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New study urges enhanced recruitment strategies to help address US primary care physician shortages

Written by | 23 Oct 2024

Finding sound strategies to meet the growing demand for primary care, especially in underserved areas, is an ongoing public health challenge among policymakers. A new study led by… read more.

Reducing smartphone use increases work satisfaction

Written by | 21 Sep 2024

The findings of the study are of particular interest to employers, who sometimes invest a lot of money to improve the work satisfaction and motivation of their employees…. read more.

Blood pressure levels impacted by chronic occupational noise exposure

Written by | 17 Aug 2024

Noise exposure is a known occupational hazard in some jobs, particularly for hearing loss, physical and psychological stress, and reduced concentration. A new study presented at the ACC… read more.

Does the type of workstation you use make a difference in your health and productivity?

Written by | 26 Jul 2024

It might be an exaggeration to claim that “sitting is the new smoking,” but significant research indicates that people who are sedentary face more health challenges than their active counterparts. Office workers… read more.

‘Healthy’ workplaces a vital factor in clawing back billions of dollars lost to workplace injuries and illness

Written by | 10 Jul 2024

A new study published this week shows how the global economy could claw back billions of dollars lost each year due to workplace injuries and illness. In Australia,… read more.

New study sheds light on the effects of humor in medical practices

Written by | 13 Jun 2024

A humorous remark at just the right time can go a long way. Benevolent humour helps medical assistants (MAs) cope positively with their stressful working day, according to… read more.

Study finds home health aides struggle with mental health

Written by | 9 Jun 2024

Home health aides (HHAs) are vulnerable to stress, isolation and depressive symptoms, which impact their own health as well as their patients’ desire to age in place, according… read more.

First ever survey of A&E triage nurses highlights problems with a lack of training, low staffing, high stress and overflowing departments

Written by | 31 May 2024

Nurses who assess patients at emergency departments would like more training and say their decisions can be negatively impacted by the high pressures of their work. Researchers at… read more.

Excessive patient loads were the greatest cause of moral distress among health personnel during the pandemic

Written by | 27 May 2024

Moral distress is the psychological harm that arises when people are forced to witness or perform actions that clash with their moral values. It is a problem that… read more.

Study shows how night shift work can raise risk of diabetes, obesity

Written by | 12 May 2024

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development… read more.

Study: Childcare is unaffordable for U.S. medical residents

Written by | 5 May 2024

Resident physicians at more than 98% of U.S. training programs aren’t paid enough to afford childcare, according to a new national study. The research will be presented at… read more.

Looking after the NHS workforce must be a top priority, say experts

Written by | 25 Apr 2024

Looking after the NHS workforce is not only an ethical imperative but also a sound investment and must be a top priority, say experts in the third report… read more.

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