results were compared 63 healthy controls (Ctrl)...
We aimed to identify clinically relevant clusters among patients with post-Covid-19 condition (PCC) and assess prognosis overall within clusters. Prospective cohort study of PCC attending a rehabilitation clinic. monitored patient reported outcome measures (PROMs): EuroHIS quality life symptoms. Unsupervised hierarchical cluster analyses were performed different quantity symptoms, symptoms presenting together. Preliminary findings on symptom prevalence at 12 months are reported. Among 409...
The purpose was to study the prevalence of environmental intolerance (EI) and its different manifestations, including behavioral changes disability. Fertile-aged women (n = 680) Kuopio Birth Cohort Study were asked about annoyance 12 factors, symptoms changes. We how much had disrupted their work, household responsibilities or social life. chose attributed chemicals, indoor molds, electromagnetic fields represent typical entities. Of respondents, 46% reported fields. Thirty-three percent...
Chronic nonspecific symptoms attributed to indoor nonindustrial work environments are common and may cause disability, but the medical nature of this disability is unclear. The aim was medically characterize manifested by chronic, recurrent restrictions participation low-level pollutants at workplace whether condition shares features with idiopathic environmental intolerance.We investigated 12 patients air-related disability. examinations included somatic, psychological, psychiatric...
The need for culturally validated measures of Oral Health-Related Quality Life (OHRQoL) has been increasing in recent years.To adapt the Child-Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (C-OIDP) index into Nepali language and to validate it, assess compare outcomes self-reported oral problems, a structured questionnaire general hygiene practices, dietary habits, use tobacco.A school-based cross-sectional study pilot national samples.Nepalese schoolchildren representing WHO age groups (5-6-year-olds,...
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) refer to a wide range of that cannot be fully explained by traditional medical assessment bodily pathology or environmental factors. The aim the current study was illustrate application an online interview and Functional Analytic Clinical Conceptualization describe psychological life problems perceived participants with PPS give examples how functional analysis approach case formulation could assist in their treatment. We applied Case Model (FACCM) (n =...
Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) is a sensitizing chemical that can cause allergic contact dermatitis and asthma. Protective gloves clothing are necessary to prevent skin exposure. Breakthrough times used for the selection of protective clothing. In EN 374-3:2003 European standard, breakthrough time defined as in which permeation reaches rate 1.0 µg min−1 cm−2 through material. Such do not necessarily represent safe limits chemicals. We studied 4,4′-MDI eight glove materials one The test...
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) refer to that cannot be fully explained by structural bodily pathology or environmental factors. Their impact on daily functioning varies from mild severe disability. So far, evidence-based treatments for PPS have resulted in only small moderate effects. Treatment protocols with a stronger orientation toward personalized approaches are needed improve the efficacy and applicability of treatment. In this study, we aim assess effect an online individual case...
Introduction After COVID-19, many continue to experience persistent debilitating symptoms, that is, long COVID. Its most prevalent symptoms are chest pain, difficulties with breathing, painful muscles, ageusia or anosmia, tingling extremities and general tiredness. This paper describes the protocol of Long COVID Cohort Study assess prognosis prognostic determinants patients by implementing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), (PREMs) clinical examinations during a 1-year follow-up....
Introduction Indoor air-related conditions share similarities with other that are characterised by medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)-a combination of non-specific cannot be fully explained structural bodily pathology. In cases indoor conditions, these not either medical or the immunological–toxicological effects environmental factors. The condition may disabling, including a non-adaptive health behaviour. this multifaceted phenomenon, psychosocial factors influence experienced symptoms....
No allergens related to paprika or cayenne respiratory allergy have been identified thus far. We describe a previously healthy 28‐year woman who developed work‐related rhinoconjunctivitis after four years of kebab‐restaurant work. The was studied using skin prick tests, serum specific IgE and nasal provocation tests. Specific protein reactions were by Western blot analysis. Paprika, curry from the strongest immunoblot bands tandem mass spectrometry. A positive test, high test confirmed...
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) represent a major health problem affecting daily functioning. This RCT aimed to examine whether guided Internet-based treatment based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) provided additional benefits compared Treatment as Usual (TAU) in reducing somatic complaints psychological distress adults with PPS.
After COVID-19 infection, long-term impacts on functioning may occur. We studied the of patients with post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) and compared them to controls without PCC.
AbstractOur aim was to investigate whether a large number of hospital visits by children and adolescents because injuries are associated with psychiatric treatments subsequent suicides. We examined the case records 250 randomly chosen patients, 156 (62%) boys 94 (38%) girls, out 2306 outpatients who were 0-16 years old had been treated traumatic in Oulu University Hospital 1984 alive 1997. Boys seven or more accidents commonly than did fewer (39% vs. 8%). In addition, patients died before...