Open AccessOpportunities and challenges for collaboration in research and practice in injury prevention across work and other settings
Author(s) -
Breslin Fc,
Harry S. Shan
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.924
Subject(s) - work (physics) , public relations , business , medicine , political science , engineering , mechanical engineering
Even though injuries at work and in other settings (homes, roads, etc) commonly involve similar mechanisms, research and prevention are usually specific to each setting. The potential benefits of addressing common features of injury prevention are noted across setting, while some unique features of the work environment are acknowledged. Further integration is recommended using the following approaches: (i) organization of research questions by injury mechanisms and (ii) support of comparative research across settings by funding agencies.