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Työterveyshuolto

Jukka Uitti

LT, työterveyshuollon ja työlääketieteen professori, emeritus 1.1.2020-

Aikaisemmat työt:

Työterveyslaitoksessa (FIOH) erikoislääkäri 1985-1992, ylilääkäri (chief physician) 1992-2019 ja Työterveyslaitoksen ja Tampereen yliopistollisen sairaalan työlääketieteen poliklinikan (outpatient clinic of Occupational Medicine) ylilääkärinä vuosina 1993-2014.

Pääasialliset tutkimuskohteet/focus of research, see publications:

– työhön liittyvät hengityselin sairaudet, allergiset sairaudet
– ammattitaudit
– työterveystoiminnan vaikuttavuus (mm. työkyvyn tuen toimintamallit).

Julkaisut / Publications during last years

SoleCRIS

2019

  1. Lusa, S, Käpykangas, SM, Ansio, H, Houni, P, Uitti, J. Employee Satisfaction With Working Space and Its Association With Well-Being-A Cross-Sectional Study in a Multi-Space Office. Front Public Health. 2019;7 :358. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00358. PubMed PMID:31828055 PubMed Central PMC6892401.
  2. Pihlajamäki, M, Uitti, J, Arola, H, Korhonen, M, Nummi, T, Taimela, S et al.. Self-reported health problems in a health risk appraisal predict permanent work disability: a prospective cohort study of 22,023 employees from different sectors in Finland with up to 6-year follow-up. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2020;93 (4):445-456. doi: 10.1007/s00420-019-01497-2. PubMed PMID:31786668 PubMed Central PMC7118033.
  3. Pihlajamäki, M, Uitti, J, Arola, H, Ollikainen, J, Korhonen, M, Nummi, T et al.. Self-reported health problems and obesity predict sickness absence during a 12-month follow-up: a prospective cohort study in 21 608 employees from different industries. BMJ Open. 2019;9 (10):e025967. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025967. PubMed PMID:31676640 PubMed Central PMC6830705.
  4. Nynäs, P, Vilpas, S, Kankare, E, Karjalainen, J, Lehtimäki, L, Numminen, J et al.. Observational cross-sectional study on Symptoms Associated to Moisture DAmage at Workplace: the SAMDAW study protocol. BMJ Open. 2019;9 (6):e026485. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026485. PubMed PMID:31243032 PubMed Central PMC6597744.
  5. Oksa, P, Sauni, R, Talola, N, Virtanen, S, Nevalainen, J, Saalo, A et al.. Trends in occupational diseases in Finland, 1975-2013: a register study. BMJ Open. 2019;9 (4):e024040. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024040. PubMed PMID:31015267 PubMed Central PMC6500243.
  6. Reho, TTM, Atkins, SA, Talola, N, Sumanen, MPT, Viljamaa, M, Uitti, J et al.. Frequent attenders at risk of disability pension: a longitudinal study combining routine and register data. Scand J Public Health. 2020;48 (2):181-189. doi: 10.1177/1403494819838663. PubMed PMID:30973068 PubMed Central PMC7042497.
  7. Rannisto, S, Okuloff, A, Uitti, J, Paananen, M, Rannisto, PH, Malmivaara, A et al.. Correction of leg-length discrepancy among meat cutters with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019;20 (1):105. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2478-3. PubMed PMID:30871549 PubMed Central PMC6417033.
  8. Reho, TTM, Atkins, SA, Talola, N, Sumanen, MPT, Viljamaa, M, Uitti, J et al.. Occasional and persistent frequent attenders and sickness absences in occupational health primary care: a longitudinal study in Finland. BMJ Open. 2019;9 (2):e024980. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024980. PubMed PMID:30782922 PubMed Central PMC6411255.
  9. Taponen, S, Uitti, J, Karvala, K, Luukkonen, R, Lehtimäki, L. Asthma diagnosed in late adulthood is linked to work disability and poor employment status. Respir Med. 2019;147 :76-78. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2019.01.004. PubMed PMID:30704704 .
  10. Reho, TTM, Atkins, SA, Talola, N, Viljamaa, M, Sumanen, MPT, Uitti, J et al.. Frequent attenders in occupational health primary care: A cross-sectional study. Scand J Public Health. 2019;47 (1):28-36. doi: 10.1177/1403494818777436. PubMed PMID:29806549 .

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2018

  1. Reho, T, Atkins, S, Talola, N, Sumanen, M, Viljamaa, M, Uitti, J et al.. Comparing occasional and persistent frequent attenders in occupational health primary care – a longitudinal study. BMC Public Health. 2018;18 (1):1291. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-6217-8. PubMed PMID:30477466 PubMed Central PMC6260555.
  2. Vertanen-Greis, H, Löyttyniemi, E, Uitti, J. Voice Disorders are Associated With Stress Among Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Finland. J Voice. 2020;34 (3):488.e1-488.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2018.08.021. PubMed PMID:30396701 .
  3. Karvala, K, Uitti, J, Taponen, S, Luukkonen, R, Lehtimäki, L. Asthma trigger perceptions are associated with work disability. Respir Med. 2018;139 :19-26. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.04.010. PubMed PMID:29857997 .
  4. Reho, TTM, Atkins, SA, Talola, N, Viljamaa, M, Sumanen, MPT, Uitti, J et al.. Frequent attenders in occupational health primary care: A cross-sectional study. Scand J Public Health. 2019;47 (1):28-36. doi: 10.1177/1403494818777436. PubMed PMID:29806549 .
  5. Nurmela, K, Mattila, A, Heikkinen, V, Uitti, J, Ylinen, A, Virtanen, P et al.. Identification of Depression and Screening for Work Disabilities among Long-Term Unemployed People. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018;15 (5):. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15050909. PubMed PMID:29751563 PubMed Central PMC5981948.
  6. Taponen, S, Lehtimäki, L, Karvala, K, Luukkonen, R, Uitti, J. Employment status and changes in working career in relation to asthma: a cross-sectional survey. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2018;13 :8. doi: 10.1186/s12995-018-0189-6. PubMed PMID:29456589 PubMed Central PMC5813354.
  7. Nurmela, K, Mattila, A, Heikkinen, V, Uitti, J, Ylinen, A, Virtanen, P et al.. Identification of major depressive disorder among the long-term unemployed. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2018;53 (1):45-52. doi: 10.1007/s00127-017-1457-y. PubMed PMID:29124293 .

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2017

  1. Nurmela, K, Mattila, A, Heikkinen, V, Uitti, J, Ylinen, A, Virtanen, P et al.. Identification of major depressive disorder among the long-term unemployed. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2018;53 (1):45-52. doi: 10.1007/s00127-017-1457-y. PubMed PMID:29124293 .
  2. Taponen, S, Lehtimäki, L, Karvala, K, Luukkonen, R, Uitti, J. Correlates of employment status in individuals with asthma: a cross-sectional survey. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2017;12 :19. doi: 10.1186/s12995-017-0165-6. PubMed PMID:28747990 PubMed Central PMC5525303.
  3. Atkins, S, Ojajärvi, U, Talola, N, Viljamaa, M, Nevalainen, J, Uitti, J et al.. Impact of improved recording of work-relatedness in primary care visits at occupational health services on sickness absences: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2017;18 (1):352. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2076-3. PubMed PMID:28747193 PubMed Central PMC5530531.
  4. Väänänen, T, Lehtimäki, L, Vuolteenaho, K, Hämäläinen, M, Oksa, P, Vierikko, T et al.. Glycoprotein YKL-40 Levels in Plasma Are Associated with Fibrotic Changes on HRCT in Asbestos-Exposed Subjects. Mediators Inflamm. 2017;2017 :1797512. doi: 10.1155/2017/1797512. PubMed PMID:28588347 PubMed Central PMC5446868.
  5. Sauni, R, Oksa, P, Uitti, J, Linna, A, Kerttula, R, Pukkala, E et al.. Cancer incidence among Finnish male cobalt production workers in 1969-2013: a cohort study. BMC Cancer. 2017;17 (1):340. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3333-2. PubMed PMID:28521771 PubMed Central PMC5437691.
  6. Halonen, JI, Atkins, S, Hakulinen, H, Pesonen, S, Uitti, J. Collaboration between employers and occupational health service providers: a systematic review of key characteristics. BMC Public Health. 2017;17 (1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3924-x. PubMed PMID:28056910 PubMed Central PMC5217434.
  7. Pavela, M, Uitti, J, Pukkala, E. Cancer incidence among copper smelting and nickel refining workers in Finland. Am J Ind Med. 2017;60 (1):87-95. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22662. PubMed PMID:27747921 .

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2016

  1. Pavela, M, Uitti, J, Pukkala, E. Cancer incidence among copper smelting and nickel refining workers in Finland. Am J Ind Med. 2017;60 (1):87-95. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22662. PubMed PMID:27747921 .
  2. Järvelä, M, Huvinen, M, Viitanen, AK, Kanerva, T, Vanhala, E, Uitti, J et al.. Characterization of particle exposure in ferrochromium and stainless steel production. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2016;13 (7):558-68. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1159687. PubMed PMID:26950803 .

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2015

  1. Sauni, R, Toivio, P, Esko, T, Pääkkönen, R, Uitti, J. Effective information campaign for management of exposure to hand-arm vibration in the metal and construction industries. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2015;21 (2):158-65. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2015.1029287. PubMed PMID:26323774 .
  2. Rannisto, S, Okuloff, A, Uitti, J, Paananen, M, Rannisto, PH, Malmivaara, A et al.. Leg-length discrepancy is associated with low back pain among those who must stand while working. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2015;16 :110. doi: 10.1186/s12891-015-0571-9. PubMed PMID:25943907 PubMed Central PMC4433073.
  3. Nurmela, K, Heikkinen, V, Hokkanen, R, Ylinen, A, Uitti, J, Mattila, A et al.. Identification of alcohol abuse and transition from long-term unemployment to disability pension. Scand J Public Health. 2015;43 (5):518-24. doi: 10.1177/1403494815580149. PubMed PMID:25930940 .
  4. Sauni, R, Verbeek, JH, Uitti, J, Jauhiainen, M, Kreiss, K, Sigsgaard, T et al.. Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;2015 (2):CD007897. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007897.pub3. PubMed PMID:25715323 PubMed Central PMC6769180.
  5. Sauni, R, Toivio, P, Pääkkönen, R, Malmström, J, Uitti, J. Work disability after diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2015;88 (8):1061-8. doi: 10.1007/s00420-015-1034-1. PubMed PMID:25701084 .
  6. Koskela, K, Oksa, P, Sauni, R, Linnainmaa, M, Toivio, P, Lehtimäki, L et al.. Pulmonary inflammation in foundry workers. J Occup Environ Med. 2015;57 (2):124-8. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000390. PubMed PMID:25654513 .

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2014

  1. Karvala, K, Nordman, H, Luukkonen, R, Uitti, J. Asthma related to workplace dampness and impaired work ability. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2014;87 (1):1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00420-012-0830-0. PubMed PMID:23208737 .

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2013

  1. Konttinen, J, Lindholm, H, Sinisalo, J, Kuosma, E, Halonen, J, Hopsu, L et al.. Association between lowered endothelial function measured by peripheral arterial tonometry and cardio-metabolic risk factors – a cross-sectional study of Finnish municipal workers at risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2013;13 :83. doi: 10.1186/1471-2261-13-83. PubMed PMID:24118794 PubMed Central PMC3852074.
  2. Sauni, R, Uitti, J, Jauhiainen, M, Kreiss, K, Sigsgaard, T, Verbeek, JH et al.. Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma (Review). Evid Based Child Health. 2013;8 (3):944-1000. doi: 10.1002/ebch.1914. PubMed PMID:23877912 .
  3. Eerikäinen, J, Nynäs, P, Uitti, J. [Subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis after occupational mold exposure]. Duodecim. 2013;129 (9):972-5. . PubMed PMID:23786111 .
  4. Nynäs, P, Uitti, J, Karjalainen, J, Numminen, J, Halme, E. [Airways dysfunction syndromes RADS and RUDS]. Duodecim. 2013;129 (6):615-9. . PubMed PMID:23614227 .
  5. Karvala, K, Uitti, J, Luukkonen, R, Nordman, H. Quality of life of patients with asthma related to damp and moldy work environments. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2013;39 (1):96-105. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3289. PubMed PMID:22407188 .

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2012

  1. Karvala, K, Nordman, H, Luukkonen, R, Uitti, J. Asthma related to workplace dampness and impaired work ability. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2014;87 (1):1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00420-012-0830-0. PubMed PMID:23208737 .
  2. Leivo-Korpela, S, Lehtimäki, L, Nieminen, R, Oksa, P, Vierikko, T, Järvenpää, R et al.. Adipokine adipsin is associated with the degree of lung fibrosis in asbestos-exposed workers. Respir Med. 2012;106 (10):1435-40. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2012.07.003. PubMed PMID:22832039 .
  3. Karvala, K, Uitti, J, Luukkonen, R, Nordman, H. Quality of life of patients with asthma related to damp and moldy work environments. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2013;39 (1):96-105. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3289. PubMed PMID:22407188 .
  4. Nevanperä, NJ, Hopsu, L, Kuosma, E, Ukkola, O, Uitti, J, Laitinen, JH et al.. Occupational burnout, eating behavior, and weight among working women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012;95 (4):934-43. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.014191. PubMed PMID:22378728 .
  5. Sauni, R, Oksa, P, Lehtimäki, L, Toivio, P, Palmroos, P, Nieminen, R et al.. Increased alveolar nitric oxide and systemic inflammation markers in silica-exposed workers. Occup Environ Med. 2012;69 (4):256-60. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2011-100347. PubMed PMID:22068172 .

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2011

  1. Rannisto, S, Paalanne, N, Rannisto, PH, Haapanen, A, Oksaoja, S, Uitti, J et al.. Measurement of leg-length discrepancy using laser-based ultrasound method. Acta Radiol. 2011;52 (10):1143-6. doi: 10.1258/ar.2011.110268. PubMed PMID:22090464 .
  2. Sauni, R, Oksa, P, Lehtimäki, L, Toivio, P, Palmroos, P, Nieminen, R et al.. Increased alveolar nitric oxide and systemic inflammation markers in silica-exposed workers. Occup Environ Med. 2012;69 (4):256-60. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2011-100347. PubMed PMID:22068172 .
  3. Sauni, R, Uitti, J, Jauhiainen, M, Kreiss, K, Sigsgaard, T, Verbeek, JH et al.. Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011; (9):CD007897. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007897.pub2. PubMed PMID:21901714 .
  4. Karvala, K, Toskala, E, Luukkonen, R, Uitti, J, Lappalainen, S, Nordman, H et al.. Prolonged exposure to damp and moldy workplaces and new-onset asthma. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2011;84 (7):713-21. doi: 10.1007/s00420-011-0677-9. PubMed PMID:21769455 .

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2010

  1. Lehtimäki, L, Oksa, P, Järvenpää, R, Vierikko, T, Nieminen, R, Kankaanranta, H et al.. Pulmonary inflammation in asbestos-exposed subjects with borderline parenchymal changes on HRCT. Respir Med. 2010;104 (7):1042-9. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2010.01.019. PubMed PMID:20163943 .
  2. Karvala, K, Toskala, E, Luukkonen, R, Lappalainen, S, Uitti, J, Nordman, H et al.. New-onset adult asthma in relation to damp and moldy workplaces. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2010;83 (8):855-65. doi: 10.1007/s00420-010-0507-5. PubMed PMID:20127354 .
  3. Vierikko, T, Järvenpää, R, Toivio, P, Uitti, J, Oksa, P, Lindholm, T et al.. Clinical and HRCT screening of heavily asbestos-exposed workers. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2010;83 (1):47-54. doi: 10.1007/s00420-009-0462-1. PubMed PMID:19756698 .
  4. Sauni, R, Virtema, P, Pääkkönen, R, Toppila, E, Pyykkö, I, Uitti, J et al.. Quality of life (EQ-5D) and hand-arm vibration syndrome. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2010;83 (2):209-16. doi: 10.1007/s00420-009-0441-6. PubMed PMID:19593581 .

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