Low back disorders account for more than a third of all work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and occupational health can play an...
Continuing professional development
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Fit notes “not implemented as intended”
The “fit note” was introduced in 2010 and was designed to radically change the... -
People with learning disabilities often struggle to first secure and then maintain paid employment. That puts occupational health in a...
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For occupational health nurses to complete their training, a practice teacher must supervise them in practice. But resource and time...
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Cardiovascular disease and night work
Night work is associated with an increase in carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) amongst men, providing... -
The Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing (FOHN) and Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (AOHNP) have called off their planned...
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Supervisor support vital for workers living with chronic headaches
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Anne Harriss and Su Chantry assess the role of an insurance-funded vocational case manager in developing a post-discharge rehabilitation care...
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When a teenage apprentice posted suicidal thoughts on social media, his employer was alerted to the need for better communication...
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This article looks at the role of occupational health in supporting a cleaner with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD. Sarah...
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Will a united body put the future in the hands of occupational health nurses?
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe decision in October by the Association of Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (AOHNP) to merge with the Faculty of Occupational...
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This case study concerns an individual suffering wrist pain at work. Michael Bowles and Anne Harriss demonstrate the use of...
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An occupational health referral of a large goods vehicle driver suffering bullying and stress at work required the OH practitioner...
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The Department for Education (DfE) must get a grip on teacher retention to avoid a crisis in English classrooms, according...
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The number of older people in the workforce is increasing and with it the risks related to older workers and...