Opportunities and challenges for collaboration in research and practice in injury prevention across work and other settings

Journal article

2005 Oct 01

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health

31

5

401-403

16273967

No

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