Research projects of the German institutions for social accident insurance

Target-oriented recommendations for rehabilitation by correlative analyses of morphofunctional, intramuscular, electrophysiological and MR-based properties of back muscles in patients after spondylodesis and traumatic brain injury: Project No.: FF-FR0194

Use of the dynamic locking screw in the thoraco-lumbal spine plate in order to prevent a delayed bone healing on the spinal column: Project No.: FF-FR0195

Modification of chronic phantom limb pain by using leg prostheses with sensory feedback: Project No.: FF-FR0196

Development of a release system for antimicrobial substances based on an autologous plasma clot: Project No.: FF-FR0199

Analysis of absent bone regeneration after occupational injuries in scaphoid non-unions: Project No.: FF-FR0201

lmplantable Microsystem for the Adaptation of the Spinal Cord after Paraplegia - Subproject A: Chip development and clinical validation: Project No.: FF-FR0203a

Evaluation of an employers guide for inclusion of people with complex communication needs in an ergonomically designed regular workplace: Project No.: FF-FR0208

Technologies for the production of cutaneous microtissue particles for the treatment of large thermal injuries: Project No.: FF-FR0211

A prospective study on epidemiology and outcome of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in BG-hospitals: Project No.: FF-FR0216

Evaluation of a protocol on the basis of physical therapy and biomechanics for rating the indication of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic joint systems of the lower limb: Project No.: FF-FR0218

Development of a longitudinal nerve con-duit matrix from autologous plasma for guided nerve regeneration: Project No.: FF-FR0219

Symptom validity in expert assessment of mental disorders - Prevalence rate of negative-response bias and validation of a German translation of the Structured lnterview of Reported Symptoms (SIRS): Project No.: FF-FR0223

Monocentric, prospective randomizedclinical study to examine the results of shock waves on healing of wounds in a standardized wound model and after split skin grafting: Project No.: FF-FR0225

Free microsurgical defect coverage using a hemodynamically stimulated and an axial vascularized stimulated soft tissue flap: Project No.: FF-FR0226

Influence of long-term maintenance of physical activity on mental health of patients with occupational lung and respiratory tract diseases for a stationary medical treatment in the BG Clinic for Occupational Diseases Falkenstein: Project No.: FF-FR0227

Establishing ZIEL: ZNS - An interdisciplinary traumatic brain injury database for enhancing the evidence level of medical guidelines: Project No.: FF-FR0228

Optimizing the rehabilitation of hand injuries - an analysis of influencing effects and adaptation of a specialized hand rehabilitation: Project No.: FF-FR0229

Development and Evaluation of an Exposure Therapy in Driving Simulation for Treatment of Driving Phobia After Driving Accidents: Project No.: FF-FR0232

Assistive robotic training after upper arm fractures - andomized intervention study: Project No.: FF-FR0233

Validation and standardization of a german version of the "Burn Specific Health Scale" questionnaire/Evaluation of an ICF-based rehabilitation program for burn injured patients: Project No.: FF-FR0234

Relation between Neuroimaging and Clinical Progress after acute Spinal Cord Injury: Project No.: FF-FR0238

Medium-term clinical and radiological results after high tibial osteotomy - a prospective evaluation: Project No.: FF-FR0240

Developing specific sets of screening-indicators and outcome measures for insurants of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) in neurotraumatological rehabilitation: Project No.: FF-FR0243

Influence of Anti-gravity Treadmill (AlterG®) on muscular atrophy and periarticular degeneration of lower limb after immobilisation due to fracture: Project No.: FF-FR0244

Mobility 2020! More training – more mobility – more participation for wheelchair users: Project No.: FF-FR0247

Determination of an optimal time frame for the two surgical intervention according to Masquelet by histological and cellular characterization of Masquelet membranes: Project No.: FF-FR0249

Gene expression analysis of neurogenic heterotopic ossification around the hip joint of spine injury patients by microarray technique: Project No.: FF-FR0250

Clinical trial about the after-treatment of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendons with and without wearing an orthosis - a prospective randomized study: Project No.: FF-FR0251

Comparative study of aseptic and septic non-unions: lnfluence of systemic and local factors on bone metabolism and fracture healing.: Project No.: FF-FR0252

Isolation, neurotrophic potential and transfer-suitability of olfactory "Ensheathing" cells as a prerequisite for neuronal regeneration after spinal cord traumata: Project No.: FF-FR0256

The influence of percutaneous collagen induction with medical needling on patients with burn scars - prospective, controlled study: Project No.: FF-FR0260

Predicting the rehabilitation outcome after trauma based on the ICF - icfPROreha: Project No.: FF-FR0265

Characterization of the systemic kinetics of effector molecules of the epithelial immune response and microRNA in severe burn injuries and sepsis: Project No.: FF-FR0266

Evaluation of an ICF-based rehabilitation-concept thermal injuries: Project No.: FF-FR0268

Further development and validation of the Hamburger Prognosescores HandAF und HandDAU: Prediction of return to work and time off work in patients with hand injuries in the rehabilitation management provided by the German Social Accident Insurance: Project No.: FF-FR0269

Tissue Engineering of in vivo vascularized soft tissue free flaps in a large animal model: Project No.: FF-FR0270

Evaluation of the application of "FAUST-II" - a screening and inital treatment concept for mental health sequelae of work place injuries: Project No.: FF-FR0271

Immunhistochemical analysis of sensory nerve endings in ligaments of the wrist, distal radioulnar joint, interosseous membrane of the forearm and elbow joint: a cadaver study: Project No.: FF-FR0272

Prognostic relevance of changes of proteomics in patients after traumatic brain injury (TBI): Project No.: FF-FR0273

Differentiation of aseptic and septic nonunion using molecular biological, histopathological and laboratory criteria: Project No.: FF-FR0276

Systematic investigation and comparison of diagnostic modalities in implant associated infections and infected non unions: Project No.: FF-FR0280

Development of the first set of instruments for the disease-specific recording of the health-related quality of life of children (HRQOL) and adolescents after traumatic brain injury (TBI): Quality of Life after Brain Injury-KIDS/ADOS: Project No.: FF-FR0282

Thermodilution for hemodynamic monitoring after acute spinal cord injury: Project No.: FF-FR0283

Multimodal prospective analysis and definition of biomarkers for the improvement to predict Critical-Illness-Polyneuromyopathy (CRIT-PATH): Project No.: FF-FR0285

Modern MR-Diagnostics of upper extremity related nerve injuries – MODERN pilot study: Project No.: FF-FR0287

Systematic rewiev, mixed methods best-evidence synthesis and prospective feasibility study for effects of spatial separation of septic and aseptic operating rooms on microbial surrogate parameters, clinical endpoints and process indicators: Project No.: FF-FR0291

Development and validation of an internet based treatment program for impairments in social cognition and competence following acquired brain injury: Project No.: FF-FR0296

Biomarker in the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury by using the eye-tracking and virtual reality technology: Project No.: FF-FR0299

Validation of surgical reduction criteria after syndesmosis injuries via/using instrumented 3D movement analysis: Project No.: FF-FR0300

The Effect of the german peer counselling program "Peers im Krankenhaus (PiK, engl. Clinical Peers)" on amputations: Project No.: FF-FR0301

Prevalence of structural damage of the rotator cuff due to shoulder trauma: Project No.: FF-FR0302

Back to work with gamification - Rehabilitation glove to recover full finger function: Project No.: FF-FR0304

PELVIX: Development of a physiologically relevant, biomechanical test setup considering internal muscle forces for the investigation of complex pelvic ring fractures: Project No.: FF-FR0308

Analysis of olfactory stem- and ensheathing-cells as well as mesenchymal stem cells in contact with cerebrospinal fluid: prerequisite for human cell therapeutic approaches after spinal cord trauma: Project No.: FF-FR0309

Epidemiology of post-traumatic lymphedema: Project No.: FF-FR0316

Effects of a self-help internet intervention in individuals with pain and depressive symptoms: Project No.: FF-FR0326

Complementing rehabilitation exercises for hand injuries with a virtual, game-based application (StableHandVR) for rapid reintegration into working life.: Project No.: FF-FR0327

Acute ankle sprain & rehabilitation (OSGAR-2) – Effectiveness of a sensorimotor training intervention - individually adjusted by functional diagnostic parameters - on ankle joint function after first-time acute lateral ankle sprain.: Project No.: FF-FR0329

Tibiotalar fusion: Survey of biomechanical-functional and health economic parameters to assess the recovery of foot function after tibiotalar arthrodesis.: Project No.: FF-FR0332

Evaluation of the impact of nerve transfers for painful neuromas at the residual limb after major amputation of the lower extremities: Project No.: FF-FR0333

Establishment of a 3D organotypic co-culture model of skin for the investigation of biofilm related implant infections: Project No.: FF-FR0335

Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Minimizes Burdensome Recurrence Rates After Newly Diagnosed Chronic Subdural Hematoma Evacuation (MEMBRANE): Project No.: FF-FR0341

Fibrin Glue vs. Suture Repair in Digital Nerve Transection: Project No.: FF-FR0342

Hierarchy of Effects of Laboratory Markers and their Interaction with Comorbidity concerning Outcome and Personalized Treatment of Trauma Patients in Emergency Care and Rehabilitation (HELICOPTER): Project No.: FF-FR0344

Analysis of human olfactory and mesenchymal stem cells in contact with cerebrospinal fluid in an inflammatory environment: in vitro model of the damaged spinal cord as a basic prerequisite for cell therapies after traumatic spinal cord lesions: Project No.: FF-FR0351

SAV number 11 "complications": Project No.: FF-FR0357

Methods against Non-Union: From Grassroots to Clinical Application – Sub-project "Therapeutic Strategies in Pre-clinical Animal Models": Project No.: FF-FR0362A

MaNGA – Methods against Non-Union: from Grassroots to clinical Application, subproject "Determination of local vascularization for diagnosis of (low-grade) infected non-union": Project No.: FF-FR0362B

Validation and standardization of a ger-man version of the „Burn Specific Health Scale“ questionnaire / Evaluation of an ICF-based rehabilitation program for burn injured patients: Project No.: FF-FR0381

The toxicological effects of particles relevant for occupational medicine: Influence of particle size, particle shape, and particle surface: Project No.: FF-FR0412

Comparative study of aseptic and septic non-unions: lnfluence of systemic and local factors on bone metabolism and fracture healing.: Project No.: FF-FR252

Effects of a self-help internet intervention in individuals with pain and depressive symptoms: Project No.: FF-FR326

Complementing rehabilitation exercises for hand injuries with a virtual, game-based application (StableHandVR) for rapid reintegration into working life.: Project No.: FF-FR327

Outcome of Patients After Lower Limb Fracture With Partial Weight Bearing Postoperatively Treated With or Without Anti-gravity Treadmill (Alter G®) During Six Weeks of Rehabilitation - a Bicentric Prospective Randomized Trial: Project No.: FF-FRSK0193

Epidemiological study "Whole-body vibration: Project No.: FFFF0067

Optimising protective equipment against falls from a height - biomechanical load limits of man (main study): Project No.: FFFF0068

Occupational risk factors for the development of a carcinoma of the tessellated epithelium of the upper aero-digestive tract: Project No.: FFFF0069

The development and checking of a quick-test to determine the mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of chemicals in the same cell system in order to avoid animal testing: Project No.: FFFF0074

Investigating the danger of fires and explosions when spraying flammable liquids and when mixing these mechanically with water, taking into account in particular flammable solvents with flash points above 55 °C.: Project No.: FFFF0076

Development of allergic and non-allergic dermatoses in entry-level hairdressers, nurses and metal workers on account of endogenous risk factors: Project No.: FFFF0078

Determination of volatile and semi-volatile nitrosamines in the air: Project No.: FFFF0084

Field study on the use of the ANES-system (occupational medical and neurotoxic evaluation system) in the context of medical preventive examinations of workers exposed to solvents: Project No.: FFFF0085

Controlling the microbial pollution of water-mixable cooling lubricants: Project No.: FFFF0087

Early diagnosis of asbestos-related carcinomas by means of x-ray computer tomography: Project No.: FFFF0088

The testing of chemical additives and special extruders in order to reduce dust at the work place during spray concrete work: Project No.: FFFF0089

Occupational safety in basic education: Project No.: FFFF0090

Direct quantification of mono-, di- and triethanolamine in concentrates of cooling lubricants: Project No.: FFFF0092

New ways of preventing work-related diseases: Project No.: FFFF0093

Health problems of women in the world of work - gynaecologic problems in occupational medicine: Project No.: FFFF0095

Exposure to trichloroethene at the workplace: possibilities of exposure control and risk assessment: Project No.: FFFF0097

Effects of dust exposure on the environment of pressure-discharging parts of plants: Project No.: FFFF0098

Research and development work on a pipe blocking system for the provisional blocking of gas pipes; further development of existing equipment concepts: Project No.: FFFF0101

Co-operative project "Case-control-study into the relationship between exposure to respirable quartz dust and lung cancer", sub-project "Planning, data collection, evaluation: Project No.: FFFF0104

Investigation of the permanence of cellulose fibres in rats lungs: Project No.: FFFF0105

Chemical protective gloves: Project No.: FFFF0106

The development of guidelines for specific industries in order to encourage and promote the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the intended purpose: Project No.: FFFF0108

Systematic investigations in order to quantify cooling lubricant constituents taking into account methodological and preventive, practice-related aspects of work protection: Project No.: FFFF0109

The optimisation of industrial safety helmets taking into consideration improvements in fit and design: Project No.: FFFF0110

Carrying out a field test with knee protectors for work performed in a kneeling position: Project No.: FFFF0111

Inventory of occupational allergens: Project No.: FFFF0114

Investigation of in-vivo and in-vitro persistence of mineral fibres and development of assessment criteria for the carcinogenic potential: Project No.: FFFF0116

Level of knowledge concerning safety and health protection for employees when handling heavy loads: Project No.: FFFF0119

Power and flexibility training for the back with trainees in order to prevent spinal damage and injuries - Model plan in the coal mining industry: Project No.: FFFF0122

Reorganisation of training and further education for technical surveyors - training and further education concepts: Project No.: FFFF0123

Harnessing systems for forklift truck drivers. Level 1: initial investigation. Level 2: development, construction and testing of prototypes: Project No.: FFFF0124

Dependency of safety parameters on pressure below atmospheric pressure: Project No.: FFFF0126

Determining spinal strain in selected occupations: Project No.: FFFF0132

Toluene-study: Project No.: FFFF0137

Quartzexposition, silicosis and lungcancer: Project No.: FFFF0144

Ignitability of flock: Project No.: FFFF0145

Testing genotoxicity with nasal mucosa: Project No.: FFFF0146

Elaboration of generally valid respiratory characteristic curves for a process to determine the serviceable life of protective breathing filters at the work place with the help of a newly developed mobile testing device: Project No.: FFFF0149

Comparative whole body vibration measurements (rated vibrational strength) with selected commercial vehicles from the former GDR and former COMECON countries for detailed testing by occupational illness specialists: Project No.: FFFF0150

Validation and practical performance of a new field measuring device for Diesel-Motor-Emissions at workplaces: Project No.: FFFF0153

Dortmund Lumbar Load Study: Project No.: FFFF0159

Analysis of the potential for development in preventative services taking particular account of the target group; employees and the representation of their interests: Project No.: FFFF0160

Market trends and development potential of preventative services in work and health protection taking particular account of the employers' point of view: Project No.: FFFF0161

Examination of the composition and structure of oxidic components in dust released into the air at the work place during manufacture and processing of metallic materials containing nickel (dusts containing nickel): Project No.: FFFF0164

Guidelines for the incorporation of safety and health protection in company organisation and decision-making structures: Project No.: FFFF0167

Neurotoxicity of solvent mixtures: Project No.: FFFF0172

Explosion prevention for lacquer dryers: Project No.: FFFF0180

Dermatological risks of vegetable oil esters: Project No.: FFFF0187

Health risks from quartz dust in coalmining: Project No.: FFFF0190

Developmend and validation of an Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) for rapid and lowcost determination of polychlorinated Dibenzofuranes and Dibenzo-p-dioxines in air: Project No.: FFFF0192

Development of a risk assessment for occupational dermal exposure to chemicals: Project No.: FFFF0200

PAH-Biomonitoring: Project No.: FFFF0201

Test Legionella: Project No.: FFFF0202

Secondary prevention of asbestos-related mesothelia and lung cancers in special regards of morphology and kinetics of parenchymal and pleural findings: Project No.: FFFF0204

EU-Project Guidelines for preventing falls from a height: Project No.: FFFF0206

Security guidance equipments: Project No.: FFFF0208

Detection of human beings: Project No.: FFFF0211

Carcinogenic potential of aromatic amine compounds: Project No.: FFFF0214

Genotoxic potential of quartz dusts: Project No.: FFFF0216

APF Isocyanates: Project No.: FFFF0219

Air pollution from epoxy resins: Project No.: FFFF0236

Corpo-cranio-graphics: Project No.: FFFP0213

Medical prevention of stress: Project No.: FFFP0215

Car simulation in training for road safety: Project No.: FFFP0218

Explosion of solvent vapour under pressure: Project No.: FFFP0222

Driver's fatigue: Project No.: FFFP0227

Dust-reduced electric power tools for the construction industry: Project No.: FFFP0241

Safety engineering with radio frequency identification - module 1 bases: Project No.: FFFP0258

Experiments concerning the dust explosion risk for mixers: Project No.: FFFP0261

Restoration of the kinematics of the knee joint after rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament by the use of computer assisted navigation systems in the ACL repair.: Project No.: FFFR0098

Implementation of a screening-based algorithm for diagnosis and treatment of mental-health problems into the therapy concept of the statutory accident insurance - FAUST II: Project No.: FFFR0126

Survey of workers on: The effects of climate change in relation to safety and health at the workplace: Project No.: IAG2022482

Survey of company doctors and safety specialists on the effects of climate change on safety and health at work: Project No.: IAG2023822

Evaluation of the "Mädchen und Jungen stärken" prevention project for empowering girls and boys, conducted by the Münster branch of the German Child Protection League: Project No.: IAG2720001001-05

Impacts of permanent reachability upon recuperation: trialling of a concept for the introduction of preventive measures: Project No.: IAG2720001006-07

Development of Leading Indicators for a Culture of Prevention: Study on the Leading Indicator "Trust": Project No.: IAG273000-04

CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility: Project No.: IAG2730001003-02

Development of an electronic OSH information and tuition program for long-distance professional drivers: Project No.: IAG420005-05

Return on Prevention - ISSA: Project No.: IAG420006-06

Sideways career moves: Project No.: IAG420009

Performance of a long-term study into the effectiveness of activities conducted by OSH professionals: Project No.: IAG420404-01

Preliminary study to the influence of the migration on the prevention activity in the DGUV: Project No.: IAG480036

Evaluation of the quick check for the identification of mental stress by teaching personnel in NRW: Project No.: IAG480051

Prevention campaign "Risiko raus": In 2010/2011: Evaluation of the roof campaign: Project No.: IAG480054

Examination of the effects of multitasking: Project No.: IAG490013

The effects of shift work: update: Project No.: IAG490016

Survey on the use and benefit of OSH films: Project No.: IAG490018

Ergonomically designed workplaces in assembly work: acceptance within companies: Project No.: IAG490020

Production of a guide for companies to the application of acceptance and tolerance values for hazardous substances: Project No.: IFA0020

Study of dynamic workstations at office and VDU workplaces in the field: Project No.: IFA0021

Development of a Recommendation for Action for the individual prevention of musculoskeletal diseases: Project No.: IFA0022

Study of selected machinery accidents for optimization of prevention: Project No.: IFA0083

Emerging risks in occupational health and safety - creation of a European network for OH&S research - NEW OSH ERA: Project No.: IFA0087

Determination of Workplace Protection Factors for Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) - PEROSH project: Project No.: IFA0091

Topic Centre Occupational Safety and Health 2010: Project No.: IFA0092

Development of an interactive exhibit for good visibility on the roads: Project No.: IFA0093

Establishing a risk observatory for the German social accident insurance institutions (RIBEO): Project No.: IFA0094

Topic Centre Occupational Safety and Health 2011: Project No.: IFA0095

Performance of Survey I within the risk observatory for the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions: Project No.: IFA0096

Topic Centre Occupational Safety and Health 2012: Project No.: IFA0097

Topic Centre – Occupational Safety and Health 2013: Project No.: IFA0098

Performance of Survey II within the risk observatory for the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions: Project No.: IFA0100

Formaldehyde in human anatomies – Evaluation of protective measures: Project No.: IFA0101

DGUV Risk Observatory: Preparation of the 3rd survey round: Project No.: IFA0102

Development of a Virtual Reality Training Tool to Supplement a Training Course on the Topic of Height Safety and Fall Prevention during Aircraft Painting: Project No.: IFA0500

Impact of Data Glasses on Occupational Safety and Health (ADAG): Project No.: IFA0501

PEPPA - PEROSH Exchange Platform for Measurements of Occupational Physical Activity and Physical Workload – a Feasibility Study: Project No.: IFA0502

Development of a trend search platform for the accident insurance institutions: Project No.: IFA0504

Reduction and prevention approaches to stress caused by passenger transport in rescue services, patient transport, transport of the disabled and funeral services: Project No.: IFA0505

Literature review on physical stress related to remote screen work: Project No.: IFA0506

Evaluation of physical loads in virtual reality for conceptual work design: Project No.: IFA0507

Investigation of physical activity during computer-based work at home and in the office: Project No.: IFA0509

Baggage handling at Munich Airport: Project No.: IFA0511

Effectiveness and Acceptance of Cooling Vests Among Couriers in the Express Delivery Industry: Project No.: IFA0900

Literature review on health and safety in express delivery services: Project No.: IFA0901

Epidemiological evidence quartz, silicosis and lung cancer (III), "extended follow-up" of the Chinese quartz cohort through to 2003: Project No.: IFA1091

Epidemiological intervention study: Injury incidence reduction in selected sectors (II) – detailed evaluations: Project No.: IFA1101

Epidemiological case-control study for the risk assessment of frequency-dependent work-related hand-arm vibrations: Project No.: IFA1105

Mobile IT-supported workplaces in the catering sector: do ORDERMAN hand-held ordering terminals present a source of exposure for the employees using them?: Project No.: IFA1106

Development of the GESTIS-Stoffmanager: Project No.: IFA1107

Literature survey on the toxicity of the constituents of paper and paper dust: Project No.: IFA1109

Review of occupational risk factors associated with osteoarthritis of the hip: Project No.: IFA1110

Stresses and strains associated with mobile IT-supported work: service technicians: Project No.: IFA1111

Use of on-board information and communication systems with display screens at drivers' workplaces: Project No.: IFA1112

Epidemiological evidence quartz and associated diseases: Project No.: IFA1113

Epidemiological intervention study: Injury incidence reduction in selected sectors (III) – prevention index in practice: Project No.: IFA1114

Exposure-risk relationship for selenium: Project No.: IFA1115

Carcinogenic substances: risk-based concepts for limiting exposure in Europe: Project No.: IFA1116

Derived No-Effect Levels (DNELs) for chemicals registered under REACH: Project No.: IFA1117

Provision of safety-related information on pharmaceuticals and tasks associated with them ("BESI"): toxicological part: Project No.: IFA1118

Epidemiological case-control study into the relationships between chronotype, shift work and accident frequency. Phase 1: Feasibility study: Project No.: IFA1119

Creation of a database of biological substances: Project No.: IFA1120

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