- Epilepsy patients as drivers in Poland
Drivers suffering from epilepsy are generally considered a risk to road safety. However, the inability to use one's own means of transport very often implies specific professional effects and reduces the quality of life. The aim of the study was to analyze the condition of driving vehicles in patients with epilepsy in Poland.
- Concern for the health of Polish men, taking into account social and economic factors, as well as the type of work performed
Epidemiological studies show that an inappropriate, healthy lifestyle is the main factor of the morbidity for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and premature death, especially among men.
- Prevalence, characteristics and impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - cross-sectional study
Physiotherapists are known to be susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), but the prevalence of WMSD in Saudi Arabia has not been documented. This study was designed to establish the prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of WMSD among physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia.
- Assessment on a three-level scale of the acoustic properties of an open space office space with a large cubature - case report
In open space office spaces, one of the main reasons for the nuisance of work is the noise of employees' conversations. In order to limit it, the permissible values characterizing the acoustic properties in these rooms were defined on a two-level scale.
- Assessment of exposure to noise and temporary hearing changes related to working as a fitness instructor
Music is an integral part of life for many people. In recent years, loud music, whether played live or played, has been a significant source of noise. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between exposure to high sound levels and temporary threshold shift (TTS) in people working as fitness instructors.
- Sanatorium voice rehabilitation for teachers
Voice organ disorders rank third among recognized occupational diseases in Poland. There is still a need to implement effective and economical methods of primary and secondary prevention of voice disorders in teachers. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of comprehensive voice rehabilitation for teachers conducted in a spa hospital.
- Knowledge of the Polish physiotherapeutic community regarding legal regulations in the light of the Act on the profession of physiotherapist
Work on the Act on the profession of a physiotherapist started in the 1990s. The profession was, however, only legally regulated on October 27, 2015. Physiotherapists then gained professional independence and became a profession of public trust . The aim of this study is to assess the factors influencing the knowledge of legal regulations concerning the profession in the environment of physiotherapists.
- Latent infection with tuberculosis in Polish prison service officers
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by acid-resistant mycobacteria from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex group. The disease spreads when people with pulmonary tuberculosis excrete bacteria by coughing, sneezing, laughing or talking. Prisons, which are often referred to as tuberculosis reservoirs, pose a great risk to their employees. Longer working hours in prison and penitentiary facilities favors latent contamination among prison staff. So far, few studies have been published on the issue of latent infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis among employees of prisons.
- What is job crafting? Review of theoretical concepts concerning work shaping
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in positive phenomena in the psychology of work. One of them is employee-initiated behavior aimed at transforming working conditions in order to increase job satisfaction and match it to needs and abilities. These behaviors are called job crafting . With the development of research on this issue, its different theoretical concepts and definitions were created and then evolved. The aim of this study was to systematize them and conduct a critical analysis. Analyzed 5 different theoretical models shaping work: Wrześniewski an Dutton, Tims and Bakker, Zhang and Parker, Bindl and al . and Kooij and al . The publication presents the differences between these approaches as well as the strengths and critical points of each of them.
- The impact of physical activity on cognitive performance
Along with the progressing aging of the society, an increase in the percentage of people whose cognitive functioning is reduced. Counteracting this process is a challenge today and requires the development of lifestyle recommendations that will allow to stop or delay the process of cognitive decline. Regular physical activity has a positive effect on health and cognitive performance, especially on one of the types of cognitive functions - executive functions. Data show that exercise - both aerobic and strength exercises, and their combination - can benefit cognitive performance. Several biological mechanisms underlie the effectiveness of physical exercise: changes at the cellular level, protein release, increased blood flow through the brain, increased levels of neurotransmitters, and the process of neurogenesis . The aim of this article is to analyze the latest research taking into account the relationship between physical activity and cognitive performance, conducted in 2015–2020. The review of the research considered the effect of physical activity, without combining physical and cognitive training, on cognitive performance in a group of healthy adults and the elderly. Studies that defined physical activity as playing sports or increasing daily activity to reduce the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle were analyzed. The results of the review of the available data indicate that the researchers found a positive effect of increasing physical activity on cognitive performance, mainly executive functions (including working memory), but also attention and memory processes. Only a few works do not contain significant differences in this respect. However, the analysis of the research shows the lack of uniform methods of assessing the intensity of physical activity, as well as the measurement of cognitive performance. There is a need for further research in this area in order to check the long-term effects. Further research should be used to develop the most effective intervention techniques and preventive recommendations for maintaining cognitive performance at a good level. These studies should be extended to the control of variables that affect the acquisition of cognitive skills and cognitive efficiency that appear over the course of the interventions.
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