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Latest Publications and Research on Ergonomics

Work   2020 Jan 28   

Low Back Pain (LBP), work and absenteeism.

Serranheira F, Sousa-Uva M, Heranz F, Kovacs F, Sousa-Uva A

Occupational physical demands are commonly assumed the cause of work-related Low Back Pain (LBP) and absenteeism. ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Accid Anal Prev      

"It is frustrating to not have control even though I know it's not legal!": A mixed-methods investigation on applications to prevent mobile phone use while driving.

Oviedo-Trespalacios O, Truelove V, King M

Mobile phone distracted driving is a major risk factor for crashes. However, this behaviour has been increasing in recent years. Effective enforcement ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Am J Mens Health      

Positive Health Behaviors and Their Determinants Among Men Active on the Labor Market in Poland.

Hildt-Ciupinska K, Pawlowska-Cyprysiak K

This paper reports on results from research conducted on health behaviors undertaken of men. Health behavior is one of the determinants of our health. ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Oxid Med Cell Longev      

Salivary Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress in Psoriatic Patients: Can Salivary Total Oxidant Status and Oxidative Status Index Be a Plaque Psoriasis Biomarker?

Skutnik-Radziszewska A, Maciejczyk M, Fejfer K, Krahel J, Flisiak I, Kolodziej U, Zalewska A

The aim of our research was to evaluate redox balance parameters and biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) in nonstimulated and stimulated saliva as wel ... Read More

Source: PubMed
Ergonomics   2020 Jan 29   

Standard freeway merge designs support safer driver behaviour compared to taper designs: A driving simulator study.

Awan HH, Pirdavani A, Adnan M, Yasar AU, Wets G, Brijs T

Road geometric design standards provide various possibilities for merging freeways with a decreasing number of lanes. In this study, an alternative de ... Read More

Source: PubMed

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