Background In 1993, an extensive review on the role of psychosocial factors in the
development of musculoskeletal problems was published by Bongers et al (1993). Since …

Objectives: To review systematically all epidemiological studies of the past 15 years
concerning the factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or complaints of …

There is already a wealth of literature covering cumulative trauma disorders and medical
management, as well as the biomechanics of manual material handling and lower back …

Obesity has increased dramatically worldwide over the last two decades, becoming a social
concern. In pregnancy, obesity is associated with increased risk of maternal death and of …

The objectiveofthis study was to analyze associations of three indicators of perceived work
stress (physical job demand, low control at work, andan imbalance between effort and …

Promoting the user-centric design of safe, effective, and usable medical devices, this book
offers information on general and specific design guidelines. A comprehensive guide, it …

The accuracy of shoulder ultrasonography (US) is largely dependent on the US examination
technique. It is essential that the individual performing the US examination has an …

Background: Monitoring worker health and evaluating occupational healthcare interventions
requires sensitive instruments that are reliable over time. The Need for Recovery scale …

Robotic intra-operative ultrasound has the potential to improve the conventional practice of
diagnosis and procedure guidance that are currently performed manually. Working towards …

Hospitals have many unique hazards that can potentially affect the health of employees.
These hazards include biological and chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, hazardous …