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Occupational differences in disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion: do work-related factors matter?

To identify occupations with a high risk of disability retirement due to a shoulder lesion and to examine the effect of physical and psychosocial work-related factors on occupational differences in disability ...

Maria Sirén, Eira Viikari-Juntura… in International Archives of Occupational and… (2020)

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Arthritis diagnosis and symptoms are positively associated with specific physical job exposures in lower- and middle-income countries: cross-sectional results from the World Health Organization’s Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)

In higher income countries, work-related squatting and heavy lifting have been associated with increased arthritis risk. Here, we address the paucity of data regarding associations between arthritis and work-r...

Sharon L. Brennan-Olsen, Svetlana Solovieva, Eira Viikari-Juntura… in BMC Public Health (2018)

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Change in body mass index during transition to statutory retirement: an occupational cohort study

Retirement is a major life transition affecting health behaviors. The aim of this study was to examine within-individual changes in body mass index (BMI) during transition from full-time work to statutory reti...

Sari Stenholm, Svetlana Solovieva… in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrit… (2017)

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Erratum to: Workplace Outcomes in Work-Disability Prevention Research: A Review with Recommendations for Future Research

Amanda E. Young, Eira Viikari-Juntura… in Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2017)

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Workplace Outcomes in Work-Disability Prevention Research: A Review with Recommendations for Future Research

Introduction Outcome assessment is a central issue in work disability prevention research. The goal of this paper was to (1) ascertain the most salient workplace outcomes; (2) evaluate th...

Amanda E. Young, Eira Viikari-Juntura… in Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2016)

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Associations of cardiovascular risk factors, carotid intima-media thickness and manifest atherosclerotic vascular disease with carpal tunnel syndrome

The role of atherosclerosis in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has not previously been addressed in population studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of cardiovascular risk factors, ca...

Rahman Shiri, Markku Heliövaara, Leena Moilanen… in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2011)

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Lifestyle and metabolic factors in relation to shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinitis: A population-based study

Shoulder pain is a common health problem. The purpose of this study was to assess the associations of lifestyle factors, metabolic factors and carotid intima-media thickness with shoulder pain and chronic (> 3...

Martti Rechardt, Rahman Shiri, Jaro Karppinen, Antti Jula… in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2010)

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Associations between partial sickness benefit and disability pensions: initial findings of a Finnish nationwide register study

Timely return to work after longterm sickness absence and the increased use of flexible work arrangements together with partial health-related benefits are tools intended to increase participation in work life...

Johanna Kausto, Lauri Virta, Ritva Luukkonen, Eira Viikari-Juntura in BMC Public Health (2010)

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Effectiveness of early part-time sick leave in musculoskeletal disorders

The importance of staying active instead of bed rest has been acknowledged in the management of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This emphasizes the potential benefits of adjusting work to fit the employee's ...

Kari-Pekka Martimo, Leena Kaila-Kangas, Johanna Kausto… in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2008)