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Jens Wahlström

My research focus on ergonomics, cold exposure, vibrations and associations with health. Much of the research is based on the cohorts Bygghälsan and CHINS (Cold and Health in Northern Sweden).

Research qualifications: Docent

Contact

E-mail
jens.wahlstrom@umu.se
Phone
+46 70 191 68 44

Works at

Affiliation
Adjunct associate professor at Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine Units: Section of Sustainable Health
Location
Analysvägen 3, 4tr (målpunkt R41), Norrlands universitetssjukhus Umeå universitet, 901 85 Umeå
Can biofeedback training in combination with ergonomic information reduce pain among young adult computer users with neck and upper extremity symptoms?: A randomized controlled intervention study
Applied Ergonomics, Elsevier 2024, Vol. 114
Lindegård, A.; Grimby-Ekman, A.; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Workplace intervention for improved risk perception and preventive activity among workers: using hand-held vibrating machines: a pilot study
Folkhälsa och klinisk medicin i Umeå rapporterar, 2023:4
Eklöf, Mats; Burström, Lage; Hagberg, Mats; et al.
The association between cold exposure and musculoskeletal disorders: a prospective population-based study
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer Nature 2023, Vol. 96 : 65-575
Lewis, Charlotte A.; Stjernbrandt, Albin; Wahlström, Jens
Surgery for subacromial impingement syndrome and occupational biomechanical risk factors in a 16-year prospective study among male construction workers
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Helsinki: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health 2023, Vol. 49, (2) : 156-163
Lewis, Charlotte A.; Wahlström, Jens; Mukka, Sebastian; et al.
A cohort study of retinal detachment among Swedish construction workers
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health 2023, Vol. 49, (7) : 518-525
Schott, Kevin D.; Kriebel, David; Sama, Susan R.; et al.
Neurosensory and vascular symptoms and clinical findings in the hands of Arctic open-pit miners in Sweden and Norway: a descriptive study
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Taylor & Francis 2023, Vol. 82, (1)
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Johnsen, Magnar; Liljelind, Ingrid; et al.
Occupational exposure to whole-body vibration and neck pain in the Swedish general population
Ergonomics
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Pettersson, Hans; Vihlborg, Per; et al.
Occupational cold exposure is associated with upper extremity pain
Frontiers in Pain Research, Frontiers Media S.A. 2023, Vol. 4
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Pettersson, Hans; Wahlström, Viktoria; et al.
Risk factors for surgically treated cervical spondylosis in male construction workers: a 20-year prospective study
The spine journal, Elsevier 2022, Vol. 23, (1) : 136-145
Jackson, Jennie; Liv, Per; Sayed-Noor, Arkan S.; et al.
Occupational cold exposure in relation to incident airway symptoms in northern Sweden: a prospective population-based study
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer 2022, Vol. 95, (9) : 1871-1879
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Hedman, Linnea; Liljelind, Ingrid; et al.
Incidence, remission, and persistence of Raynaud’s phenomenon in the general population of northern Sweden: a prospective study
BMC Rheumatology, BioMed Central 2022, Vol. 6, (1)
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Pettersson, Hans; Lundström, Ronnie; et al.
Occupational cold exposure and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome: a population-based study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, BioMed Central 2022, Vol. 23, (1)
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Vihlborg, Per; Wahlström, Viktoria; et al.
The impact of Raynaud's phenomenon on work ability: a longitudinal study
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, BioMed Central 2022, Vol. 17, (1)
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Wahlström, Jens
Dentists working conditions: factors associated with perceived workload
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, Taylor & Francis 2021, Vol. 79, (4) : 296-301
Marklund, Susanna; Huang, Karolina; Zohouri, Dorriz; et al.
Defining abnormal cold sensitivity using the Cold Intolerance Symptom Severity questionnaire: a population study
Journal of Hand Surgery, European Volume, Sage Publications 2021, Vol. 46, (7) : 731-737
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Liljelind, Ingrid; Nilsson, Tohr; et al.
Work ability and productivity among dentists: associations with musculoskeletal pain, stress, and sleep
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer 2020, Vol. 93, (2) : 271-278
Marklund, Susanna; Storm Mienna, Christina; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Manifestations of cold sensitivity: a case series
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Taylor & Francis 2020, Vol. 79, (1)
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Björ, Bodil; Pettersson, Hans; et al.
Occupational biomechanical risk factors for radial nerve entrapment in a 13-year prospective study among male construction workers
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 2019, Vol. 76, (5) : 326-331
Jackson, Jennie A; Olsson, David; Burdorf, Alex; et al.
Occupational biomechanical risk factors for surgically treated ulnar nerve entrapment in a prospective study of male construction workers
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2019, Vol. 45, (1) : 63-72
Jackson, Jennie A; Olsson, David; Punnett, Laura; et al.
Occupational risk factors for hospitalization due to cervical disc disorder in a 29-year prospective study of Swedish male construction workers
PREMUS 2019: 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: From research to evidence based sustainable interventions and practices : 168-168
Jackson, Jennie; Liv, Per; Wahlström, Jens
Occupational biomechanical risk factors for surgical treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) in a 16-year prospective study among male construction workers
PREMUS 2019: 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: From research to evidence based sustainable interventions and practices : 165-165
Lewis, Charlotte A.; Jackson, Jennie; Liv, Per; et al.
Raynaud's phenomenon in Northern Sweden: a population-based nested case-control study
Rheumatology International, Springer 2019, Vol. 39, (2) : 265-275
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Pettersson, Hans; Liljelind, Ingrid; et al.
Occupational risk factors for surgically treated carpal tunnel syndrome: a prospective cohort study of 220,610 Swedish construction workers
PREMUS 2019: 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: From research to evidence based sustainable interventions and practices : 141-141
Wahlström, Jens; Liv, Per; Jackson, Jennie
Can sensation of cold hands predict Raynaud’s phenomenon or paresthesia?
Occupational Medicine, Oxford University Press 2018, Vol. 68, (5) : 314-319
Carlsson, Daniel; Wahlström, Jens; Burström, Lage; et al.
Biomechanical risk factors for surgically treated ulnar nerve entrapment in a cohort of Swedish male construction workers
20th Congress International Ergonomics Association, Florence, August 26-30 , 2018
Jackson, Jennie; Olsson, David; Punnett, Laura; et al.
The association between tobacco smoking and surgical intervention for lumbar spinal stenosis: cohort study of 331,941 workers
The spine journal, Elsevier 2018, Vol. 18, (8) : 1313-1317
Knutsson, Björn; Mukka, Sebastian; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Skin temperature responses to hand-arm vibration in cold and thermoneutral ambient temperatures
Industrial Health, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 2018, Vol. 56, (6) : 545-552
Pettersson, Hans; Rissanen, Sirkka; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Cold sensitivity and associated factors: a nested case–control study performed in Northern Sweden
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer-Verlag New York 2018, Vol. 91, (7) : 785-797
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Carlsson, Daniel; Pettersson, Hans; et al.
Impact of workplace exposure and stress on neck pain and disabilities in women: a longitudinal follow-up after a rehabilitation intervention
Annals of Work Exposures and Health, Oxford University Press 2018, Vol. 62, (5) : 591-603
Svedmark, Åsa; Björklund, Martin; Häger, Charlotte K.; et al.
Exposure to whole-body vibration and hospitalization due to lumbar disc herniation
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer 2018, Vol. 91, (6) : 689-694
Wahlström, Jens; Burström, Lage; Johnson, Peter W.; et al.
Musculoskeletal symptoms and exposure to whole-body vibration among open-pit mine workers in the arctic
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Vol. 30, (4) : 553-564
Burström, Lage; Aminoff, Anna; Björ, Bodil; et al.
Thermal perception thresholds among workers in a cold climate
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Springer 2017, Vol. 90, (7) : 645-652
Burström, Lage; Björ, Bodil; Nilsson, Tohr; et al.
Association between Pain in Adolescence and Low Back Pain in Adulthood: Studying a Cohort of Mine Workers
Pain Research and Treatment, Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2017, Vol. 2017
Jonsson, David; Burström, Lage; Nilsson, Tohr; et al.
Thermal comfort sustained by cold protective clothing in Arctic open-pit mining: a thermal manikin and questionnaire study
Industrial Health, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 2017, Vol. 55, (6) : 537-548
Jussila, Kirsi; Rissanen, Sirkka; Aminoff, Anna; et al.
Hand-arm vibration and the risk of vascular and neurological diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PLOS ONE, PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE 2017, Vol. 12, (7)
Nilsson, Tohr; Wahlström, Jens; Burström, Lage
Influence of obesity and physical workload on disability benefits among construction workers followed up for 37 years
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 2017, Vol. 74, (9) : 621-627
Robroek, Suzan J W; Järvholm, Bengt; van der Beek, Allard J; et al.
Neurovascular hand symptoms in relation to cold exposure in northern Sweden: a population-based study
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vol. 90, (7) : 587-595
Stjernbrandt, Albin; Björ, Bodil; Andersson, Martin; et al.
Cold health impacts in northern Sweden
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol. 75, (33200)
Björ, Bodil; Burström, Lage; Liljelind, Ingrid; et al.
Daily text messages used as a method for assessing low back pain among workers
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, (70) : 45-51
Burström, Lage; Jonsson, Håkan; Björ, Bodil; et al.
Neurosensory and vascular function after 14 months of military training comprising cold winter conditions
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health 2016, Vol. 42, (1) : 61-70
Carlsson, Daniel; Pettersson, Hans; Burström, Lage; et al.
A Comparison of Two Strategies for Building an Exposure Prediction Model.
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 60, (1) : 74-89
Heiden, Marina; Mathiassen, Svend Erik; Garza, Jennifer; et al.
Vad hände sen?: Uppföljning av ergonomiska åtgärdsförslag från VLL's interna företagshälsa – ett pilotprojekt
Yrkes- och miljömedicin i Umeå rapporterar, 2016:1
Jansson, Pernilla; Wahlström, Jens
Full-Shift Trunk and Upper Arm Postures and Movements Among Aircraft Baggage Handlers
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, Vol. 60, (8) : 977-90
Wahlström, Jens; Bergsten, Eva; Trask, Catherine; et al.
Whole-body vibration and the risk of low back pain and sciatica: a systematic review and meta-analysis
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Vol. 88, (4) : 403-418
Burström, Lage; Nilsson, Tohr; Wahlström, Jens
Is what you see what you get?: Standard inclinometry of set upper arm elevation angles
Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 47 : 242-252
Jackson, Jennie A.; Mathiassen, Svend Erik; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Digging deeper into the assessment of upper arm elevation angles using standard inclinometry
Applied Ergonomics, Elsevier 2015, Vol. 51 : 102-103
Jackson, Jennie A; Mathiassen, Svend Erik; Wahlström, Jens; et al.
Hälsoundersökning bland arbetande inom gruvnäring i Barentsregionen: Deskriptiva data från basenkäten, Aitik Boliden november 2012
Yrkes- och miljömedicin i Umeå rapporterar, 2014:6
Burström, Lage; Björ, Bodil; Carlsson, Daniel; et al.
Neurosensory sequelae assessed by thermal and vibrotactile perception thresholds after local cold injury
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol. 73
Carlsson, Daniel; Burström, Lage; Heldestad Lilliesköld, Victoria; et al.
Längre arbetsliv: om samverkan mellan företagshälsovård och personalavdelningar inom norrländska kommuner och landsting
Yrkes- och miljömedicin i Umeå rapporterar, 2014:3
Eriksson, Jeanette; Wahlström, Jens; Nordin, Maria; et al.
Utvärdering av en mätmetod för objektiv skattning av exponeringstiden vid hand-arm-vibrationer
Yrkes- och miljömedicin i Umeå rapporterar, 2014:1
Liljelind, Ingrid; Svensson, Mona; Wahlström, Jens
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Research groups

Head of research
VECTOR

Research projects

1 January 2008 until 30 September 2012
Exposure assessment model for hand arm transmitted vibrations considering exposure variability and determinants.