Debra K Olson
University of Minnesota
43 Papers
354 Citations
Debra K Olson is an academic researcher from University of Minnesota. The author has contributed to research in topics: Occupational safety and health & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 43 publications.
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Form follows function
TL;DR: This descriptive study characterized the functions of a random sample of members of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses from eight Midwestern states in 1994, finding the most frequently performed function was “evaluate status of employees returning to work after absence”.
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One Health Core Competency Domains.
Rebekah Frankson,Rebekah Frankson,William Hueston,William Hueston,Kira A. Christian,Debra K Olson,Mary Lee,Linda Valeri,Raymond R. Hyatt,Joseph Annelli,Carol Rubin +10 more
TL;DR: These core competency domains have been used to develop new continuing professional education programs for One Health professionals and help university curricula prepare new graduates to be able to contribute more effectively to One Health approaches.
Incidence, prevalence, and variables associated with low back pain in staff nurses
TL;DR: More attention should be given to adequate staff availability for shared lifting activities, better design and use of mechanical lifting aids, and further research in how to safely perform tasks from the side of the bed.
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Health hazards affecting the animal confinement farm worker.
Debra K Olson,Susan M. Bark +1 more
TL;DR: F arming is a dynamic process, which means that occupational exposures change as the production process, equipment, weather, and conditions change.
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The evidence base for effectiveness of preparedness training: A retrospective analysis
Margaret A. Potter,Kathleen R. Miner,Daniel J. Barnett,Rebecca Orfaly Cadigan,Laura M. Lloyd,Debra K Olson,Cindy L. Parker,Elena Savoia,Kimberley Shoaf +8 more
TL;DR: In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) commissioned an Evidence-Based Gaps Collaboration Group to consider whether past experience could help guide future efforts to educate and train public health workers in responding to emergencies and disasters.
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