Occupational disorder

This study tests a mobile app called RN-SLEEP that teaches night-shift nurses cognitive-behavioral strategies to improve sleep and reduce fatigue. 76 nurses will use either the RN-SLEEP app or a control app for several weeks. Researchers will measure sleep duration, quality, and …

This study tests a program where elementary school teachers work together to identify and solve workplace health and safety issues. About 4,000 school staff from six schools will participate. The goal is to see if this approach lowers stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout whil…

This study aims to create a hands-on training program to teach operating room teams—surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses—how to work more comfortably and avoid injuries. Poor ergonomics causes pain in over half of OR staff, leading to burnout and early retirement. The project …

This study examines whether extreme temperatures, humidity, and wind speed are linked to the occurrence and severity of occupational injuries in Israel. Researchers will analyze data from over 350,000 workplace injuries that occurred between 2020 and 2024, matching each injury to…

This study investigates whether T2 biomarkers, measured in sputum, can predict which people with occupational asthma will go into remission after stopping exposure to workplace triggers. Only about 30% of patients currently recover, and there is no way to predict who will. Resear…

This study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…

This study looks at whether coaching existing workplace health and safety committees can improve employee health, safety, and well-being. About 3,300 healthcare workers in New England will take part. Researchers will compare coached teams to uncoached ones to see if team engageme…