Occupational Overuse Disorders in a University

Smartphone Overuse from Iranian University Students’ Perspective: A Qualitative Study

Occupational therapy intervention for overuse syndrome.

This article was accepted for publication July 19, 1990. I n the past decade, occupational therapists involved with the rehabilitation of work-related musculoskeletal injuries have seen an astounding rise in the number of upper-extremity disorders. Various names have been given to these disorders, including repetitive strain disorder, cumulative trauma disorder, and overuse syndrome. All descri...

Occupational Psychiatric Disorders in Korea

We searched databases and used various online resources to identify and systematically review all articles on occupational psychiatric disorders among Korean workers published in English and Korean before 2009. Three kinds of occupational psychiatric disorders were studied: disorders related to job stress and mental illness, psychiatric symptoms emerging in victims of industrial injuries, and o...

Occupational Hepatic Disorders in Korea

Occupational hepatic disorders are classified into toxic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, and chemical-induced malignancy in Korea. Toxic hepatitis cases were reported in workers who were exposed to dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, or trichloroethylene. Pre-placement medical examination and regular follow-up are necessary to prevent the development of toxic hepatitis. Viral hepatitis was chiefl...

Occupational Neurological Disorders in Korea

The purpose of this article was to provide a literature review of occupational neurological disorders and related research in Korea, focusing on chemical hazards. We reviewed occupational neurological disorders investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute of Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency between 1992 and 2009, categorizing them as neurological disorders o...