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ISSN 0465-5893 · Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine · 814 articles in the index
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Caplan’s syndrome – rare pneumoconioses in clinical practice: case report
Pneumoconioses are among the most frequently diagnosed occupational diseases in Poland, with collagenous pneumoconiosis forming a significant subgroup. These diseases develop as a result of exposure to fibrogenic dusts. One of the rare forms of such conditions is Caplan’s syndrome – a rheumatoid…
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Occupational exposure to wood dust – legal aspects and preventive strategies
Occupational exposure to wood dust is a major public health and occupational safety concern, particularly in woodworking, furniture production, and the wood-based materials industry. Its carcinogenic, allergenic, and toxic potential depends on wood species, physicochemical properties, processing…
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Carcinogens and mutagens in Polish enterprises in 2022–2023
Background The aim of the study is to present information on the occurrence of carcinogenic or mutagenic agents in Polish enterprises in 2022–2023, based on information from the Central Register of Data on Exposure to Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic Chemical Substances, Their Mixtures, Agents…
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Patient's criminal liability for providing false medical information in the procedure for applying for a driving license
The case report concerns a patient who, during a medical examination conducted to asses medical fitness to drive motor vehicles, concealed the truth about his health condition. Particular attention was paid to the discussion of the patient’s responsibility for the content of information provided in…
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Risk factors of occupational injuries and prevention strategy among Chinese frontline firefighters
Background Occupational injuries among firefighters significantly impact their job performance. To reduce these injuries and enhance their professional capabilities, this study investigates and comprehensively evaluates the factors contributing to occupational injuries among frontline firefighters…
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Assessment of pain and postural defects among young adults playing the violin
Background Violin playing involves prolonged upper limb exertion and asymmetrical posture, potentially leading to pain and postural defects. Despite the known prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders, data on young adult violinists compared to a control group remains insufficient…
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Intentional use of harmful biological agents in workplaces in Poland
Background The work is a report on the intentional use of harmful biological agents in workplaces in Poland based on National Register of Biological Agents (Krajowy Rejestr Czynników Biologicznych – KRCB) as of June 2025. Material and Methods The KRCB is a central database gathering notifications…
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Occupational burnout and its association with physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among nurses: a narrative review
Burnout is a multidimensional occupational syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. Nurses are particularly vulnerable due to sustained physical, emotional, and organizational stressors. Physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory…
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Sex-specific body composition changes after a pilot multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention in active-duty Hungarian Defence Forces personnel
Background To compare sex-specific body composition changes after a structured lifestyle intervention in Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) personnel and to describe baseline dietary, behavioral, and psychological profiles. Material and Methods This quasi-experimental pilot study included 40…
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Key competencies required of managers of medical facilities in Poland in times of crisis: conclusions from questionnaire studies
Background Contemporary healthcare facility management operates under conditions of increasing instability, requiring high leadership competencies from executives. Crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have underscored the key importance of skills in coping with pressure and stress, as well as…
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Synergistic respiratory risks in coffee processing: a systematic review of alpha-diketone, carbon monoxide, and dust co-exposure
Modern coffee processing generates a complex, co-localized mixture of respiratory hazards, such as carbon monoxide (CO), volatile α-diketones (principally diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione), and bio-reactive coffee dust, that challenge single-agent risk paradigms. This systematic review synthesizes…
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Safety determinants of cardiovascular diseases
Background Researchers from the fields of safety studies and internal medicine (cardiology) conducted a cross-sectional interdisciplinary study aimed at determining the impact of patients’ experiences with various forms of violence, psychological, physical, and digital as well as hazards such as…
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The impact of occupational health and safety training on students' knowledge level and safety culture: a quasi-experimental study
Background This study investigates university students’ occupational health and safety (OHS) knowledge levels and their perceptions of safety culture, with a particular emphasis on evaluating the effectiveness of structured OHS training. Material and Methods The research was conducted with 1291…
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The reality of transgender employees in Poland: legal aspects, assessment of work capacity, and mental health
Transgender people in Poland face numerous legal challenges and problems arising from functioning in the professional environment. The procedure for legal gender recognition is not governed by uniform procedural regulations, which causes a high level of stress and uncertainty relating to the final…
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Professional burnout and functioning styles in a group of soldiers and civilian employees working in the armed forces
Background This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the level of professional burnout, professional functioning styles, and occupational activity in a group of soldiers and civilian employees working in the military. The theoretical basis was the model of professional burnout of…
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A dynamic approach to FMEA–RPN risk classification: comparing with the classical FMEA method
Background Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) uses risk priority numbers (RPNs) based on 3 parameters to classify risks. Risk analysis methods use thresholds to determine risk. These class intervals do not account for contextual and system dynamics in high-risk environments such as neonatal…
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The use of artificial intelligence tools in the perception of electroradiologists
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in diagnostic imaging, helping specialists improve the quality and speed of medical services. Despite the potential of AI, electroradiologists express concerns about algorithm errors, overreliance on technology, and…
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Factors associated with burnout vulnerability in Polish pre-service teachers: insights from the AVEM diagnostic inventory and implications for occupational health prevention
Background The present study aimed at the early detection of Polish teacher education students vulnerable to burnout and occupational health issues, using the work-related coping behavior and experience patterns ( Arbeitsbezogenes Verhaltens- und Erlebensmuster – AVEM) diagnostic inventory to…
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Development and validation of high-performance liquid chromatography methodology for quantify determination of azodicarbonamide in the workplace air
Background Occupational exposure to azodicarbonamide (ADCA) can occur via the respiratory tract or through skin in workplaces, e.g., in the production of plastics and rubber where it is used as a foaming agent or a porosity-increasing agent. Due to the irritant nature of ADCA on the respiratory…
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Ability to mentalize and the sense of meaning in life in the professional group of nurses: a cross-sectional study
Background Mentalization supports emotion regulation and interpersonal functioning, and meaning in life is a key psychological resource in nursing. This study examined associations between mentalizing capacity and meaning in life among practicing nurses. Material and Methods In a cross-sectional…