Search for dissertations about: "psychosocial work factors"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 181 swedish dissertations containing the words psychosocial work factors.

  2. 21. Musculoskeletal disorders in demanding computer work - with air traffic control as a model

    Author : Inger Arvidsson; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prospective study; psychosocial work environment; neck-postures; technical measurements; physical exposure; computer mouse; VDU-work; diagnoses; Neck and upper limb disorders; physical examination;

    Abstract : In computer work, musculoskeletal disorders are frequently reported, but the knowledge about causal relationships is limited. In air traffic control, female and male operators perform exactly the same computer work. READ MORE

  4. 22. Musculoskeletal Disorders among Farmers and Referents, with Special Reference to Occurence, Health Care Utilization and Etiological Factors : A Population-based Study

    Author : Sara Holmberg; Kurt Svärdsudd; Anders Thelin; Anders Håkansson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicine; farmers; agriculture; rural; musculoskeletal disorders; sick leave; low back pain; hip problems; physical workload; psychosocial factors; lifestyle; comorbidity; work-related fever attacks; epidemiology; etiology; Medicin; Dermatology and venerology; clinical genetics; internal medicine; Dermatologi och venerologi; klinisk genetik; invärtesmedicin;

    Abstract : Objectives. To study the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among farmers as compared to rural referents and to evaluate the effects of physical work exposures, psychosocial factors, lifestyle and comorbidity.Material and methods. A cross-sectional population-based survey of 1013 farmers and 769 matched referents was performed. READ MORE

  5. 23. Women's subjective and objective health over time : the role of psychosocial conditions and physiological stress responses

    Author : Christin Mellner; Ulf Lundberg; Thöres Theorell; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; health; medically unexplained symptoms; females; longitudinal; psychosocial; stress; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Today, health problems are likely to have a complex and multifactorial etiology, whereby psychosocial factors interact with behaviour and bodily responses. Women generally report more health problems than men. READ MORE

  6. 24. Leadership, psychosocial work environment, and satisfaction with elder care among care recipients : Analysing their associations and the structural differences between nursing homes and home care

    Author : Dan Lundgren; Ingemar Kåreholt; Marie Ernsth-Bravell; Ulrika Börjesson; Svein Olav Daatland; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Leadership; psychosocial work environment; elder care; nursing homes; home help services;

    Abstract : BackgroundMunicipal elder care has become increasingly multifaceted, and the quest for quality is a continuing discussion in Swedish elder care. In recent decades, municipalities have prioritized older adults with severe needs. There is also a trend of more elderly individuals receiving care in their own homes. READ MORE

  7. 25. Explaining occupational disorders and work ability among home care workers

    Author : Lotta Dellve; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Occupational diseases; work injury; musculoskeletal; sick leave; retirement; work ability; home care; home care service; home health aides; nursing personnel;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate what factors and conditions contribute to explain the incidences of reported occupational disorders (occupational injuries and work-related diseases and symptoms) and work ability (long-term work ability, long-term sick leave and disability pension) among home care workers (HCWs).Factors at three levels were investigated in this thesis: the macro-organisational level, the workplace level and the individual level. READ MORE