Ergonomics in Nursing Inertial Measurement Units as a Tool for Simultaneous Worker Health Protection and Promotion Nursing is a physical job, and nurses report a high prevalence of occupational injury. In an effort to improve work conditions, hospitals have been moving away from a total patient care model, where a single nurse is assigned to […]
Mental Health of Corrections Officers Determining the Mental Health Needs of Corrections Officers in Missouri for the Development of a Total Worker Health Program Lisa Jaegers conducted a pilot study at one urban and two rural jails in Missouri to learn more about what corrections officers need to be safe and healthy on the job. […]
The Real Iowans Research Initiative arose out of the need for baseline, evidence-based data on the statewide workforce. More specifically, the initiative aimed to document Iowan’s perceptions and experiences related to health status, health care, prevention, employment and wellness. In 2010, the HWC joined with David P. Lind & Associates and the State Public Policy […]