International archives of occupational and environmental health
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Feb 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialAerobic exercise reduces biomarkers related to cardiovascular risk among cleaners: effects of a worksite intervention RCT.
Blue-collar workers have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Accordingly, elevated levels of biomarkers related to risk of cardiovascular disease, such as high-sensitive C-reactive protein, have been observed among blue-collar workers. The objective was to examine whether an aerobic exercise worksite intervention changes the level of inflammation biomarkers among cleaners. ⋯ This study indicates that an aerobic exercise intervention among cleaners leads to reduced levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and an unaltered level of fibrinogen. The aerobic exercise seems to improve inflammatory levels and lipoprotein profile among cleaners, with no signs of cardiovascular overload.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffectiveness of skin protection creams in the prevention of occupational dermatitis: results of a randomized, controlled trial.
The aim of the trial was to investigate whether the publicized effects of skin protection creams can be replicated in a real occupational setting during activities that expose the skin. ⋯ Taking all these secondary-outcome measurements together, the main result of this study was that skin protection creams alone have a small effect on the skin barrier in workers in the building and timber industries compared with skin care alone or in combination with skin protection.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Nov 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialCo-occurrence of musculoskeletal pain among female kitchen workers.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialCost-effectiveness of multidisciplinary treatment in sick-listed patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized, controlled trial with one-year follow-up.
To determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a return-to-work outpatient multidisciplinary treatment programme for sick-listed workers with non-specific upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints. ⋯ Multidisciplinary treatment affects individuals positively, but shows no significant difference in (cost-) effectiveness on the societal level as compared to usual care.