Essays about: "sick leave"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words sick leave.

  1. 1. Enhancing Employer Engagement in an Application for Supporting Employees' Return-to-Work Processes in Chronic Pain

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Anna Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Interaction design; Usability; Human-centered Design; Return-to-Work; eHealth; Prototyping;

    Abstract : SWEPPE is a mobile application for employees returning to work after sick leave and a web application for their employer. Employees can update the application with data regarding their return-to-work process and choose what to share with their employers. READ MORE

  3. 2. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXOSKELETONS WHILE PERFORMING DIFFERENT TASKS OF WORKERS

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Elektronik

    Author : Muhammad Umer Sami; [2023]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-back-muscle; Electromyography; SuitX; BackX;

    Abstract : Lifting weights, moving large, heavy objects, or maintaining same posture for extended periods of time exposes workers, mostly in the industrial sector, to pressure on their lower backs, which can have a significant negative impact and result in a variety of musculoskeletal problems and discomfort. The use of an exoskeleton can help to protect workers against lower back injuries of this kind. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Buffering Effect of Social Support on Stress: A Study of Public Sector Managers in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Fujiko Berg; [2023]
    Keywords : public sector managers; stress; ill health; managerial support; perceived supervisory support; social support; supportive communication climate; network support; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The primary purpose of this study was to investigate whether variations of social support functions predicted stress using a sample of public sector managers in Sweden. Additionally, the study aimed to contribute to psychological literature due to the scarcity of research on the ill health of managers, and the impact of support functions on occupational stress. READ MORE

  5. 4. Psychiatric comorbidities and obesity in patients on long-term sick leave

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Sally Jensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Obesity; depression; anxiety; chronic pain; exhaustion disorder;

    Abstract : Introduction Fatigue, depression, anxiety and pain influence each other. The burden of comorbidity is high in patients on long-term sick leave. Overweight/obesity are one of the most common co-existing factors and are often found with mood disorders. READ MORE

  6. 5. Processing, Modeling, and Forecasting: A Time Series Analysis of Sick Leave Absences in Sweden and Evaluating the Impact of Macro Factors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Marcus Lindell; Casper Schwerin; [2023]
    Keywords : AI; Machine Learning; Time series analysis; Modeling; Sick absence; Forecasting; Macro factors; Stochastic processes; Mathematics and Statistics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sick absence affects companies both operationally and economically and the matter has become increasingly prominent following the COVID-19 pandemic. MedHelp Care is an e-health company working towards increasing workplace wellness by offering insights into absence and rehabilitation matters. READ MORE