Research at the Department of Occupational Health
Occupational health is an interesting research area. At the University of Turku there are several ongoing research projects within the field of occupational health and occupational medicine.
Ongoing projects
Occupational health offers a highly interesting field for research. At the University of Turku, several research projects related to occupational health and occupational medicine are currently underway, including the following:
- Health and Safety from Two Perspectives: Occupational Safety and Health Inspection and Health Protection Supervision within the Same Function
Sirpa Lepistö-Mäkivaara, Occupational Safety and Health Inspector and Doctoral Researcher, Pori Occupational Safety and Health District (in collaboration with Tampere University). - Elements of Work Ability Management in the Public Reports of Large Companies
A joint research project conducted in collaboration with the pension insurance company Ilmarinen and Aalto University.
Recent publications
Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging findings among sciatica patients classified as centralizers or non-centralizers (2023)
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
(Refereed journal article or data article (A1))
The association of voice problems with exposure to indoor air contaminants in health care centres - the effect of remediation on symptom prevalence: A follow-up study (2023)
Indoor and Built Environment
(Refereed journal article or data article (A1))
Hoarseness among nurses (2023)
Journal of Voice
(Refereed journal article or data article (A1))