2019 Research Projects and Reports
WorkplaceNL approved research funding for the following research projects; findings from the research will be posted when available:
- Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) prevention: a practical implementation guide for Newfoundland and Labrador
- Authors: Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd, Emma Irvin, Siobhan Cardoso and Quenby Mahood, Institute for Work and Health
- Description: Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) prevention: a practical implementation guide for Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Research funding also supported the development of an easy-to-use resource to help workplaces in Newfoundland and Labrador prevent MSIs and resulting disabilities. The full scientific study is also included.
- Approved funding: $84,161.00
- Proposal project duration (months): 12
- Project documents:
- Implementing MSI prevention programs: Advice from workplaces for workplaces: A resource informed by research and Newfoundland and Labrador practice evidence on implementing successful musculoskeletal injury prevention programs
- Implementing MSI prevention programs: Advice from workplaces for workplaces: A summary
- Full Scientific Study: Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) prevention: a practical implementation resource for Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)
- Understanding Work-Related Injuries, Risk Factors, and Short-term Outcomes among Middle-Aged and Older Workers Using National Data for Provincial Comparisons
- Authors: Dr. Shahin Shooshtari and Dr. Verena Menec, University of Manitoba
- Description: Research funding provided useful information at both the provincial and national level, on the nature of work-related injuries among middle-aged and older workers, to support healthy and active aging and workplace injury prevention.
- Approved funding: $66,931.00
- Proposal project duration (months): 12
- Project documents:
- Executive Summary: Work-Related Injuries in Middle-Aged and Older Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Final Report: Work-Related Injuries in Middle-Aged and Older Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Presentation
- Infographic 1: Work-related Injury rates among workers aged 45+ years (Canada and by province)
- Infographic 2: Risk factors of work-related injuries among workers aged 45+ years (Canada and Newfoundland & Labrador)
- Infographic 3: Health Outcomes of work-related injuries among workers aged 45+ years (Canada)
- Infographic 4: Occupation characteristics of injured workers aged 45+ years in Newfoundland & Labrador
- Assessing Operational Stress Injuries and Symptoms for Mental Health Care Providers in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador
- Author: Dr. Zoe Hilton, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (Penetanguishene, ON); Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador; Brockerville Mental Health Centre
- Description: Prior research identified a link between rates of violence exposure and operational stress injury symptoms. Research funding supported this collaboration through a similar study to Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Approved funding: $61,000.00
- Proposal project duration (months): 12
- Project documents:
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