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@#<b>Objective</b> To determine the effectiveness of quality control measures in the laboratory by participating in the national personal dose monitoring ability assessment, and to improve personal dose monitoring ability and quality. <b>Methods</b> According to the requirements of the National Personal Dose Monitoring Ability Assessment Program and standards, seven groups of personal dosimeter were prepared and irradiated by accurate radiation source as requested, and the dose was measured by the laboratory participating in the assessment. The data were processed, and the uncertainty of the measurement results was evaluated. <b>Results</b> In 2018, the assessment results <i>H</i><sub>p</sub> (10) dose range was 0.68-4.27 mSv, the single group performance deviation was −0.01 to −0.06, and the comprehensive performance deviation was 0.04, and the result was qualified. In 2019, the assessment results <i>H</i><sub>p</sub> (10) dose range was 0.74-8.06 mSv, the single group performance deviation was 0.00 to −0.08, and the comprehensive performance deviation was 0.04, and the result was qualified. In 2020, the assessment results <i>H</i><sub>p</sub>(10) dose range was 0.83-3.93 mSv, the single group performance deviation was −0.01 to −0.10, and the comprehensive performance deviation was 0.06, and the result was excellent. <b>Conclusion</b> The personal dose monitoring system in our laboratory runs smoothly, and the monitoring results are accurate and reliable. The laboratory can issue test reports that meet the requirements of national standards.
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Objective To analyze the results of national personal dose monitoring intercomparison and assessment of Hubei Provincial Hospital for Occupational Disease in 2016—2021, to investigate the influencing factors for monitoring results, and to improve the ability of personal dose monitoring. Methods The assessment was completed according to the requirements of The National Comparison Scheme for Individual Dose Monitoring Ability and Testing Criteria of Personnel Dosimetry Performance for External Exposure (GBZ 207—2016). Results The assessment results were qualified in 2016—2017 and 2020 and excellent in 2018—2019 and 2021. Conclusion The ability of personal dose monitoring in our laboratory has been continuously improved. The monitoring results are accurate and the data processing is standardized, which meet the requirements of relevant standards for personal external exposure dose monitoring.
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Objective:To explore the correlation between the self-directed learning ability of medical students and the effect of flipped classroom teaching.Methods:The questionnaire survey was used. From November to December 2020, 123 students of 5-year program enrolled in 2019 in Peking University Health Science Center were chosen as the study objects and Neurobiology is a required course for them. The Medical Students' Autonomous Learning Ability Assessment Scale (MSALAAS) was used to assess the students' self-directed learning ability. The final examination score and a questionnaire survey were used to assess the teaching effect of the course. Descriptive analysis and Mann-Whitney analysis were used to analyze the change of self-directed learning ability of students after the course. One-dimensional linear regression was used to analyze the influence of self-directed learning ability on the final examination score, course experience and course assessment. Results:The total score of MSALAAS was increased from [(109.84 ± 14.12) points] to [(113.65±15.88) points] ( P<0.05) after the course. If the total score of the MSALAAS was referred to as an independent variant, and the final examination score, the course experience and course assessment was referred to as a dependent variable, respectively. The one-dimensional linear regression analysis showed that the total score of the MSALAAS was correlated with the final examination score ( B=0.248, t=3.59, P<0.001), the course experience ( B=0.049, t=3.15, P=0.002) and course assessment ( B=0.048, t=3.18, P=0.002). Conclusion:Flipped classroom teaching can promote the improvement of the self-directed learning ability of medical students. In converse, the students with higher self-directed learning ability might achieve higher examination score and get the better course experience and assessment.
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Objective To analyze and compare the data of Yunnan Center for Disease Control and Preventionin national individual dose monitoring ability assessment for external exposure in 2017—2019 and summarize the assessment experience, and to improve monitoring ability and quality. Methods Ability assessment preparation was carried out according to the requirements of The National Comparison Scheme for Individual Dose Monitoring Ability, and blind samples of individual dosimeters were sent. After the blind samples were measured in the laboratory, the results were judged according to the judgment methods in the Testing Criteria of Personnel Dosimetry Performance for External Exposure (GBZ 207—2016) and the requirements of the assessment scheme. Results In 2017, there was a single-group performance of 0.02-0.08 and a comprehensive performance of 0.06, and the results were judged to be qualified. In 2018, there was asingle-group performance of −0.01 to 0.08 and a comprehensive performance of 0.05, and the results were judged to be excellent. In 2019, there was asingle-group performance of −0.13 to −0.04 and a comprehensive performance of 0.08, and the results were judged to be qualified. Conclusion The individual dose monitoring system in our laboratory runs stably, and the monitoring results are accurate and reliable. The quality control measures are effective and feasible.
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Objective:To explore the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on the improvement of clinical competence of stomatology undergraduates, and to promote their ability and skills of taking the National Medical Licensing Examination (NMLE).Methods:The OSCE was implemented to evaluate the clinical skills of stomatology undergraduates from Batch 2009 to Batch 2012. The OSCE results were analyzed and compared with the NMLE (Stomatology) results on the correlation coefficient analysis of annual passing rate.Results:The passing rate of practical skills in the NMLE (Stomatology) of Batch 2009 to Batch 2012 stomatology undergraduates was basically consistent with the excellent rate of OSCE, and the correlation coefficient was 0.94.Conclusion:It has not been proved that the OSCE assessment organized by our school can increase the passing rate of practical skills in the NMLE, but it has certainly helped students better understand and apply theoretical knowledge, and it plays a positive role in promoting students' future development.
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Objective To evaluate the performance of energy discriminating dosimeter and compare the impact of the assessment results. Methods CTLD-J4000 energy discriminating dosimeter was irradiated with different energy photons, and the differences covered by the dosimeters were used. Density filtering materials have different filtering effects on photons, and the ratio curve of the readings to the photon energy was fitted to identify the photon energy. Results The coincidence between the non-filter/light filter of the CTLD-J4000 energy discrimination dosimeter and the manufacturer's reference value was better than that of the non-filter/re-filter. The latter had higher deviation values at 48 keV(12.8%)and 83 keV(15.5%), respectively. Using the average scale factor, the maximum energy response deviation was 23.5%. Conclusion Using a discriminating dosimeter can better identify the ray energy, thereby reducing the energy response error caused by using the average scale factor.
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Resumo Objetivo: investigar a associação entre o índice de capacidade para o trabalho e os fatores sociodemográficos, ocupacionais, estilo de vida e saúde em idosos. Métodos: estudo transversal, com amostra de servidores idosos de uma instituição de ensino superior. Foram coletadas informações sociodemográficas e dados referentes a comportamento social, saúde, e trabalho. Utilizou-se análise uni e multivariada pelo Modelo de Regressão Logística para determinar os fatores associados à ótima capacidade para o trabalho. Resultados: na amostra prevaleceram os homens (57,8%), entre 60 e 64 anos (75,6%), com ensino superior (57,8%). A maioria declarou ser sedentária (89,1%) e com exigência mental de trabalho (62,8%). Mais da metade da amostra era de idosos em sobrepeso (53%), que relataram quedas (21,3%) e uso regular de múltiplos medicamentos (25,6%). As variáveis associadas à menor chance de ótima capacidade para o trabalho foram sexo feminino (OR=0,39; IC95%=0,18-0,83); cor não branca (OR=0,37; IC95%=0,16-0,84); exigência física para o trabalho (OR=0,40; IC95%=0,17-0,97); hospitalização (OR=0,14; IC95%=0,03-0,57); dificuldades no sono (OR=0,12; IC95%=0,04-0,43); autopercepção de saúde ruim (OR=0,22; IC95%=0,09-0,54); queixas de sintomas osteomusculares nos últimos 7 dias (OR=0,29, IC95%=0,10-0,87); e sintomas que comprometem o trabalho (OR=0,25; IC95%=0,08-0,82). Conclusão: fatores sociodemográficos, ocupacionais e condição de saúde comprometeram a ótima capacidade para o trabalho em idosos.
Abstract Objective: to investigate the association between work ability index and socio-demographic, occupational, lifestyle and health factors in aged people. Methods: cross-sectional study, with aged public servants from a higher education institution. Sociodemographic information and data on social behavior, health, and work were collected. Uni and multivariate analysis according to the logistic regression model was used to determine the factors associated with excellent work ability. Results: the sample showed a prevalence of men (57.8%), between 60 and 64 years (75.6%), with higher education (57.8%). Most claimed being sedentary (89.1%) and having mental work demands (62.8%). More than half of the sample was of overweight aged people (53%) who reported falls (21.3%) and regular use of multiple medications (25.6%). The variables associated with less chance of excellent work ability were female (OR=0.39; CI95%=0.18-0.83); non-white color (OR=0.37; CI95%=0.16-0.84); physical demand for the job (OR=0.40; CI95%=0.17-0.97); hospitalization (OR=0.14; CI95%=0.03-0.57); sleep difficulties (OR=0.12; CI95%=0.04-0.43); self-perception of poor health (OR=0.22; CI95%=0.09-0.54); complaints of musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 7 days (OR=0.29, CI95%=0.10-0.87); and symptoms that affect work (OR=0.25; CI95%=0.08-0.82). Conclusion: sociodemographic and occupational factors, as well as health conditions jeopardize aged people's excellent work ability.
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Objective To analyze the biological dose estimation ability of the radiation health technology institutions nationwide from 2015 to 2017,and their development in recent years.Methods SPSS 19.0 software was used to analyze and pack the data involved in the 2015-2017 year assessments by using x2 test.Statistical analysis was conducted of qualification rate,excellent rate,participating units and dose estimation deviation distribution.Results The qualification rate gradually increased from 2015 to 2017.Compared with 2015,the passing rate significantly increased in 2017 with statistically significant difference(x2 =3.978,P ＜0.05).A total of 53 units participated in the biological dose assessment,of which 30 units were involved over the three consecutive years,accounting for 57％.In the distribution of the relative deviation of dose estimates made by the units participating in the three-year assessment,the proportion of estimated deviations in the range of 5％-10％ increased whereas those in the range of 15％-20％ and ＞ 20％ decreased.Conclusions During 2015-2017 year period the biological dose estimation ability of all units involved in the assessment nationwide was basically stable,with gradually improved test level,qualification rate and steady excellence rate.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of health emergency drill for sudden poisoning incidents in Guangdong Province. METHODS: A double-blinded method was used to organize 22 teams in Guangdong Province to conduct a health emergency drill which contained preliminary and repeated drill. The preliminaries contained blind sample analysis,theoretical examination and skills assessment. The repeated drills was desktop network exercise carried out for the teams ranked top 10 in the preliminaries. RESULTS: In the preliminary round,the median( M) of total score among the 22 teams was 72. 5. Among them,blind sample analysis,theoretical examination and skills assessment were 71. 0,61. 4 and 76. 5,respectively. The total score of skill assessment was higher than that of theoretical assessment( P < 0. 05). The passing rate of 22 teams was 68. 2%(15/22),and the failure rate was 31. 8%(7/22). The failing teams all came from the nonPearl River Delta region. The total preliminary scores,passing rate,the total scores of blind sample analysis and skills assessment of the teams in Pearl River Delta Region were higher than that in the non-Pearl River Delta region( P < 0. 01).In the theoretical examination,the scores of detection and investigation were both higher than that of medical rescue( P <0. 05). For the skills assessment,the scores of decision-making,personal protection and poisoning detection were in the top three,the scores of the medical rescue and investigation were relatively low( P < 0. 05). In the repeated round,the M of desktop exercise was 55. 0,passing rate was 20. 0%,and the failure rate was 80. 0%. CONCLUSION: The health emergency response capacity for sudden poisoning incidents in Guangdong Province needs to be improved. The construction of emergency response capacity for emergency poisoning in the non-Pearl River Delta region should be strengthened,especially the training on strengthening theoretical and practical knowledge of poisoning medical treatment and poisoning investigation.
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Contexto: A capacidade para o trabalho é um construto amplo que remete à ideia de um equilíbrio entre o estresse referente às condições de trabalho, o ambiente laboral e suas ferramentas e o desgaste do trabalhador ocasionado pelo estresse. Para identificar a redução ou perda dessa capacidade foi elaborado o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (ICT), que considera a autopercepção do trabalhador sobre a sua saúde e capacidade para o trabalho. Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência e as características da capacidade para o trabalho inadequada entre trabalhadores de enfermagem da atenção básica à saúde no estado da Bahia, Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado com 490 trabalhadores de enfermagem de 5 municípios da Bahia entre 2011 e 2012, por meio do ICT. Resultados: A prevalência de capacidade para o trabalho inadequada entre os trabalhadores de enfermagem foi de 17,9%, sendo maior entre os enfermeiros (18,2%), quando comparados aos técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem (17,7%). Os trabalhadores do município de Salvador apresentaram a maior prevalência de capacidade para o trabalho inadequada (27,7%), e os de Feira de Santana, a menor prevalência (12,8%). Conclusões: Faz-se necessário restaurar, melhorar e também manter e apoiar a capacidade para o trabalho dos profissionais de enfermagem a partir de modificações tanto no ambiente de trabalho quanto na vida do trabalhador.
Context: Work ability is a broad construct that refers to the notion of balance among stress related to the working conditions, the work environment and its tools and worker's wear caused by stress. The Work Ability Index (WAI) was developed to investigate reduction or loss of work ability based on the workers' self-perception of their health and work ability. Objectives: To establish the prevalence and characteristics of inadequate work ability among nursing workers at the primary health care setting in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was performed with 490 nursing workers from 5 municipalities of Bahia from 2011 to 2012 through application of WAI. Results: The prevalence of inadequate work ability was 17.9%, higher among nurses (18.2%) compared to nursing technicians and assistants (17.7%). The workers from the city of Salvador exhibited the highest prevalence of inadequate work ability (27.7%) and the ones from Feira de Santana the lowest (12.8%). Conclusions: The work ability of nursing workers must be restored, improved, maintained and supported beginning by changes in the workplace and the workers' lives.
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Primary Health Care , Work Capacity Evaluation , Working Conditions/prevention & control , Occupational Health , Nursing, Team , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Contexto: A saúde do trabalhador vem expondo uma alteração no seu perfil e influenciando a capacidade de trabalho, o que configura um problema de saúde no Brasil e no mundo. Objetivo: Apresentar uma revisão sobre a capacidade para o trabalho e fatores associados em profissionais no Brasil. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura nacional do período de 1999 a 2015, mediante busca nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, utilizando os termos "capacidade de trabalho", "capacidade para o trabalho", "avaliação da capacidade de trabalho", "desempenho do trabalho", "work capacity evaluation", "work capacity", "work ability" e "work ability index". Resultados: Após aplicados os critérios de inclusão e exclusão sobre o total de estudos levantados (n=1.479), 59 artigos integraram a revisão. Desses, 12,1% evidenciaram uma prevalência de capa-cidade adequada para o trabalho e 1,7%, inadequada. Outros estudos apresentaram seus resultados do Índice de Capacidade para o trabalho (ICT) nas classificações (ruim, moderada, boa, ótima). Esta pesquisa encontrou que 3,4% dos estudos apresentaram prevalência de capacidade para o trabalho nas categorias moderada e boa; 10,4% na categoria moderada; 65,6% na categoria boa; e 20,6% na categoria ótima. Conclusões: A capacidade para o trabalho denota um indicador importante em função de suas implicações na saúde, no bem-estar e na empregabilidade dos trabalhadores. As questões sobre o tema, apesar de relevantes, ainda carecem de maior atenção no país
Background: The workers' health profile is undergoing change affecting their work ability, which represents a health problem in Brazil and worldwide. Aim: To perform a literature review on work ability and associated factors among professionals in Brazil. Methods: A systematic review of articles published in Brazil from 1999 to 2015 was performed in databases Virtual Health Library, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, using terms "capacidade de trabalho", "capacidade para o trabalho", "avaliação da capacidade de trabalho", "desempenho do trabalho", "work capacity evaluation", "work capacity", "work ability" and "work ability index". Results: From the total number of articles located (n=1,479) 59 were selected for analysis after application of the insclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the analyzed studies 12.1% reported a prevalence of adequate work ability and 1.7% of inadequate work ability. Another group of studies analyzed the Work Ability Index (WAI) and expressed its results in categories (poor, moderate, good, high). In about 1.7% of the studies the work ability estimates corresponded to categories moderate and poor; in 5.2% to category moderate; in 32.8% to category good; and in 10.3% to category high. Conclusion: Work ability is a relevant indicator as a function of its implications for the workers' health, well-being and employability. Their relevance notwithstanding, the issues related to this subject still require greater attention in Brazil.
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Work Capacity Evaluation , Working Conditions , Occupational Health , Workload/statistics & numerical data , Work Performance , BrazilABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the evidence on factors associated with the maintenance of work ability during the aging process. METHODS: SciELO, LILACS and PubMed databases were consulted, in order to find out studies in Portuguese, English and Spanish published from 2000 to 2013. Descriptors which encompassed terms related to work ability, aging and elderly were used. Quantitative observational studies were included to investigate the work ability and the effect of aging. Studies aiming at analyzing the clinical course of illnesses related to aging and/or papers and publications in the form of editorials, interviews, projects, clinical notes and preliminary or conceptual data were excluded. RESULTS: A total of 924 articles were obtained, but 27 were included in the analyses. Later on, 2 intervention and 8 repeated studies were excluded. Variables that showed negative correlations with work ability were the following: age, smoking, service time and physical demands in occupational activities. Satisfaction with life, sufficient income, physical activity, volunteerism and mental workload were considered positive associations that protect the elderly from functional loss. CONCLUSION: This study was reported as a protective mechanism against depression, disability and fragility, maintaining the well-being, good cognitive function and autonomy in daily activities. Increased investments in the health care of this population are needed regarding musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory capacity. Physical activity must be encouraged by policies to foster health promotion. .
OBJETIVO: Sintetizar as evidências acerca dos fatores associados à manutenção da capacidade de trabalho durante o processo de envelhecimento. MÉTODOS: Foram consultadas as bases de dados SciELO, LILACS e PubMed, buscando-se estudos em português, inglês e espanhol publicados no período de 2000 a 2013. Os descritores utilizados abarcaram termos relacionados à capacidade para o trabalho, envelhecimento e idosos. Foram incluídos estudos observacionais quantitativos, que investigaram a capacidade laboral e o efeito do envelhecimento. Foram excluídos estudos interessados em analisar curso clínico de doenças relacionadas ao envelhecimento e/ou trabalho e publicações sob a forma de editoriais, entrevistas, projetos, notas clínicas e dados preliminares ou conceituais. RESULTADOS: Obteve-se um total de 924 artigos, sendo que 27 foram incluídos na análise e em seguida dois estudos de intervenção e oito repetidos foram excluídos. As variáveis que apresentaram correlações negativas com a capacidade para o trabalho foram idade, tabagismo, tempo de serviço e demanda física na atividade ocupacional. A satisfação com a vida, renda suficiente, prática de atividade física, voluntariado e demanda mental de trabalho foram considerados associações positivas que protegem os idosos da perda funcional. CONCLUSÃO: O trabalho foi relatado como mecanismo de proteção contra a depressão, incapacidade e fragilidade, mantendo o bem-estar, bom nível cognitivo e independência nas atividades diária. São necessários maiores investimentos na saúde dessa população no que diz respeito à capacidade musculoesquelética e cardiorrespiratória e a prática de atividade física deve ser encorajada por políticas de incentivo ...