USC MSOP Lab

Enhancing worker health and well-being through research on intersections among work environments, occupational performance, and worker health and MSK disorders.

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Better #ultrasound equipment is important, but is new tech the top investment for supporting sonographers' health and well-being?

According to 1,276 sonographers, it isn't... read what their priorities are: https://t.co/u66OzTfFVk

#Sonography #WorkplaceWellbeing #JDMS @TheSDMS

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Over 50% of #sonographers report moderate–severe burnout. Rather than patient care, it's driven by work systems: ↓ job satisfaction, ↓ supervisor support, ↓ breaks

Burnout isn’t just personal, it’s structural!

Read more here: https://t.co/RxiuTVtqpu

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

🎉 Celebrating 15 years of research on #sonography for median nerve and #carpaltunnelsyndrome #assessment! Our pioneering 2009 study explored the feasibility of hand-carried #ultrasound units. Portable tech has evolved for on-the-go diagnosis. Read More: https://t.co/Zat7tWkH36

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Check out this article overviewing impacts of environmental stress on office workers, from workspace design to individualized needs. Let's build healthier, more productive offices! #OfficeWellness #WorkplaceHealth #EnvironmentalStress

🔗 Read the article: https://t.co/XL8lVxT71Q

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Promising results for #fibromyalgia management with a 10-week #OccupationalTherapy intervention. Significant improvements in pain self-efficacy and depression were noted. Clinically meaningful changes were seen in 81% of clients. #ChronicPain Read More: https://t.co/hFy5L2f3km

[OTJR @OTJRJournal]

🌐✨ Unveiling the untapped potential of #OT in Work & Industry! 💼 Dive into the experiences of #OTPs as they explore and shape careers in this vital yet underrepresented domain #OT #OTLife #OTA #OccupationalTherapy #OTResearch
https://t.co/FvXuMeOq17

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

"Risk Reduction Relies on Proper Employee Representation" - strong emerging theory! Supporting #WorkerHealth and #Wellbeing in #Sonography requires a shift towards organizational and regulatory interventions.

Read the newly released free-access article: https://t.co/KQXZfndCwm

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Human-Building Interaction (#HBI): Where tech meets architecture to enhance human participation and well-being. This paper describes a viable path to a future of seamless synergy between humans and smart spaces. 🌇🤝 #SmartBuildings #OccupationalScience https://t.co/BpqVLJkQr4

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

🎓 College life's tough, but extracurricular activities can be a game-changer! 💪Volunteering, sports, arts, and off-campus work = better mental & physical health. Meaningful #occupations can support #student #wellbeing. 📚🌟 #OccupationalTherapy Read: https://t.co/vMiUnXfSZx

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

#DopplerImaging is a potential diagnostic biomarker for #CarpalTunnelSyndrome, but non-standardized #MedianNerve #sonography protocols impact reliability. Standardized protocols will improve clinical accuracy and advance research. #MedicalResearch Read: https://t.co/xJBDyvn0pP

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Increased workload can impact next-day cognitive processing speed. 🧠😶‍🌫️ It's important not only to monitor acute workload but also the cumulative effects of #work to optimize #employee performance. #Workload #CognitivePerformance https://t.co/Y6jgi9Xnr0

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Despite historical significance and unique value for #workerhealth, Work and Industry is a woefully underrepresented #occupationaltherapy practice area. This study explores career pathways, challenges, and a call to action for visibility and recognition. https://t.co/3KVsmEUrJM

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Concerning new stats: 75% of sonographers report burnout ---> it is strongly associated with MSK pain. The article calls for proactive solutions in workplace culture.

Read here: https://t.co/looN4IvrBj

#OccupationalBurnout #HealthcareWorkers #WorkplaceWellbeing #Sonography

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

@TheSDMS @SageJournals Direct link to journal article for anyone without SDMS access: https://t.co/xJBDyvn0pP

[SDMS @TheSDMS]

Read this original research article in the Nov/Dec issue! "Assessing the Potential for Error in Investigating Intraneural Vascularity: A Need for a Standardized Imaging Protocol" by Buwen Yao, Kevin Evans & Shawn Roll. @SageJournals https://t.co/S2Rf3tCadN Note: login required.

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

#Noise, #lighting color, and #temperature interactions impact #cognitive #performance in #office #workers. Noteworthy insights: temperature impacts selective attention and environment has different effects on #creativity by gender. Read more: https://t.co/xX6PC5ZUMv

[Safety+Health @SafetyHealthMag]

Artificial intelligence shouldn’t be deployed in workplaces in a way that introduces new health and safety risks, the @WhiteHouse says in a new Executive Order. https://t.co/WLgKis3iZb

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

🔍 New Research Alert! 🤝 The intricate dance of power, engagement, and emotions in upper extremity #musculoskeletal #rehabilitation! 🏥🤲 Read #handtherapist perspectives, revealing dynamic negotiations in the therapist-patient relationship. 💬💡https://t.co/p2c3TiwJSU

[Occupational Health & Safety @OccHealthSafety]

Hand protection in the construction industry is critical, and getting it right goes a lot deeper than ‘just wear gloves.’

https://t.co/eEFBsYRE23

[USC MSOP Lab @MSOPLab]

Managing workplace stress is crucial for a healthy workforce! Bergamot scent for stress restoration in office settings is gender-specific —females find it relaxing, while males experience increased stress. Learn more: https://t.co/rtIx70zq0u #WorkplaceWellness #StressManagement