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Samuel David Moon

Samuel David Moon

Associate Professor Emeritus in Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health, Occupational & Environmental
moon0001@mc.duke.edu
Duke Box 3834, Durham, NC 27710
2200 W Main St Ste 600, Durham, NC 27705
Office hours Wed 9-5
Thurs 9-5
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Scholarly Works - Journal articles

The Impact of a Mandatory Immersion Curriculum in Integrative Medicine for Graduating Medical Students.

Journal article Explore (NY) · 2015 BACKGROUND: Although many Americans utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) services and products, few medical school curricula consistently provide instruction in counseling patients on the use of CAM or strategies for identifying credible ev ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low-level exertions of the neck musculature: a study of research methods.

Journal article J Electromyogr Kinesiol · October 2006 Featured Publication Musculoskeletal neck discomfort is prevalent in many occupations and has been the focus of much research employing surface electromyography (sEMG). Significant differences in experimental methods among researchers make comparisons across studies difficult. ... Full text Link to item Cite

A multidimensional integrative medicine intervention to improve cardiovascular risk.

Journal article J Gen Intern Med · July 2006 Featured Publication BACKGROUND: Integrative medicine is an individualized, patient-centered approach to health, combining a whole-person model with evidence-based medicine. Interventions based in integrative medicine theory have not been tested as cardiovascular risk-reductio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Measures of physical and cognitive function and work status among individuals with multiple sclerosis: a review of the literature.

Journal article J Occup Rehabil · March 2005 The purpose of this review was to critically evaluate the multiple sclerosis (MS) literature that has examined physical and cognitive function in relation to ability to work. Although numerous factors may be considered when determining work ability, physic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Criteria to determine disability related to multiple sclerosis.

Journal article Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ) · May 2004 Link to item Cite

Stress and work-related upper extremity disorders: implications for prevention and management.

Journal article Am J Ind Med · May 2002 BACKGROUND: A causal link between stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities (WRUEDs) has been established, but there is less evidence for a beneficial effect of stress reduction interventions on WRUED symptoms and incidence ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of the North Country on the Job Network: a model of facilitated care for injured workers in rural upstate New York.

Journal article J Occup Environ Med · March 2002 Featured Publication We describe the evaluation of a community-based program designed to facilitate access to care and return to work for injured workers in a rural, medically underserved area in upstate New York. Providers are recruited to provide easily accessible care and a ... Full text Link to item Cite

A field evaluation of monitor placement effects in VDT users.

Journal article Appl Ergon · August 2001 Appropriate visual display terminal (VDT) location is a subject of ongoing debate. Generally, visual strain is associated with higher placement, and musculoskeletal strain is associated with lower placement. Seeking resolution of the debate, this paper pro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Respiratory symptoms among crab processing workers in Alaska: epidemiological and environmental assessment.

Journal article Am J Ind Med · June 2001 BACKGROUND: Crab processing workers may develop respiratory symptoms and specific IgE responses, but the risk factors have not been fully described. METHODS: In 1998, 107 workers at a crab processing facility completed a survey both at the beginning and en ... Full text Link to item Cite

Use of surface electromyography to estimate neck muscle activity.

Journal article J Electromyogr Kinesiol · December 2000 This paper reviews the literature concerning the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) for the study of the neck musculature in response to work and workplace design during light work and semi-static tasks. The paper also draws upon basic research and bio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effects of VDT location on user posture and comfort: A field study

Journal article Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society · December 1, 1998 A month-long field study was conducted to determine effects of large-screen VDT placement on user posture, comfort, and preference and to assess recommendations from a laboratory study. Viewing angles of 0 deg and -17.5 deg to center of screen were tested. ... Cite

The physician/patient encounter from a cognitive behavioral therapy perspective

Journal article Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation · July 8, 1998 Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) offers benefit in rehabilitation, particularly with pain problems. Its conceptual basis and certain of its techniques fit well with the type of occupational rehabilitation that encourages patient involvement and comprehen ... Full text Cite