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Nayak UU, Shanbhag S, Panakkal NC, J V, Mohapatra S. Predictive modeling of presenteeism among radiographers: a secondary analysis of comprehensive data using Bayesian neural network. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2025:1-11. [PMID: 40178048 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2480934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2025]
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TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Trials Registry - India identifier: CTRI/2021/09/036992.
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- Ullas U Nayak
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Statistics, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Centre for Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Kishimoto T, Kitabatake Y, Taguchi T, Nobuhara H. Relationship between pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy and presenteeism in workers: a cross-sectional-study focusing on gender differences. INDUSTRIAL HEALTH 2025; 63:29-39. [PMID: 38797696 PMCID: PMC11779513 DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2023-0166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Presenteeism has been noted to be associated with cognitive factors of pain, such as pain catastrophizing (PC) and pain self-efficacy (PS). Pain perception differs by gender, so it is important to consider gender differences when examining the association between cognitive factors of pain and presenteeism. This study aimed to examine the association between presenteeism and cognitive factors of pain, taking gender differences into account. A cross-sectional survey of 305 workers was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire that included items on pain status, PC, PS, and work performance. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to test whether PC and PS independently influence presenteeism, separately for men and women. Logistic regression analysis showed that PC was extracted in men, and the group with severe PC had higher odds of presenteeism (odds ratio 6.56, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.83-23.40). Contrarily, PS was extracted in women, with higher odds of presenteeism in the moderate (odds ratio 2.54, 95% CI 1.01-6.39) and low (odds ratio 5.43, 95% CI 1.31-22.50) PS groups than in the high PS. This study showed that the cognitive factors of pain related to presenteeism may differ by gender.
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- Toshiki Kishimoto
- Department of Rehabilitation Technology, Ina Hospital, Japan
- Graduate Course of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Health and Social Services, Saitama Prefectural University, Japan
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Oka Y, Wachi M, Kida N. Physical Therapist-Led Initiatives for the Prevention and Improvement of Chronic Pain Among Workers: A Case Study of Hosting Workshops Based on Survey Results in a Corporate Setting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:1709. [PMID: 39767548 PMCID: PMC11728171 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21121709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2024] [Revised: 12/18/2024] [Accepted: 12/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/05/2025]
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Industrial physical therapy (IPT) interventions by physical therapists can enhance labor productivity. However, in Japan, there is a scarcity of case studies involving corporate visits, questionnaire-based data, and insights into corporate demands. Addressing this gap is vital for improving presenteeism related to chronic pain and increasing employees' health literacy, thereby advancing corporate health management. This case study evaluates the effectiveness of a workshop aimed at preventing and reducing chronic pain among employees in the Development Department of Company A, an information technology (IT) firm. The research employed pre- and post-survey questionnaires, workshop interventions, and meetings with corporate management to assess the current state of musculoskeletal chronic pain and productivity losses and to verify the intervention's effectiveness. Approximately 50 participants attended the workshop in person, while around 30 participated online, totaling 80 attendees. A total of 56 (51 men and 5 women) individuals responded to the pre-workshop questionnaire, and 28 responded to the post-workshop questionnaire. The age distribution of the 56 pre-survey respondents was as follows: 9 in their twenties, 13 in their thirties, 22 in their forties, and 12 aged 50 and older. Preliminary survey results showed that 55.4% of participants experienced chronic pain in at least one body part. The average presenteeism value was 82.8% (standard deviation = 16.8). It was also found that literacy regarding appropriate pain management strategies was low. An independent t-test comparing literacy scores based on the presence or absence of pain showed no significant differences (p = 0.34). Additionally, a one-way ANOVA conducted to examine differences across four age groups revealed no significant differences (F = 0.934, p = 0.431). Results from the post-workshop questionnaires indicated that more than 70% of the employees experienced an increase in understanding and satisfaction, with positive feedback on the improvement of knowledge about chronic pain mechanisms and posture. However, there were also requests for more interactive communication and a desire to learn more about specific care methods, suggesting the need to provide interventions tailored to appropriate stages of preventive medicine.
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- Yasumasa Oka
- Kanazawa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic, Shiga 520-3016, Japan
- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Bukkyo University, Kyoto 604-8418, Japan;
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- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto 606-8585, Japan;
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Suwa K, Nakamura T, Kishi A, Takeuchi H, Yoshiuchi K, Yamamoto Y. Daily Associations Between Presenteeism and Health-Related Factors Among Office Workers: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Approach. J Occup Environ Med 2024; 66:e382-e391. [PMID: 38845102 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study examined daily associations between presenteeism and health-related factors among office workers using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). METHODS Diurnal mood and physical symptoms were repeatedly recorded over 2 weeks with EMA. Daily work performance (WP) was also recorded. Recalled WP and baseline health conditions were assessed via questionnaires. Daily sleep was assessed using actigraphy. Reliability between recalled and daily WP was compared. Hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) was used to analyze the effects of sleep, mood, and physical symptoms on daily WP. RESULTS Weak yet significant agreement was found between recalled and daily WP, with EMA capturing occasional declines in performance overlooked by recalled assessments. HLM indicated that longer sleep, reduced depressive mood, and decreased shoulder stiffness were significantly associated with increased daily WP. CONCLUSIONS These factors are associated with daily fluctuations in presenteeism, suggesting potential targets of intervention.
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- Kaori Suwa
- From the Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan (K.S., H.T., Y.Y.); Institute for Datability Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan (T.N.); and Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan (A.K., K.Y.)
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Tsuji S, Kitahara T, Tsujimura H, Shirahoshi SI, Iwakura H, Tomitagawa S, Taoda K. Work-related musculoskeletal pain among physical therapists: a cross-sectional study in Kyoto and Shiga prefectures, Japan. J Occup Health 2024; 66:uiae029. [PMID: 38802329 PMCID: PMC11775890 DOI: 10.1093/joccuh/uiae029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the actual working conditions and prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among physical therapists in Japan, and the risk factors associated with low back pain (LBP) and upper limb pain (ULP). METHODS A cross-sectional study of physical therapists in the Kyoto and Shiga prefectures was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. The survey contents included questions regarding personal, work-related, and musculoskeletal pain factors. Logistic regression models were used to analyze factors associated with LBP and ULP. RESULTS Responses from 1479 participants were included in the analyses. The prevalence of LBP at the time of the survey and in the past year was 40.1% and 74.3% in females, and 37.8% and 69.9% in males, respectively. The prevalence of ULP was 34.8% and 64.2% in females, and 27.2% and 53.3% in males. The numbers of patients who performed manual therapy per day, worked using a fixed-height bed, performed manual therapy, had job dissatisfaction and stress, were over 40 years old, and slept less than 6 hours were associated with LBP and ULP. Assistance task was a risk factor only for LBP, and female sex a risk factor only for ULP. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of LBP and ULP among physical therapists in Japan was as high as that in nurses and care workers. Work-related factors associated with LBP and ULP were identified among physical therapists. Thus, to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, measures to reduce the physical burden from the perspective of occupational health are required.
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- Shuji Tsuji
- Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Social Medicine,
Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga
520-2192, Japan
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Social Medicine,
Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga
520-2192, Japan
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Social Medicine,
Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga
520-2192, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bukkyo
University, Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8418, Japan
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Social Medicine,
Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Shiga
520-2192, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nihon
Fukushi University, Chita-gun, Aichi 470-3295,
Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, BIWAKO Professional University of
Rehabilitation, Higashiomi, Shiga 527-0145,
Japan
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Sakai K, Nagata T, Nagata M, Kajiki S, Fujino Y, Mori K. Relationship between impaired work function and coping behaviors in workers with low back pain. J Occup Health 2021; 63:e12272. [PMID: 34460148 PMCID: PMC8404486 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between work functional impairment levels and three coping behaviors of workers with low back pain, which were about seeking medical attention, taking over-the-counter drugs, and taking self-care. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study on 14 Japanese companies in 2016. Work function impairment was measured using the Work Functioning Impairment Scale. Logistic regression analyses were conducted for the three coping behaviors and odds ratios (ORs) calculated for work functional impairment levels. RESULTS We analyzed 2232 subjects; 226 were women and 790 worked on production lines. 688 workers had sought medical attention, 436 had taken over-the-counter medication, and 1225 had engaged in self-care. Those seeking medical attention were associated with severe work function impairment compared with no work function impairment (adjusted OR = 2.84, 95% confidence interval: 1.82-4.45, p < .001). We observed a trend for the association between over-the-counter drug use with high levels of work function impairment (adjusted OR: 1.19 for low, 1.35 for moderate, 1.65 for severe). There was no apparent relationship between self-care and the degree of work functional impairment. CONCLUSION In workers with low back pain, severe work functional impairment may promote medical attention and over-the-counter medication use, but it would not encourage self-care, such as stretching or exercise. Therefore, workplaces need to provide special support to help them take care of themselves. Therefore, it is desirable to provide good support for self-care in the workplace.
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- Kosuke Sakai
- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Environmental EpidemiologyInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Occupational Health Practice and ManagementInstitute of Industrial Ecological SciencesUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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The Relationship Between Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Employees with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Productivity: A Longitudinal Study. J UOEH 2020; 42:13-26. [PMID: 32213739 DOI: 10.7888/juoeh.42.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study aimed to identify risk factors for chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) and sought to examine the effect of fear-avoidance beliefs (FABs) on work productivity in workers with CMSP. We performed a longitudinal study using self-administered questionnaires given to employees in three different industries between April 2016 and March 2017. The questionnaire concerned background characteristics, work-related factors and musculoskeletal pain, the Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun), and the Japanese version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-J). We performed logistic regression analysis to evaluate factors affecting CMSP and a multi-way analysis of variance to analyze the relationship between FABs and CMSP and the effect of FABs on the ability to function at work. Age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.00-1.03), mean working hours (OR = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.04-1.33), and changes in working hours (OR = 1.18, 95% CI: 1.02-1.37) were significantly associated with CMSP. Regarding FABs, we found that the stronger the FAB, the greater the WFun score, and that an increase in FABs resulted in a significant increase in WFun scores. This study demonstrated that long or increased working hours may be risk factors for CMSP, and that stronger FABs in those with CMSP are associated with decreased ability to function at work. In addition, measures to reduce FABs in workers with CMSP may be effective.
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