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UpdatedCochrane EvidencePublished 7 Jul 2017
Interventions to prevent hearing loss caused by noise at work
What is the aim of this review? The aim of this Cochrane Review was to find out if hearing loss caused by noise at work can be prevented. Cochrane researchers collected and analysed all relevant studies to answer this question. They found 29 studies that studied the effect of preventive measures. Key messages Stricter legislation might reduce noise ... -
UpdatedCochrane EvidencePublished 28 Jun 2017
Multidisciplinary treatment at the early stages of low back pain
Review Question We reviewed the evidence about the effect of multidisciplinary treatments on pain, disability, and work status among people who had been experiencing low back pain for six to 12 weeks. We defined multidisciplinary treatments as treatments that target physical as well as psychological or social aspects of low back pain and involve a ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 20 Jun 2017
Cognitive rehabilitation for people with brain injury due to trauma to help them return to work
Background Traumatic brain injuries (head injuries) are becoming increasingly common, and their impact on people's lives can be devastating. Depending on which part of the brain is injured and to what extent, impairments could be in physical functions such as walking, and use of hands and legs, or in mental functions (also known as 'cognitive functions'). ... -
TitlePublished 11 Jun 2017
Self-certification versus physician certification for preventing sick leave and saving costs
Work Group Johanna Kausto Title Thursday, January 16, 2014 ... -
TitlePublished 11 Jun 2017
Closed-system drug-transfer devices versus safe handling of cytotoxic drugs for reducing healthcare staff exposure to infusional cytotoxic drugs
Work Group Kurinchi Selvan Gurusamy Title Tuesday, April 4, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 4 Jun 2017
Dust control measures for decreasing dust exposure and preventing lung disease in coal miners
Work Group Gunther Erhard Paul Title Tuesday, May 30, 2017 ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 18 May 2017
Organisational interventions for preventing and minimising aggression directed toward healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates
Protocol: To assess the effectiveness of organisational interventions that aim to prevent and minimise workplace aggression directed toward healthcare workers by patients and patient advocates. -
TitlePublished 23 Apr 2017
Work-break schedules for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in workers
Work Group Tessy Luger Title Wednesday, May 18, 2016 ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 30 Mar 2017
Effect of return-to-work coordination programmes for workers on sick leave
What is the aim of this review? The aim of this review was to compare the effect of return-to-work coordination programmes to usual practice in workers on sick leave or disability. Key messages We found that return-to-work coordination programmes had no effects compared to usual practice on return-to-work outcomes. These outcomes were time to return ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 30 Jan 2017
Are there ways in which workplace bullying can be prevented?
Background Bullying in the workplace can reduce the mental health of working people. It can also harm the organisations where these people work. There has been much research about bullying in the workplace. However, most studies have looked at how to manage bullying once it has happened, rather than trying to stop it happening in the first place. ...