1.Research progress on typical work-related diseases
Xuemei TAN ; Yingying FENG ; Tangfei GUAN ; Yuqin YAO ; Xin SUN ; Juan LIAO ; Yajia LAN ; Qin ZHANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(1):108-115
Work serves as a critical means of obtaining resources, facilitating personal growth, realizing self-worth, and engaging in social interactions. However, work-related diseases pose significant threats to workers’ health and productivity, and impose considerable economic burdens. This article categorized work-related diseases into six major types, including musculoskeletal disorders, mental and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, digestive system diseases, reproductive system diseases, and non-specific respiratory diseases, and summarized their risk factors, assessment methods, policy regulation, and prevention and control measures. Current research in this field predominantly relies on cross-sectional studies, which present limitations in causal inference and potential risks of bias. Future studies should expand sample sizes, optimize research designs, and establish multidimensional evaluation systems to comprehensively assess the health and economic impacts of work-related diseases. It is recommended to enhance the translation of research findings into practice, thereby providing a scientific basis for the occupational health protection system and promoting the well-being and sustainable development of the working population.
2.The application of two item response modes in the Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory
Keyao LYU ; Yajia LAN ; Xiaofang CHEN ; Ruican SUN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(5):324-331
Objective:To evaluate the application effects of two different item response modes in the Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory (WOFI) .Methods:From June to October 2022, a stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to collect and evaluate on-site data on worker-occupation fit among medical workers in two tertiary grade A general hospitals in Sichuan Province and Henan Province (1162 participants). Ordinal categorical item response (hierarchical item response) and dichotomous item response are two commonly used item response modes in psychometric measurement. Item response theory was used to analyze and compare the evaluation effects of the two item response modes in the WOFI. The generalized partial credit model and the 2-parameter logistic model were used to compare the item difficulty, discrimination, and scale information volume under different response modes.Results:The discrimination values range of the items in the WOFI under the hierarchical item response and dichotomous item response modes was 0.98 to 2.06 and 1.24 to 2.72, respectively, and the item difficulty values range was -4.61 to 1.15 and -1.25 to 0.08, respectively. Under the hierarchical item response mode, the amount of information on the WOFI was concentrated in the range of θ (the real ability or trait level of the subject) of -4 to 2, while under the dichotomous item response mode, it was concentrated in the range of θ of-2 to 2. The scale information volume was insufficient when θ was greater than 2 for both response modes. Conclusion:The discrimination of the items of the WOFI is relatively close under the two item response modes, and the overall information volume meets the evaluation criteria. However, under the hierarchical item response mode, the item difficulty range and information volume distribution are wider. Therefore, the WOFI is more effective and reliable when using the hierarchical item response mode.
3.The application of two item response modes in the Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory
Keyao LYU ; Yajia LAN ; Xiaofang CHEN ; Ruican SUN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(5):324-331
Objective:To evaluate the application effects of two different item response modes in the Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory (WOFI) .Methods:From June to October 2022, a stratified cluster sampling method was adopted to collect and evaluate on-site data on worker-occupation fit among medical workers in two tertiary grade A general hospitals in Sichuan Province and Henan Province (1162 participants). Ordinal categorical item response (hierarchical item response) and dichotomous item response are two commonly used item response modes in psychometric measurement. Item response theory was used to analyze and compare the evaluation effects of the two item response modes in the WOFI. The generalized partial credit model and the 2-parameter logistic model were used to compare the item difficulty, discrimination, and scale information volume under different response modes.Results:The discrimination values range of the items in the WOFI under the hierarchical item response and dichotomous item response modes was 0.98 to 2.06 and 1.24 to 2.72, respectively, and the item difficulty values range was -4.61 to 1.15 and -1.25 to 0.08, respectively. Under the hierarchical item response mode, the amount of information on the WOFI was concentrated in the range of θ (the real ability or trait level of the subject) of -4 to 2, while under the dichotomous item response mode, it was concentrated in the range of θ of-2 to 2. The scale information volume was insufficient when θ was greater than 2 for both response modes. Conclusion:The discrimination of the items of the WOFI is relatively close under the two item response modes, and the overall information volume meets the evaluation criteria. However, under the hierarchical item response mode, the item difficulty range and information volume distribution are wider. Therefore, the WOFI is more effective and reliable when using the hierarchical item response mode.
4.A Protocol for Developing Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines of Hypertension
Ying LOU ; Wenjun MA ; Zijun WANG ; Nan YANG ; Yajia SUN ; Yunlan LIU ; Ruobing LEI ; Junxian ZHAO ; Xufei LUO ; Lu WANG ; Yaolong CHEN ; Yaling HAN ; Yingxian SUN ; Yuming LI ; Jun CAI
Cardiology Discovery 2024;04(3):187-191
To improve the standard screening, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension in patients in China; realize the standardization of clinical practice of hypertension; and improve the prevention and control level of hypertension in China, it is both important and necessary to develop a clinical practice guideline for hypertension according to a recognized methodology. Jointly sponsored by the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Hypertension Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chinese Society of Cardiology, and Hypertension Committee of Cross-Straits Medicine Exchange Association, the "Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines of Hypertension" was proposed. Research Unit of Evidence-Based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guideline and Standards Research Centre of Chinese Medical Association Publishing House, Lanzhou University Institute of Health Data Science, and Lanzhou University GRADE Center will provide methodological support for the guidelines.
5.A Protocol for Developing Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines of Hypertension
Ying LOU ; Wenjun MA ; Zijun WANG ; Nan YANG ; Yajia SUN ; Yunlan LIU ; Ruobing LEI ; Junxian ZHAO ; Xufei LUO ; Lu WANG ; Yaolong CHEN ; Yaling HAN ; Yingxian SUN ; Yuming LI ; Jun CAI
Cardiology Discovery 2024;04(3):187-191
To improve the standard screening, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension in patients in China; realize the standardization of clinical practice of hypertension; and improve the prevention and control level of hypertension in China, it is both important and necessary to develop a clinical practice guideline for hypertension according to a recognized methodology. Jointly sponsored by the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Hypertension Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chinese Society of Cardiology, and Hypertension Committee of Cross-Straits Medicine Exchange Association, the "Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines of Hypertension" was proposed. Research Unit of Evidence-Based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Guideline and Standards Research Centre of Chinese Medical Association Publishing House, Lanzhou University Institute of Health Data Science, and Lanzhou University GRADE Center will provide methodological support for the guidelines.
7. Three new triterpenoid saponins from Aralia echinocaulis
Mengyun YAN ; Yajia SUN ; Ling DING ; Jiuxu SUN ; Jingzhu SONG ; Wenbin ZHOU ; Lingpeng PEI
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2022;14(2):337-341
Objective: To study the active ingredients in the root bark of Aralia echinocaulis. Methods: Three triterpenoid saponins were separated from the 70% ethanol extracts and purified by column chromatography and their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis. Compound 1 and 3 were evaluated for antioxidant activity by the in vitro DPPH free radical scavenging ability and the protective effect of OH
8.The mediating role of worker-occupation fit between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff
Ruican SUN ; Keyao LYU ; Guowen FENG ; Qiuyan XU ; Yajia LAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(7):495-500
Objective:To analyze the mediating effect of work-occupation fit between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff.Methods:Convenience sampling method was adopted to select participants of one general hospital and three specialized hospitals as respondents for a questionnaire survey in Henan Province from October 2020 to January 2021. A total of 2050 medical staff were investigated, and 1988 valid questionnaires were collected, and the effective rate of the questionnaire was 97.0% (1988/2050) . The "Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale" and "Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory" were used to evaluate the occupational stress, anxiety symptoms and worker-occupation fit level of medical staff, and the mediation effect of work-occupation fit on the relationship between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms was analyzed using a mediating effect model.Results:The average age of the 1988 medical staff was (32.7±7.8) years old, the positive detection rates of occupational stress and anxiety symptoms were 42.5% (845/1988) and 56.7% (1127/1988) , respectively. Anxiety symptoms of medical staff were positively correlated with occupational stress, negatively correlated with worker-occupation fit ( r=0.831, -0.364, P<0.001) , work-occupation fit was negatively correlated with occupational stress ( r=-0.259, P<0.001) . The results of the mediation effect analysis showed that occupational stress had a direct effect on anxiety symptoms ( β=0.677, BCa 95% CI: 0.648-0.707) , and worker-occupation fit ( β=0.047, BCa 95% CI: 0.039-0.056) , characteristic fit ( β=0.089, BCa 95% CI: 0.074-0.104) , need-supply fit ( β=0.075, BCa 95% CI: 0.062-0.089) , and ability-demand fit ( β=0.035, BCa 95% CI: 0.026-0.044) mediated the association between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff, with the mediating effect as a percentage of 6.5%, 12.3%, 10.3%, and 4.8%, respectively. Conclusion:Worker-occupation fit has a mediating effect between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff, but mainly direct effect.
9.The mediating role of worker-occupation fit between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff
Ruican SUN ; Keyao LYU ; Guowen FENG ; Qiuyan XU ; Yajia LAN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2022;40(7):495-500
Objective:To analyze the mediating effect of work-occupation fit between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff.Methods:Convenience sampling method was adopted to select participants of one general hospital and three specialized hospitals as respondents for a questionnaire survey in Henan Province from October 2020 to January 2021. A total of 2050 medical staff were investigated, and 1988 valid questionnaires were collected, and the effective rate of the questionnaire was 97.0% (1988/2050) . The "Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale" and "Worker-Occupation Fit Inventory" were used to evaluate the occupational stress, anxiety symptoms and worker-occupation fit level of medical staff, and the mediation effect of work-occupation fit on the relationship between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms was analyzed using a mediating effect model.Results:The average age of the 1988 medical staff was (32.7±7.8) years old, the positive detection rates of occupational stress and anxiety symptoms were 42.5% (845/1988) and 56.7% (1127/1988) , respectively. Anxiety symptoms of medical staff were positively correlated with occupational stress, negatively correlated with worker-occupation fit ( r=0.831, -0.364, P<0.001) , work-occupation fit was negatively correlated with occupational stress ( r=-0.259, P<0.001) . The results of the mediation effect analysis showed that occupational stress had a direct effect on anxiety symptoms ( β=0.677, BCa 95% CI: 0.648-0.707) , and worker-occupation fit ( β=0.047, BCa 95% CI: 0.039-0.056) , characteristic fit ( β=0.089, BCa 95% CI: 0.074-0.104) , need-supply fit ( β=0.075, BCa 95% CI: 0.062-0.089) , and ability-demand fit ( β=0.035, BCa 95% CI: 0.026-0.044) mediated the association between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff, with the mediating effect as a percentage of 6.5%, 12.3%, 10.3%, and 4.8%, respectively. Conclusion:Worker-occupation fit has a mediating effect between occupational stress and anxiety symptoms in medical staff, but mainly direct effect.
10.The differential features of MRI between male benign and malignant breast lesions
Yan HUANG ; Qin XIAO ; Yiqun SUN ; Qin LI ; Simin WANG ; Yajia GU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2021;55(1):48-52
Objective:To investigate the differential diagnosis of MRI between male malignant and benign breast lesions.Methods:Totally 34 patients with male breast lesions who underwent breast MRI examination from January 2011 to March 2019 were collected from Shanghai Cancer Center.All images were evaluated by two radiologists who were blinded to pathological results. When there was a disagreement, another independent senior radiologist assessed the imaging features. The imaging features including lesion location, T 1WI signal, T 2WI signal, lesion type and accompanying signs were evaluated. All lesions were confirmed by biopsy or surgical pathology. Twelve patients were in benign group, 22 patients in malignant group. The imaging findings of MRI were recorded and statistically analyzed by univariate analysis (continuous variables were tested by Mann-Whitney U test and categorical variables were tested by Fisher′s exact test). Results:Among the 34 patients, 31 cases clinically touched the mass and 3 cases showed simple nipple bleeding. In MRI signs, breast cancer showed mass-like enhancement (22/22), benign lesions showed non-mass enhancement (7/12), the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). And ipsilateral axillary enlarged lymph nodes only appeared in breast cancer, which was significantly different from that in benign lesions ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in age, lesion location, T 1WI signal, T 2WI signal, skin thickening and nipple invagination between benign and malignant lesions. There was no significant difference in the size, shape and edge of the mass between benign and malignant lesions on MRI ( P>0.05). Conclusions:MRI can distinguish male malignant and benign breast lesions. Most of non-mass enhancement are benign lesion and enlarged lymph nodes are helpful to detect breast cancer, nipple retraction and skin thickening in the diagnosis of male breast cancer are limited.

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