Work
Work (Medicine)
Work (pronounced: /wɜːrk/) in the context of medicine, refers to the physical or mental effort exerted to do or make something, often in relation to occupational health and safety.
Etymology
The term "work" originates from the Old English weorc or werc, which has the same meaning.
Definition
In medicine, work is often discussed in the context of Occupational Health, which is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. It involves the prevention and management of occupational diseases, injuries, and disabilities.
Related Terms
- Occupational Disease: Any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity.
- Occupational Therapy: A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
- Ergonomics: The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
- Workplace Stress: The harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
- Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs): Injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Work
- Wikipedia's article - Work
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