Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia

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• Doctor of Philosophy
• Professor (Assistant) at University of Toronto

Purpose Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of work-related disability, and accessing telehealth therapies can be a promising modality for workers with MDD. Barriers to accessing in-person mental healthcare, such as limited availability and accessibility in rural and remote communities, financial constraints, and stigma, ha...

Gender-based violence (GBV) in the academic job sector is a critical issue that intersects with broader systemic and structural inequities, but research is limited. To study the prevalence, effects, and prevention measures of interpersonal GBV within the academic job sector, a meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted in accordance with the...

Background Individuals with arthritis often face significant challenges in their activities of daily living and work performance, resulting in substantial effects on both their personal and professional lives. Objective This study aims to determine whether workers with arthritis within the Canadian working-age population are more or less likely to...

Purpose This qualitative study investigated the needs, barriers, and facilitators that affect primary care providers’ involvement in supporting patients’ stay-at-work and return-to-work following injury or illness. It also aims to understand the lived experiences of primary care providers who participated in the Extension for Community Healthcare O...

Background/objectives Mental health issues are prevalent among healthcare workers, but help-seeking behavior in this groups remains under-researched. The purpose of this study was to explore predictors of and barriers to mental health help-seeking among healthcare workers in Canada, compared to workers from other sectors. Design This quantitative...

Background Studies across the extant literature suggest that less-experienced healthcare workers are more likely to experience adverse outcomes such as burnout, sick leaves, or intend to leave the profession. Thus, one’s readiness to practice is an important element that requires more attention. While extensive research exists on the readiness of c...

BACKGROUND: The objective of this paper is to identify key ethical issues associated with biological sampling in Aboriginal populations in Canada and to recommend approaches that can be taken to address these issues.METHODS: Our work included the review of notable biological sampling cases and issues. We examined several significant cases (Nuu-chah...

Health care systems were subjected to an unprecedented surge of critically ill patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which required management by Respiratory Therapists (RTs). Despite the high level of burnout reported in this health care professional group, we have limited knowledge about the lived experience of RTs during the pan...

Introduction. Long COVID affects individuals labour market participation in many ways. While some cannot work at all, others may return to work (RTW) in a limited capacity. Determining what rehabilitation or related strategies are safe and effective for facilitating RTW is necessary. Objectives. To synthesize evidence on RTW interventions for peopl...

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling common chronic inflammatory joint disease. In Ontario, the burden is higher in those aged 65 and older, in females, and in northern communities. This study examined patient disease impact and healthcare provider access and satisfaction as well as provider satisfaction, patient experience and educa...

Mental health problems negatively impact workplaces. Poor mental health in the workplace contributes to higher turnover, poor worker engagement, and job dissatisfaction. The health and safety implications can be especially serious: poor mental health in the workplace increases the risk of accidents and injuries. This risk is notably elevated in ind...

Postsecondary students with disabilities (SWDs) face significant challenges to their academic and personal well-being. There is a demand for more supportive strategies to facilitate fulfilling and equitable academic experiences for SWDs. This review aimed to (1) determine the effectiveness of various interventions, programs, and accommodations for...

Pharmacy settings pose various and unpredictable dangers to workers, including biological, chemical, psychosocial hazards. Pharmacy technicians and assistants are a vulnerable and at-risk population. Workers are exposed to unique workplace hazards that impact their physical, mental, and social wellbeing, such as exposure to hazardous medication, vi...

Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the evidence and examine the effect of telerehabilitation interventions compared to face-to-face rehabilitation interventions on physical functioning, mental health, and pain reduction among employed individuals, 18 years old and older. Methods Following the Preferred Reporting I...

Background Health issues caused and/or exacerbated by work are common in patients seeking primary health care. Yet, primary care providers generally receive little or no training in the assessment and management of occupational injuries and illnesses. Aims To conduct a pilot project to develop, implement and evaluate a programme to teach occupatio...

Purpose The construction industry is a diverse sector with exposure to multiple psychosocial and environmental workplace hazards that increase the risk of injury. This scoping review aims to consolidate the existing literature on the physical and psychosocial determinants influencing the risk of occupational physical injuries among construction wor...

Electrical workers experience difficult psychosocial working conditions that may expose them to poor mental health outcomes. This study aims to explore the relationships between psychological distress, access to social support, burnout, and sleep quality in Canadian electrical workers. A 30-item cross-sectional survey including the Pittsburgh Sleep...

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the home healthcare industry, with increased rates of burnout and stress among homecare rehabilitation professionals (hcRPs). This study aimed to (1) examine the nature of burnout and occupational stress among homecare rehabilitation professionals at a large home care organization in Ont...

Presenteeism and absenteeism impact an individual’s ability to work efficiently. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated their effect on teleworkers. The current literature regarding presenteeism and absenteeism is broad, with various definitions of both phenomena making it difficult for researchers to measure accurately. This scoping re...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to remote work, leading to increased attention on presenteeism and absenteeism among remote workers. Understanding the implications of these phenomena on worker health and productivity is crucial for optimizing remote work arrangements and developing policies to improve employee well-b...

Background Gender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately affects young women and LGBTQ+ individuals, and therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to i) qualitatively identify the prevalence and experience of GBV in virtual work environments and ii) evaluate the current workplace policies, interventions or tools to protect a...

Background Burnout and occupational stress can significantly impact home care rehabilitation professions (hcRPs) participation and engagement at work. The hcRPs provide services to clients who need help at home or long-term care facilities around the clock. This study aimed to understand burnout and job stress among hcRPs for racial/ethnic disparit...

Introduction Medical laboratory professionals are mostly women and play a crucial role in delivering health services and provide and perform millions of tests daily on blood, body fluids, cells and tissues. The study examined the mental health and well-being of medical laboratory professionals working during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Introduction Primary care providers (PCPs) have scarce access to specialists in occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) regarding return to work, occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental exposures. We conducted a pilot project to develop, implement and evaluate a teaching program on OEM for PCPs. The program also sought to improve...

Introduction The objectives of this study were to examine the nature of burnout and occupational stress among home care rehabilitation professionals (hcRPs) working at a large home care agency in Toronto, transitioning out of the COVID-19 pandemic; and understand their lived-experiences with burnout and occupational stress. Methods This study used...

Rehabilitation therapists (RTs) have developed substantial mental health problems since the pandemic. Our study aimed to understand the experience of COVID-19 on occupational therapists and physiotherapists practicing in Canada, how the pandemic may have affected care delivery, and to identify new learnings articulated by RTs. A qualitative descrip...

Gender-based violence (GBV) poses a significant concern in the construction and natural resources industries, where women, due to lower social status and integration, are at heightened risk. This systematic review aimed to identify the prevalence and experience of GBV in the construction and natural resources industries. A systematic search across...

Autistic individuals often experience a wide range of barriers and challenges with employment across their lifetime. Despite their strengths and abilities to contribute to the workforce, many individuals experience unemployment, underemployment and malemployment. However, current supports and services are often inadequate to meet their needs. To al...

Study design We conducted a mixed-methods sequential explanatory study. In India, most spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur within low socioeconomic status populations, typically resulting in poor vocational outcomes post-injury and difficulty reintegrating into the community. This study will increase our understanding of how vocational rehabilitation...

Canadian registered pharmacy technicians (RPTs) were vital in supporting pharmacy operations during the pandemic. However, they have received little attention during or pre-pandemic. This study aimed to identify and understand the stressors experienced by Canadian RPTs during the pandemic and gain insights on lessons learned to help improve the pro...

To evaluate the effectiveness of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interventions, the Workplace Outcome Suite (WOS) was developed. This study aims to determine if the new WOS 5-item version can be used to approximate the WOS 25-item version without excessive loss of reliability, validity, or sensitivity. A quantitative psychometric evaluation study...

Introduction There is a pressing need for transitional care that prepares rural dwelling medical patients to identify and respond to the signs of worsening health conditions. An evidence-based warning signs intervention has the potential to address this need. While the intervention is predominantly delivered by nurses, other healthcare providers ma...

Background: The annual cost of mental illnesses in Canada is estimated to be $50 billion. Research from other countries have suggested that employment status is associated with mental and physical health. Within the Canadian context, there is a dearth of research on the relationship between employment and mental health. Objective: To explore the r...

Home care rehabilitation professionals (hcRPs) provide health services for clients with a broad range of medical conditions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, home care rehabilitation professionals experienced exacerbations of pre-existing work-related stressors, increased risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, reduced resource availability, great...

Introduction Mood disorders can have a negative impact on daily functioning because cognitive deficits are exacerbated when individuals experience associated symptoms. Nevertheless, yoga therapy has been found to have enhancing features to well-being and quality of life. Occupational therapists are well positioned to include yoga as a modality to b...

This study aims to explore the differences in the psychological impact of COVID-19 on physicians, specifically those who volunteered or were contractually obligated to provide care for COVID-19 patients. While previous research has predominantly focused on the physical health consequences and risk of exposure for healthcare workers, limited attenti...

Objective Cognitive impairment (CI) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) negatively impacts health‐related quality of life leading to activity limitations. This qualitative study aimed to (1) explore the effect of SLE‐related CI on activities of daily living and life role participation and (2) describe factors influencing activity restriction and...

Workers in the trades sectors often experience mental health issues and decreased work ability due to occupational stress, workplace hazards and living in danger or constant fear of injury. Understanding the impacts of psychosocial risk factors on construction workers' mental health can aid in decreasing workplace injuries, lessening disabilities a...

Objectives This study aims to explore the overall and specific aspects of the functioning of medical laboratory professionals (MLPs) in Ontario, Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design A cross-sectional analysis where a questionnaire was used to assess the mental status of MLPs. Setting An online questionnaire administered in Ontario, Canada....

(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) in the healthcare system. Little is known about the challenges MLTs faced in keeping up with the unprecedented demands posed by the pandemic, which contributed to the notable staff shortage in the profession. This study aims to identif...

In this Letter to the Editor, the authors point out occupational health and safety risks for para-medics, and highlight the relevant role carried out by multidisciplinary occupational health services in the prevention of occupational risks and the promotion of physical and mental well-being of these workers. RÉSUMÉ. Dans cette lettre à l'éditeur, n...

Labour mobility and subsequent workers migration is an increasing trend worldwide and can be a force that counteracts Canada’s shortage of skilled labour. Supercommuting allows workers facing economic challenges to pursue more financially advantageous work opportunities in other regions. This study aimed to evaluate the “supercommuting” labour mobi...

(1) Background: Global warming is one of the most severe environmental problems humans are facing now. This study aims to assess the impacts of economic growth, trade openness, urbanization, and energy consumption on carbon emissions in India; (2) Methodology: In this longitudinal study, data have been collected from World Development Indicators an...

Background Throughout the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic high rate of chronic diseases have been reported, including respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of coronary artery disease has remained high throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which also draws great concern towards it. This study seeks to provide a pooled estimate...

The workplace is a vital setting to support positive mental health. Mental health conditions in the workforce contribute to decreased work engagement and participation. There is existing literature on return-to-work (RTW) interventions for individuals with work-related mental health conditions, however, there lacks consensus on their effectiveness....

Understanding the experiences and stressors of education workers is critical for making improvements and planning for future emergency situations. Province-specific studies offer valuable information to understand the stressors of returning to the workplace. This study aims to identify the stressors education workers experienced when returning to w...

Background The World Health Organization announced the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since then, rapid implementation of telehealth approaches into the healthcare system have been evident. The pandemic has drastically impacted the lives of many around the globe and has detrimentally affected our healthc...

Background The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased stress among healthcare professionals. Among these healthcare providers are Ontario pharmacists, who are facing new and pre-existing challenges and new stressors since the pandemic. Objectives This study aimed to understand the stressors and lessons learned by Ontario pharm...

Background: Concussion occurs when an external force to the head induces disruption of brain function, and in around 15% of those who have sustained a concussion, symptoms persist beyond three months, disrupting daily living and limiting the ability to participate in work. In Canada, almost 200,000 people experience concussions annually. Identifyin...

In 2003, the United States saw an epidemic of monkeypox that was later traced back to rodents of West Africa infected with the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Disease in the United States seemed less severe than the smallpox-like disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In this study, researchers analyzed data from Central Africa: two distinc...

Healthcare workers have been under a great deal of stress and have been experiencing burnout throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these, healthcare workers are pharmacists who have been instrumental in the fight against the pandemic. This scoping review examined the impact of the pandemic on pharmacists' mental health and their antecedents using...

This special issue, “Inequalities in COVID-19 Healthcare and Research Affecting Women,” presents a rich collection of articles from all over, including Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe. The issue is a compilation of various articles addressing diverse topics such as gender gaps, violence against women, gender bias inresearch, post...

Backgrounds Healthcare workers have experienced considerable stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these healthcare workers are medical laboratory professionals and rehabilitation specialists, specifically, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, who all perform critical services for the functioning of a healthcare system...

Several factors have been identified to influence the registration and retention of apprentices in the construction trades. Employer engagement is a key factor to promote growth in apprenticeships in the construction trades as participation rates continue to be low among small-to-medium-sized employers. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness...

Background: Long COVID syndrome is a significant cause of morbidity in COVID-19 28 patients who remain symptomatic with varied clinical presentations beyond three weeks. Further-29 more, the relevance of considering cardiovascular outcomes in post-COVID-19 syndrome is im-30 portant in the current COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Methods: This systematic revi...

This special issue, “Reimagining Universal Health Coverage and other global health targets in the post-Covid-19 era,” presents a collection of articles on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and other health-related United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Achieving UHC was one of the world's nations' goals when they adopted the SDGs in 20...

Job satisfaction has been widely studied across several healthcare disciplines and is correlated with important outcomes such as job performance and employee mental health. However, there is limited research on job satisfaction among medical laboratory professionals (MLPs), a key healthcare group that aids in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care....

Introduction: Infection with SARS-CoV-2 is particularly hazardous in patients with cardiovascular pathology, diabetes or chronic lung disease. Arginine vasopressin (AVP), an antidiuretic hormone secreted in response to hemodynamic and osmotic disturbances plays a crucial role in maintenance of cardiovascular homeostasis. Copeptin has shown promisin...

Background: Monkeypox is a global public health concern, given the recent outbreaks in non-endemic countries where little scientific evidence exists on the disease. Specifically, there is a lack of data on asymptomatic monkeypox virus infection. This study aims to evaluate the overall prevalence of asymptomatic monkeypox virus infection. Methods: I...

(i) Background: Working in the electrical and plumbing sectors is physically demanding, and the incidence of physical injury and work disability is high. This study aimed to assess the mental health and well-being of skilled trades workers working in the electrical and plumbing sectors; (ii) Methods: Forty participants completed an online survey as...

Objectives Human monkeypox virus infection is the recently declared public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization. Besides, there is scanty literature available on the use of antivirals in monkeypox virus infection. This systematic review compiles all evidence of various antivirals used on their efficacy,...

Abstract Objectives There are few articles on the use of antivirals in human monkeypox virus infection, a public health emergency of international concern. This systematic review compiles all evidence on their efficacy and safety and summarizes their mechanisms of action. Methods A review was done for all original studies mentioning individual...

COVID-19 is a disease that affects the quality of life in all aspects. However, the government policy applied in 2020 impacted the lifestyle of the whole world. In this sense, the study of sentiments of people in different countries is a very important task to face future challenges related to lockdown caused by a virus. To contribute to this objec...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed various aspects of our lives, including how we work. Since the start of the pandemic, numerous organizations in Canada have mandated their employees to work from home (WFH) on a full-time basis. The rapid rise in the number of remote workers and the possibility for WFH continuing in the futur...

Background: The increasing prevalence and subsequent mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Indian prisoners are often ignored by policymakers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to analyze the rising burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Indian prisons and estimate the pooled prevalence of depression among Indian prisone...

Work-from-home has become an increasingly adopted practice globally. Given the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, such arrangements have risen substantially in a short timeframe. Work-from-home has been associated with several physical and mental health outcomes. This relationship has been supported by previous research; however, these health and...

Background: The Indigenous workforce in Canada is challenged by a history of Euro-Canadian colonialism that has presented deleterious health outcomes, including those in the workplace. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the workplace mental health of Indigenous workers. Methods: We used the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)...

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), which produces lesions similar to smallpox among human beings. The MPXV outbreak (which is endemic to rainforest African countries) has emerged as a major global concern. In recent years, exposure to MPXV was reported among certain occupational groups, including veterinary staff,...

Introduction: This study aims to explore how essential workers in Europe differed from the rest of the population in terms of their experiences of social life, access to services, mental well-being, and perceived benefits of the lockdown. Methods: This study used a descriptive analysis to evaluate the overall experiences of the essential workers in...

and Keywords Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are at high-risk for adverse mental health outcomes during disease outbreaks. To support development of evidence-informed mitigation strategies, we conducted a scoping review to identify the extent of research pertaining to EMS personnel’s mental health during disease outbreaks and summarized...

Objectives The overall objective of this proposed project is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health, functioning and wellbeing of medical laboratory technologists (MLT) and medical laboratory technicians/assistants (MLT/A) in Ontario, Canada. Methods A cross-sectional study included a self-reported questionnaire for ML...

Objective This cross-sectional study examined the self-perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2,378 education workers in Ontario, Canada, during the second wave. Methods We examined six domains of functioning as per the short version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule-2.0. Participants selected if their functioni...

Introduction: Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) have been increasingly used in the workplace to mitigate the effect of work-related stress and improve psychological well-being among employees. Military workers returning home from combat and veterans face a high burden of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). This systematic review aimed to inv...

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking affected the mental well-being of nearly all strata of the population. Teachers, who were employed to teach online courses during lockdown have been psychologically distressed. The primary aim of the current study was to estimate the prevalence and differences in the Burnout Syndrome (BOS) sym...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed various aspects of our lives, including how we work. Since the start of the pandemic, numerous organizations in Canada have mandated their employees to work from home (WFH) on a full-time basis. The rapid rise in the number of remote workers and the possibility for WFH continuing in the future signifies...