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Andarini, Yulia Dwi, and Tofan Agung Eka Prasetya. "The Correlation of Occupational Stress With Subjective Fatigue Women Workers In Weaving Loom Unit PT. X." Journal Of Vocational Health Studies 1, no. 1 (July 3, 2017): 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jvhs.v1.i1.2017.18-22.

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Background : An occupation with a high risk of work fatigue is an occupation in textile industry. The involvement of women in the textile industry sector in Indonesia is dominant. Women labors who run work on domestic and public sector will be less inclined a work fatigue. Subjective fatigue is the problem faced by women workers at production division weaving loom unit of PT. X. Purpose : This study aimed to determine occupational stress correlation with subjective fatigue in weaving loom unit PT. X. Methods : Type of this observational analytic study was using a cross sectional design. The number of research subject were 95 people. An occupational stress is independent variable. The dependent variable is a subjective fatigue. Occupational stress measurement was using job stress indicator questionnaire. Subjective fatigue measurement was using Subjective Self Rating Test questionnaires. Chi square test used as significance test. All test used 95% confidence interval and significance level of p=0,05. Result : Chi square test result showed that occupational stress has significant association with subjective fatigue. Conclusion : An occupational stress has a positive correlation with subjective fatigue women workers in weaving loom unit PT. X.

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Bansal, Aditi, Saini Surbhi, Ankita Srivastava, Lata Rajoria, and Gangal Shweta. "Occupational fatigue score and risk of preterm birth." International Journal of Biomedical Research 9, no. 4 (May 1, 2018): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v9i4.4754.

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The aim of this study was to determine the elements of fatigue in occupations which constitute possible risk factors for the course of a pregnancy, and, in particular, that could cause premature birth. A total of 400 women with singleton pregnancies at ≥ 28 weeks’ gestation were enrolled in the study conducted at the Labor room, Zenana Hospital , Jaipur. Patients reported the number of hours worked per week and answered specific questions designed to determine the following 5 sources of occupational fatigue: posture, work with industrial machines, physical exertion, mental stress, and environmental stress. Fatigue was quantified (0-5 index) according to the number of these sources positively reported. Simple and Mantel-Haenszel χ2 tests were used to test the univariate association and hypothesis of a linear trend between sources of occupational fatigue and spontaneous preterm delivery. Covariables were considered by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Women who did not work outside the home were considered separately from those who worked but did not report any sources of occupational fatigue.Result: women with sternous activity had higher occurrence of preterm birth. 18 % preterm mothers had high occupational fatigue index as compared to 75% term mothers, with p value <0.1,which was significant.

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Zhu, Yibo, Rasik R. Jankay, Laura C. Pieratt, and Ranjana K. Mehta. "Wearable Sensors and Their Metrics for Measuring Comprehensive Occupational Fatigue: A Scoping Review." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 61, no. 1 (September 2017): 1041–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601744.

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Extensive research has been conducted to study the effects of physical and sleep related fatigue on occupational health and safety. However, fatigue is a complex multidimensional construct, that is task- and occupation-dependent, and our knowledge on how to measure this complex construct is limited. A scoping review was conducted to: 1) review sensors and their metrics currently employed in occupational fatigue studies, 2) identify overlap between sensors and associated metrics that can be leveraged to assess comprehensive fatigue, 3) investigating the effectiveness of the sensors/metrics, and 4) recommended potential sensor/metric combinations to evaluate comprehensive fatigue. 512 unique abstracts were identified through Ovid-MEDLINE, MEDLINE, Embase and Cinal databases and application of the inclusion/exclusion criteria resulted in 27 articles that were included for the review. Heart rate sensors and actigraphs were identified to be the most suitable devices to study comprehensive fatigue. Heart rate trend within the heart rate sensor, and sleep length and sleep efficiency within actigraphs were found to be the most popular and reliable metrics for measuring occupational fatigue.

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Sorokin, G. A. "Chronophysiological study of occupational fatigue." Human Physiology 34, no. 6 (November 2008): 715–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s036211970806008x.

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Steege, Linsey M., and Barbara Pinekenstein. "Addressing Occupational Fatigue in Nurses." JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration 46, no. 4 (April 2016): 193–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000000325.

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Steege, Linsey M., Barbara J. Pinekenstein, Jessica G. Rainbow, and Élise Arsenault Knudsen. "Addressing Occupational Fatigue in Nurses." JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration 47, no. 9 (September 2017): 426–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000000509.

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Steege, Linsey M., Barbara J. Pinekenstein, Jessica G. Rainbow, and Élise Arsenault Knudsen. "Addressing Occupational Fatigue in Nurses." JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration 47, no. 10 (October 2017): 484–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000000519.

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Ebrahimi, M. "W378 OCCUPATIONAL FATIGUE AND PRETERM DELIVERY." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 119 (October 2012): S827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0020-7292(12)62100-6.

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Mounstephen, A., and M. Sharpe. "Chronic fatigue syndrome and occupational health." Occupational Medicine 47, no. 4 (1997): 217–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/47.4.217.

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Techera, Ulises, Matthew Hallowell, Nathan Stambaugh, and Ray Littlejohn. "Causes and Consequences of Occupational Fatigue." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 58, no. 10 (October 2016): 961–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000000837.

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Roche, Renuka, and Renee R. Taylor. "Coping and Occupational Participation in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome." OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health 25, no. 2 (March 2005): 75–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/153944920502500205.

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Existing studies have shown that individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome demonstrate functional impairment in several domains related to occupational participation. Researchers have not yet explored whether coping styles may be associated with occupational participation in individuals with this condition. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of coping styles on occupational participation among adults with chronic fatigue syndrome. The authors hypothesized that occupational participation would be associated with coping strategies oriented toward information seeking and maintaining activity, and that this relationship would endure despite individual differences in illness severity. The study used a cross-sectional design to describe the associations between coping and occupational participation for 47 individuals diagnosed as having chronic fatigue syndrome. Findings from linear regression analysis revealed that the coping style of maintaining activity was positively associated with occupational participation, whereas illness accommodation was negatively associated. Implications of the findings for continued research and clinical practice in occupational therapy are discussed.

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Welham, Lynne. "Occupational Therapy for Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 58, no. 12 (December 1995): 507–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802269505801204.

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Fatigue is a common but poorly understood symptom which affects a majority of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). A questionnaire was used to study current occupational therapy intervention for fatigue in MS patients. The results showed that occupational therapists appear to focus on assisting their patients in managing their fatigue within the context of their daily lives. The majority of interventions could be described under the heading ‘energy conservation’.

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Ekstedt, Mirjam, Marie Söderström, Torbjörn Åkerstedt, Jens Nilsson, Hans-Peter Søndergaard, and Perski Aleksander. "Disturbed sleep and fatigue in occupational burnout." Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health 32, no. 2 (April 2006): 121–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.987.

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Cox, Diane L. "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – an occupational therapy programme." Occupational Therapy International 6, no. 1 (March 1999): 52–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.88.

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Hartzler, Beth M. "Occupational concerns regarding fatigue and other stressors." Occupational and Environmental Medicine 72, no. 12 (July 14, 2015): 828–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2015-102986.

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Collins, Sean. "Commentary Occupational Factors, Fatigue, and Cardiovascular Disease." Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 20, no. 2 (June 2009): 28–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01823246-200920020-00005.

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Johansson, S., C. Ytterberg, K. Gottberg, L. Widén Holmqvist, and L. von Koch. "Use of health services in people with multiple sclerosis with and without fatigue." Multiple Sclerosis Journal 15, no. 1 (January 2009): 88–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1352458508095730.

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Objective To explore and compare the use of health services in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with and without fatigue. Methods Over a period of 30 months, the use of health services in 48 MS outpatients with persistent fatigue and 36 without fatigue was studied. Data were collected from a computerized register and by interviews, and analyzed with regard to disease severity categorized as mild or moderate/severe MS. Results Fatigued people with mild MS used more hospital outpatient care and primary care including rehabilitation, and a higher proportion had transportation service, compared with non-fatigued people with mild MS. In moderate/severe MS, the differences were that non-fatigued people used more occupational therapy in primary care and a higher proportion had salaried service. Regardless of MS severity, informal care was more common among fatigued people. Conclusions Overall, fatigued people with mild MS have more contacts with outpatient health care compared with non-fatigued people. There are few such differences in people with moderate/severe MS. The reasons for the differences in use between fatigued and non-fatigued people are not understood and need further exploration. Fatigued people more often receive informal care, thus support to caregivers are of particular importance if fatigue is present.

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Connolly, Deirdre, Clodagh Fitzpatrick, and Finbar O’Shea. "Disease Activity, Occupational Participation, and Quality of Life for Individuals with and without Severe Fatigue in Ankylosing Spondylitis." Occupational Therapy International 2019 (July 1, 2019): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3027280.

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Background. Fatigue is one of the most frequently reported symptoms by individuals with ankylosing spondylitis. However, it is often overlooked clinically and in research. Literature researching the impact of severe fatigue on occupational participation in ankylosing spondylitis is limited. Therefore, the aim of this research was to explore the impact of severe fatigue on occupational participation, disease activity, and quality of life in people with AS. Methods. A sequential exploratory mixed method study design was used in this study. Self-reported questionnaires gathered quantitative data which were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data were generated through semistructured interviews and analysed using a content analysis approach. Results. Fifty individuals with AS completed all study questionnaires. Participants had a mean age of 46.5 years; 72% were men with a mean disease duration of 14.5 years. High fatigue was reported by 38% of participants using the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF). Fatigue was significantly associated with lower occupational participation (p=0.018), higher disease activity (p<0.001), higher pain (p<0.001), reduced physical capacity (p=0.018), lower quality of life (p<0.001), and lower global well-being (p<0.001). There were significant differences between those with low and high fatigue levels for occupational participation (p=0.007), disease activity (p<0.001), physical capacity (p=0.015), pain (p<0.001), and quality of life (p<0.001). Participants discussed the impact of fatigue on productivity and leisure. They also discussed a range of strategies for managing their fatigue but reported a lack of education from health professionals on managing this symptom. Conclusion. Severe fatigue is a prevalent symptom for individuals with ankylosing spondylitis and results in reduced occupational participation in productivity and leisure. Early fatigue management interventions may reduce the occupational participation impact of this symptom for individuals with ankylosing spondylitis.

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Qu, Xingda, Yongxun Xie, Xinyao Hu, and Hongbo Zhang. "Effects of Fatigue on Balance Recovery From Unexpected Trips." Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 62, no. 6 (August 6, 2019): 919–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720819858794.

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Objective The objective was to examine how physical fatigue and mental fatigue affected balance recovery from unexpected trips. Background Trips are the leading cause for occupational falls that are a multifactorial problem. Recognizing risk factors is the first step in accident control. Fatigue is one of the most common task-related risk factors for occupational falls. Fatigue typically can be divided into physical fatigue and mental fatigue, both of which are common in occupational settings. Method One hundred eight young volunteers participated in the experiment. They were evenly divided into three groups: no fatigue group, physical fatigue group, and mental fatigue group. Each participant performed four walking trials on a linear walkway at their self-selected normal speed. The first three trials were normal walking trials. A trip was induced to participants in the fourth walking trial using a metal pole. Balance recovery from unexpected trips was characterized by trunk flexion and first recovery step measures. Results Recovery step length was smaller and maximum trunk flexion became larger in the mental fatigue group compared with those in the no fatigue group. Physical fatigue did not significantly affect trunk flexion and first recovery step measures. Conclusion Mental fatigue increased the likelihood of loss of balance. Thus, mental fatigue could be a risk factor for trips and falls. To prevent trip-related falls, interventions should be adopted to prevent prolonged exposures to cognitively demanding activities in occupational settings.

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Ustinaviciene, Ruta, and Vidmantas Januskevicius. "ASSOCIATION BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL ASTHENOPIA AND THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF VISUAL FATIGUE FOR VDT WORKERS." Ukrainian Journal of Occupational Health 2007, no. 4 (December 28, 2007): 71–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.33573/ujoh2007.04.071.

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Salomè, Angela, Tullia Sasso D’Elia, Giorgia Franchini, Valter Santilli, and Teresa Paolucci. "Occupational Therapy in Fatigue Management in Multiple Sclerosis: An Umbrella Review." Multiple Sclerosis International 2019 (March 21, 2019): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2027947.

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Background. Fatigue is one of the most invalidant symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that negatively affects occupational and work performance and social participation. Occupational therapy (OT) assessment and treatment of impairments related to fatigue can have a significant and positive impact on the quality of life. Methods. An umbrella review has been carried out to provide rehabilitative decision makers in healthcare with insight into the role of OT in fatigue management in Multiple Sclerosis. The question is, what type of treatment provided by occupational therapist is more effective in reducing fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis? A search of literature published until June 2018 was undertaken by three independent reviewers using PubMed, PEDro, and Cochrane Library database including systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the last 10 years. Results. 10 studies were selected (5 systematic reviews, 1 meta-analysis, 3 reviews, and 1 guideline). Conclusions. Fatigue management programs have moderate evidence; other strategies such as OT strategies and telerehabilitation show low evidence.

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Kumamoto, Tsuneo, Toshiaki Seko, Ryo Matsuda, and Sayo Miura. "Repeated standing back extension exercise: Influence on muscle shear modulus change after lumbodorsal muscle fatigue." Work 68, no. 4 (April 27, 2021): 1229–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-213452.

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BACKGROUND: In low back pain, multifidus muscle fibers reportedly exhibit increased stiffness. Low back pain was associated with lumbodorsal muscle fatigue. There is no report of using shear modulus to verify the mechanism of an immediate effect of exercise on low back pain. Here, temporary lumbodorsal muscle fatigue was created, simulating fatigue-related nonspecific low back pain. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of standing back extension exercise on fatigued lumbodorsal muscle based on the results of multifidus muscle elasticity measured using shear wave elastography. METHODS: Thirty-three healthy subjects were randomly divided into three groups. The subjects performed the Biering-Sorensen test as the fatigue-task of the lumbodorsal muscle before the standing back extension exercise. The fatigue-exercise group exercised five sets after completing the fatigue-task. The fatigue-non-exercise group remained standing for the same duration as the fatigue-exercise group without doing the exercise after the fatigue-task. The non-fatigue-exercise group exercised five sets of without performing the fatigue-task. As intra-group and inter-group factors, the shear modulus of the multifidus muscle was compared before and after the exercise. RESULTS: The shear modulus of the multifidus muscle after the standing back extension exercise was significantly lower in the fatigue-exercise group, and no significant decrease was observed in the fatigue-non-exercise and non-fatigue-exercise group. CONCLUSIONS: The standing back extension exercise improved the shear modulus of the fatigued multifidus muscle. Therefore, it was suggested that the change in the elasticity of fatigued muscle might lead to the prevention of low back pain caused by muscle fatigue.

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Lindsay, Sally, Elaine Cagliostro, and Laura McAdam. "Meaningful occupations of young adults with muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders." Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 86, no. 4 (May 16, 2019): 277–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417419832466.

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Background. Youth with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other neuromuscular disorders are living well into adulthood and often need help engaging in meaningful occupations. Purpose. Our purpose was to explore enablers and barriers to engaging in meaningful occupations, from the perspectives of youth, parents, and practitioners. Method. This qualitative study involved 26 participants (11 parents, eight youth ages 19 to 28 [mean = 22.3 years], seven practitioners). Data were obtained from semistructured interviews and analyzed using an interpretive descriptive approach. Findings. Youth with DMD and neuromuscular disorders engage in meaningful occupations in a variety of ways. Occupational enablers were supports and accommodations and self-care skills and coping strategies, while occupational barriers involved societal expectations of a normative adulthood, discrimination and inaccessible environments, lack of supports and resources, medical challenges, fatigue, lack of motivation, and social isolation and depression. Implications. Practitioners should work to uncover what youth consider important and connect them to appropriate resources so they can engage in meaningful occupations.

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Scotney, Rebekah L., Deidre McLaughlin, and Helen L. Keates. "An investigation of the prevalence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout in those working in animal-related occupations using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) Scale." Veterinary Nurse 10, no. 5 (June 2, 2019): 276–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2019.10.5.276.

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Background: Animal-related occupational stress and compassion fatigue are important issues as they can have a negative impact on employee mental wellbeing, workplace productivity and morale. The impacts of these conditions are notable and have become more recognised by those who are employed in animal-related occupations. Aims: This study aims to investigate the incidence of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue (burnout and secondary traumatic stress) in those working in animal-related occupations using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) Scale. Methods: Data were collected from 229 employees from a range of animal-related occupations using an anonymous self-report survey. Results: Most respondents were employed in veterinary practice (either veterinarians or veterinary nurses/technicians) and 85% of all respondents were female. 42% of participants were between 26 and 35 years of age and, 71% had been working in animal-related occupations between 1 and 10 years. Most participants scored in the mean or top quartile on the compassion satisfaction scale; however, about a quarter reported a score which indicated that they were deriving less satisfaction from their work. Low burnout was reported by 78% of participants; however, 21% of participants had a score which indicated that they were at higher risk of burnout. Low or average symptoms of secondary traumatic stress was reported by 74% of participants; however, 25.8% were at risk of secondary traumatic stress. While most of the surveyed population scored in the mean or top quartile on the compassion satisfaction scale, all of the occupational categories reported experiencing the negative aspects of caring: burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Conclusion: The prevalence of compassion fatigue demonstrated in these results should be a major concern in animal-related occupations and thus, be used as a beneficial, contextualised resource to inform resilience training programmes and preventative strategies specifically targeted towards those working in animal-related occupations.

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Satterfield, Brieann C., and Hans P. A. Van Dongen. "Occupational fatigue, underlying sleep and circadian mechanisms, and approaches to fatigue risk management." Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior 1, no. 3 (July 2013): 118–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21641846.2013.798923.

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Ochiai, T. "Occupational fatigue in semiconductor and advanced-technology industry." Sangyo Igaku 34, no. 7 (1992): 660–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1539/joh1959.34.660.

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Newman, R. "Occupational fatigue and preterm premature rupture of membranes." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 176, no. 1 (January 1997): S35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(97)80154-8.

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Newman, R. B., R. L. Goldenberg, A. H. Moawad, J. D. Iams, P. J. Meis, A. Das, M. Miodovnik, et al. "Occupational fatigue and preterm premature rupture of membranes." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 184, no. 3 (February 2001): 438–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mob.2001.110312.

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Gerstner, Gena R., Jacob A. Mota, Hayden K. Giuliani, and Eric D. Ryan. "Contributors to Perceived Occupational Fatigue in Career Firefighters." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51, Supplement (June 2019): 270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000561315.65466.bc.

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Lam, Raymond W., Gin S. Malhi, Roger S. McIntyre, Koen Demyttenaere, Philip Gorwood, Erin E. Michalak, and Ulrich Hegerl. "Fatigue and occupational functioning in major depressive disorder." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 47, no. 11 (May 7, 2013): 989–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0004867413488222.

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O’Riordan, Ruth, Michele Doran, and Deirdre Connolly. "Fatigue and Activity Management Education for Individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus." Occupational Therapy International 2017 (2017): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4530104.

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Background. Fatigue and Activity Management Education (FAME) is a six-week occupational therapy-led programme focusing on fatigue and stress management, exercise, nutrition, and joint protection. Each session consists of education and goal setting.Objectives of Study. To assess the impact of FAME on occupational participation and fatigue management.Methods. Three programmes were facilitated with twenty-one women with SLE. A mixed methods design was used. Quantitative data were collected using self-reported questionnaires administered before, immediately after, and eight weeks after intervention. Data were analysed using descriptive and nonparametric inferential statistics. Qualitative data were collected through focus groups and interviews. Thematic analysis was carried out on the qualitative data.Findings. There was a statistically significant improvement in depression as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and categories of “burden to others” and “fatigue” in the LupusQoL. There were nonsignificant improvements in fatigue, occupational participation, self-efficacy, and anxiety. Participants reported an improved understanding of fatigue and the impact of stress on fatigue. They also identified self-management strategies they were using on a daily basis.

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Stuetzle, K. V., B. I. Pavlin, N. A. Smith, and K. M. Weston. "Survey of Occupational Fatigue in Anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand." Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 46, no. 4 (July 2018): 414–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0310057x1804600411.

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Occupational fatigue in anaesthetists is recognised as a patient safety risk. Better understanding of the issues surrounding their fatigue is needed. This study aimed to ascertain the sources and effects of occupational fatigue amongst anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand. An anonymous online survey was sent to 979 anaesthetists. The response rate was 38.0%. Most participants reported regularly working over 40 hours per week; men reported five more hours per week than women. Stated contributors to fatigue included long work hours, mental strain at work, and personal and family demands. Fatigue-related behaviour was reported more by men (OR [odds ratio]=2.6) and less by respondents reporting eight or more hours of sleep before work (OR=0.6). Reporting at least one instance of less than five hours off between shifts was predictive of falling asleep while administering an anaesthetic (OR=1.6). More data are required to support practices and policies that promote more time off between work periods and increased time for sleep to reduce risk of fatigue.

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Clinton, Michael Edward, Lina Sabbagh Younan, and Souha Fares. "Multidimensional Rasch Analysis of the Arabic Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion Recovery Subscales." Journal of Nursing Measurement 27, no. 1 (April 1, 2019): 64–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1061-3749.27.1.64.

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Background and PurposeInvestigation of the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Occupational Fatigue Exhaustion Recovery (A-OFER) subscales.MethodsPartial credit model (PCM) analyses of 2037 Lebanese nurses' responses to the chronic fatigue (CF), acute fatigue (AF), and intershift recovery (IR) subscales.ResultsThe data were a better fit to the three-dimensional Rasch PCM; difference, χ2 = 2199.3, df = 5, p = .01; unidimensional Akaike information criterion (AIC) = 107355; multidimensional AIC = 105166. Rating categories were disordered and there was item dependence among negatively-keyed items. All items were free of subgroup bias. Inter-subscale correlations were contrary to expectations.ConclusionThe CF subscale has sufficient reliability for screening nurses in Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean region for low to moderate levels of occupational fatigue. The construct validity of the A-OFER requires further investigation.

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Moore, Lucy. "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: All in the Mind? An Occupational Therapy Perspective." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 63, no. 4 (April 2000): 163–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260006300404.

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This study aimed to establish the attitudes of occupational therapists towards chronic fatigue syndrome. Previously, no study had investigated the attitudes of health professionals towards this condition, which may be a factor in maintaining the uncertainty surrounding chronic fatigue syndrome. Twenty occupational therapists practising in either physical or mental health settings were recruited to this study. In order to achieve a depth of knowledge not gained by previous studies, the data were collected through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodology by using a structured questionnaire and a semi-structured interview; the findings were analysed statistically and thematically. At variance with the literature, the results revealed a neutral to positive attitude towards chronic fatigue syndrome, with no significant difference in responses from participants practising in physical or mental health settings. A unique and valuable role was clearly identified for the profession of occupational therapy within the wider multidisciplinary framework. However, as 16 (80%) of the participants had met individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, the lack of knowledge and need for further education and training were highlighted. Continuing professional development is fundamental in order to provide appropriate, sensitive and holistic services in the future for all individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Labuc, P. "OA08.06 How Complex is Fatigue? Occupational Therapy Playing a Lead Role in Fatigue Management." Journal of Thoracic Oncology 16, no. 3 (March 2021): S121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho.2021.01.304.

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Sullivan, Shantel, and Marie-Line Germain. "Psychosocial risks of healthcare professionals and occupational suicide." Industrial and Commercial Training 52, no. 1 (November 11, 2019): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ict-08-2019-0081.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore compassion fatigue and psychosocial risks among healthcare professionals, which lead to increased work-related costs, including occupational suicide. Through this review and synthesis of the literature, the authors shed light on the causes that lead medical professionals to take their own lives. In addition, the authors explore the role of compassion fatigue as a leading cause of self-inflicted death. Design/methodology/approach A systematic approach was used to guide the review and synthesis of the literature. Key bibliographic and review databases were searched from the fields of social work, nursing, medical education, educational leadership, psychology, sociology and human resources. Findings In the USA alone, suicide has increased by 25 per cent since 1999, making it a leading cause of death. Data indicate that medical professionals are prone to compassion fatigue, work-related stresses and suicide at a greater rate than the general population, with surgeons reporting up to three times more thoughts of suicide than the general population. The synthesis and analysis of the literature yielded the following themes: compassion fatigue and suicides, burnout and compassion fatigue, career longevity and moral distress. Research limitations/implications Job stress and its negative impact on the workforce is rather well documented. Yet, job stress has shown to be a leading cause of workplace suicide, which represents a commensurable human and economic loss and has a direct impact on multiple human resources variables. Ongoing research is needed to see how the initial literature has evolved as new data emerges. Practical implications This paper presents best practices for training and development professionals to better respond to psychosocial risks and reduce work-related costs in the medical profession and beyond. Originality/value Studies on employee stress and suicide in the healthcare industry are scarce. Yet, they have human and economic impacts on organisations.

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Longman, Daniel P., Colin N. Shaw, Veronica Varela-Mato, Aron P. Sherry, Katharina Ruettger, Mohsen Sayyah, Amber Guest, et al. "Time in Nature Associated with Decreased Fatigue in UK Truck Drivers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6 (March 18, 2021): 3158. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063158.

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Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driving is recognised as a highly hazardous occupation due to the long periods of sedentary behaviour, low levels of physical activity and unhealthy food options when working. These risk factors combine with shift work and concomitant irregular sleep patterns to increase the prevalence of fatigue. Fatigue is closely linked with stress and, subsequently, poor physiological and psychological health. In parallel, a wealth of evidence has demonstrated the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature. Here, we sought to examine whether spending time in nature was associated with lower levels of fatigue, anxiety and depression in HGV drivers. 89 long-distance drivers (98.9% male, mean ± SD age: 51.0 ± 9 years, body mass index: 29.8 ± 4.7 kg/m2) participating in a wider health promotion programme reported time spent in nature (during and before the Covid-19 pandemic) and symptoms of occupational fatigue, depression and anxiety. After controlling for covariates, truck drivers who visited nature at least once a week exhibited 16% less chronic fatigue prior to the pandemic, and 23% less chronic fatigue and 20% less acute fatigue during the pandemic. No significant differences were observed for either anxiety or depression. As fatigue has a range of physical and mental health sequelae, we propose that increased exposure to natural settings may make a valuable contribution to interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of this underserved group.

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Burley, Lucy, Diane L. Cox, and Leslie J. Findley. "Severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): Recovery is Possible." British Journal of Occupational Therapy 70, no. 8 (August 2007): 339–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030802260707000803.

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The recovery of individuals with very severe chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is possible with successful multidisciplinary management. This case vignette aims to highlight the beneficial outcome of using occupational therapy lifestyle management and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to identify perceived problems in occupational performance and indicate change. The current management strategies in CFS/ME are discussed briefly and the challenges of the management of severe CFS/ME are described, indicating a need for a supportive team and specialist inpatient services. In 2003, the Department of Health released funds in England to develop more widely accessible CFS/ME services. This case study illustrates a positive outcome for one individual with severe CFS/ME, following admission to a specialist inpatient facility. It is hoped that it may aid other therapists working with and developing services for people with severe presentations of CFS/ME.

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LEONE, STEPHANIE S., MARCUS J. H. HUIBERS, IJMERT KANT, CONSTANT P. VAN SCHAYCK, GIJS BLEIJENBERG, and J. ANDRÉ KNOTTNERUS. "Long-term predictors of outcome in fatigued employees on sick leave: a 4-year follow-up study." Psychological Medicine 36, no. 9 (June 6, 2006): 1293–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0033291706008099.

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Background. Persistent fatigue is strongly associated with functional status and can lead to absenteeism and work disability. Despite several prognostic studies on chronic fatigue, little attention has been paid to occupational outcomes.Method. A total of 127 fatigued employees on sick leave were followed-up after 4 years to determine long-term predictors of work disability, fatigue caseness and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)-like caseness. Measures included fatigue, physical functioning, illness attributions, psychological problems and emotional exhaustion.Results. Thirty-three participants (26%) were receiving work disability benefits at the 4-year follow-up. Older age and lower levels of physical functioning predicted work disability. Weaker psychological attributions and lower levels of physical functioning were predictors of fatigue caseness. CFS-like caseness was predicted by female gender and lower levels of physical functioning. Self-reported physical functioning remained a strong and statistically significant determinant of work disability [odds ratio (OR) 0·45, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·24–0·87] and CFS-like caseness (OR 0·20, 95% CI 0·09–0·43) after controlling for confounders.Conclusions. This study suggests that physical functioning plays an important role in the persistence of fatigue complaints and work disability in employees on sick leave. The course of fatigue is a complex process, and exploring temporal relationships between fatigue, functional status and work status in future research could provide valuable information for the improvement of fatigue management.

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De-Bernardi-Ojuel, Luis, Laura Torres-Collado, and Manuela García-de-la-Hera. "Occupational Therapy Interventions in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Scoping Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 3, 2021): 1432. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041432.

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This scoping review aims to describe occupational therapy interventions carried out with multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in occupational therapy. A peer review of the literature was conducted in different databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase, and in some occupational therapy journals. A search of the literature published was carried out before December 2019. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) articles evaluating the intervention of occupational therapy in MS or ALS including experimental, randomized, nonrandomized and exploratory studies; (2) written in English or Spanish; (3) adult population (over 18 years old). The initial search identified 836 articles of which we included 32 divided into four areas of intervention: fatigue-targeted interventions, cognitive interventions, physical interventions and others. Only 16 studies were carried out exclusively by occupational therapists. Most occupational therapy interventions are aimed at fatigue and physical rehabilitation. The majority of the studies in our review included MS patients, with little representation from the ALS population. These interventions have shown an improvement in perceived fatigue, manual dexterity, falls prevention and improvement in cognitive aspects such as memory, communication, depression and quality of life in the MS and ALS populations.

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Luttmann, Alwin, Matthias Jäger, and Wolfgang Laurig. "Electromyographical indication of muscular fatigue in occupational field studies." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 25, no. 6 (July 2000): 645–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0169-8141(99)00053-0.

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Brown, Cary A., Jennifer Schell, and Lisa M. Pashniak. "Occupational therapists’ experience of workplace fatigue: Issues and action." Work 57, no. 4 (September 13, 2017): 517–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-172576.

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Kelaher, Dan, Gary Mirka, and Carolyn Sommerich. "The Effects of Fatigue from Repeated Trunk Extensions on Trunk Muscle Activity." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 49, no. 14 (September 2005): 1315–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120504901411.

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Asymmetric trunk postures and trunk dynamics have been implicated as risk factors for occupational low back disorders. Muscle fatigue has also been cited as an ergonomic issue, though not directly linked to an increased risk of low back injury. This paper investigates the effect of trunk extensor muscle fatigue on muscle activity levels during symmetric and asymmetric trunk extension exertions. The results show that muscle fatigue alters both flexor and extensor muscle activity patterns in asymmetric trunk extensions earlier than in sagittally-symmetric trunk extensions. This quickened fatigue response to asymmetric trunk motions could be a contributor to the increased risk of low back injury seen in occupational tasks that include asymmetric trunk lifting.

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Anguera, Maria das Graças, and Reinaldo José Gianini. "Prevalence of fatigue reported by physiotherapists operating diathermy equipment for microwave." Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia 17, no. 3 (September 2014): 577–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1809-4503201400030001.

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Objective: To Analyze the association between prevalence of fatigue referred by physical therapists and their occupational exposure to radiation emitted by therapeutic microwave diathermy equipment. Methods: A Cross-sectional study conducted in 193 physical therapists from four cities of the west of Paraná State, Brazil. A specified structured web questionnaire was applied for collecting data about microwave diathermy exposition and potential confounders, plus the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF). Statistical analysis included logistic regression and Student's t-test. Results: The prevalence of fatigue in the category exposed to microwave diathermy was higher (15.0%) than in non-exposed (2.9%). On multivariate logistic regression, a significant independent association between exposure to microwave diathermy and prevalence of fatigue was observed (odds ratio 4.93; 95% confidence interval 1.04 - 23.25; p = 0.04). The Student's t-test showed significant difference between the number of hours exposed to diathermy microwave, being 3,839.1 within physical therapists who referred fatigue and 497.6 within others (p = 0.004). Conclusion: The results demonstrate a significant and independent association between occupational exposure of physical therapists to radiation of microwave diathermy and prevalence of fatigue. Therefore, occupational safety guidelines aimed at these professionals as a prevention of possible adverse effects, as well as the replication of this study are suggested.

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Afif Arifah, Dian, Yuli Dwi Andarini, and Rindang Dianita. "Occupational Fatigue Based on Work Shift Among Medical Workers at Harjono S Hospital." Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat 10, no. 3 (November 20, 2019): 199–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.26553/jikm.2019.10.3.199-206.

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Working at day (morning and afternoon shift) is normal working times according to human physiological conditions, but working at night would impact to the sleep cycle and regulation of human homeostasis. Various studies have found that working at night causing conditions that can interfere the ability to adapt both biologically and socially. Workers on the night shift also have a higher risk of injury or accidents due to work fatigue. This stydy aims to determine the fatigue score between night and non-noght shift workers at Dr Harjono S Hospital, Ponorogo. Data Collected in August 2019 and involved 80 medical workers as respondents who were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were obtained through direct observation and interviews to respondents. Fatigue was measured in numerical score with Fatigue Assesment Scale (FAS) Instrument. Work shift variables (WS) are divided into : non-night shift (morning, noon) and night shift (morning, noon, night). To find out the differences in physical conditions of workers in each shift, the Heart Rate (HR) of the night shift workers measured in the end of three shifts (morning : 07-14.00; Afternoon : 14.00-21.00; and night :21.00-07.00). Using independent T-test analysis, there was a significant difference in Fatigue Level of workers with night shifts and non-night shifts (p < 0.000). Workers with the night shift has 29.0 of Fatigue Levels or 21 % greather than workers with non-nigh shift (Fatigue Level : 24.2). Result shows that working at night increasing level of fatigue by 21 % than working at day. Workers on the night shift have the highest HR at the end of the shift (86.311 bpm) while workers at noon shift have the lowest HR (85.2). Keywords: Occupational fatigue, work shift, medical workers

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Zuraida, Rida. "Tingkat Kelelahan Pengemudi Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Jakarta Berdasarkan Swedish Occupational Fatigue Index (SOFI)." ComTech: Computer, Mathematics and Engineering Applications 6, no. 2 (June 1, 2015): 229. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/comtech.v6i2.2267.

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Fatigue is a common situation experienced by everyone, but until now a simple measuring tools universally accepted is not exist. Fatigue measurement instrument most widely used is an instrument-based questionnaire. This study used the Swedish Occupational Fatigue Index (SOFI) as one of the instrument to measure BRT driver’s fatigue. The aim is to evaluate physical mental, and shift work fatigue and provide an overview of fatigue levels experienced by the driver BRT on two different shifts. Hopefully it can be used for driver fatigue management by a company. The study was conducted for two different shifts (morning and afternoon), with a total participants are 30 drivers. Results showed that motivation level of shift 2-driver is lower after they finish their work compared to shift1-driver. In shift 1, generally available time to rest,socializing and hanging out with family is longer than available time for shift 2-driver. Perception of loss of energy after work is also higher in shift 2 compared to shift 1, especially the perception of feeling exhausted. Similar results were obtained in the physical aspect and the physical exertion and physical discomfort. Therefore we can conclude the work shift has affected fatigue level experienced by the driver's BRT, and shift rotation is suggested to help the driver to recuperate.

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Korobov, A. V. "Methods of occupational risk assessment." Okhrana truda i tekhnika bezopasnosti na promyshlennykh predpriyatiyakh (Labor protection and safety procedure at the industrial enterprises), no. 8 (July 31, 2020): 60–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/pro-4-2008-06.

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The analysis of existing methods and principles of occupational risk assessment is presented. It is concluded that there is no methodology that takes into account the special features of professional activity of employees of the fuel and energy complex, working conditions factors, as well as the degree of employee fatigue. Recommendations for making adjustments to existing regulatory documents have been developed.

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Korobov, A. V. "Methods of occupational risk assessment." Normirovanie i oplata truda v promyshlennosti (Rationing and remuneration of labor in industry), no. 8 (August 1, 2020): 10–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/pro-3-2008-01.

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The analysis of existing methods and principles of occupational risk assessment is presented. It is concluded that there is no methodology that takes into account the special features of professional activity of employees of the fuel and energy complex, working conditions factors, as well as the degree of employee fatigue. Recommendations for making adjustments to existing regulatory documents have been developed.

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Wise, Jenni M., Karen Heaton, and Patricia Patrician. "Fatigue in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: A Concept Analysis." Workplace Health & Safety 67, no. 2 (October 29, 2018): 68–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2165079918800509.

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The majority of long-haul truck drivers are affected by fatigue. Notably, fatigue impacts not only quality of life, but the risk for human error, thus impacting the safety of our nation’s roads. In 2015, 400,000 trucking accidents occurred with the top driver impairment identified as being “asleep or fatigued.” Yet, the current scientific literature reflects different understandings of the concept of fatigue, hindering synchronized measurement and efforts toward its alleviation. The purpose of this work was to analyze the concept of fatigue in long-haul truck drivers using the Rodgers’ evolutionary method. The physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions of fatigue are presented.

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Gallagher, Sean, and Mark Schall. "The Biomechanical Relevance of Stress Range and Mean Stress in the Analysis of Variable Loading on Musculoskeletal Tissues." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 60, no. 1 (September 2016): 987–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601228.

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Musculoskeletal tissues usually experience loading referred to in the fatigue failure literature as “repeated stress” or “fluctuating stress” during the performance of occupational tasks. In addition, loads experienced during occupational work often involve highly stress variability. Under these types of loading conditions, the development of cumulative damage is highly influenced by the stress range and the mean stress associated with the loading regimen. This paper describes fatigue failure analysis techniques associated with variable loading situations, including cycle counting techniques, Goodman and Gerber equations for estimation of fatigue life, and the relevance of stress range and mean stress on damage accrual.

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