Effects of teleworking on workers' health: A systematic review

• Autores: Irene Martínez Gárate, Beatriz Casal Pardo, Laura Valdés del Olmo
• Localización: Medicina y seguridad del trabajo, ISSN-e 1989-7790, ISSN 0465-546X, Vol. 71, Nº. 278, 2025, págs. 56-69
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Efectos del teletrabajo en la salud de los trabajadores: una revisión sistemática
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  • español

    El teletrabajo es una modalidad laboral emergente. En la actualidad, el 24% de la población lo realiza, lo que lo convierte en un modelo de trabajo cada vez más común con características y efectos únicos sobre la salud de los trabajadores.

  • English

    Teleworking is an emerging working modality. At present, 24% of the population engages in it, making it an increasingly common work model with unique characteristics and effects on workers' health.

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