Evidence-Based Support for Work-related Trauma: The Royal Mail Group Experience

2012 ◽  
pp. 199-212
Author(s):  
Jo Rick ◽  
Andrew Kinder ◽  
Steven Boorman
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Group Experience

Updates on NORA Musculoskeletal Health Cross-Sector Council Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 1279-1281
Author(s):  
David M. Rempel ◽  
Scott Schneider ◽  
Sean Gallagher ◽  
Sheree Gibson ◽  
Susan Kotowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Musculoskeletal Health ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) is a research framework for the nation and for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The NORA Musculoskeletal Health Cross-Sector (MUS) Council focuses on the mitigation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Two projects have been chosen by the MUS Council for disseminating existing information on ergonomic assessment methods and interventions. The first project involves collaboration with the AIHA Ergonomics Committee on the latest update of the AIHA Ergonomic Assessment Toolkit. The second project aims to post all-industry information on ergonomic solutions/interventions/guidelines in collaboration with the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). The MUS Council plans on leveraging the collaborative efforts for promoting widespread adoption of evidence-based workplace practices for the prevention of WMSDs.

scholarly journals Development of a Consumer Engagement Framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Lucylynn Lizarondo ◽  
Kate Kennedy ◽  
Debra Kay
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
International Association ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Group Experience

Objective: The purpose of this project was to develop a Consumer Engagement Model to plan for effective baby boomer engagement to inform policy makers in the healthcare system. This is the first stage of that process. Design: Initial model development for healthcare systems based on literature review and author group experience in evidence-based practice and research, and consumer advocacy and engagement. Setting and population: South Australian health and community service systems, and healthcare professionals that work with baby boomers. Findings: To develop an evidence-based Consumer Engagement Plan, it is recommended that policy makers undertake the four steps outlined in this document to design a question, determine consumer and community segments and scope of engagement, determine the breadth and depth of engagement and address the implications, assess risk and develop strategic partnerships to ensure the Plan is evidencebased,reasonable and achievable. Conclusions: We believe this process provides a framework for planning consumer engagement and for implementation, monitoring, evaluation and review of consumer engagement for policy excellence. We propose to undertake a validation of the model thus populating the model with examples of practice-based strategies and revising the model accordingly. Abbreviations: EBP – Evidence-Based Practice; IAP2 – International Association of Public Participation; PIO – Patient Intervention and Outcome.

Evidence-Based Interventions for Increasing Work Participation for Persons With Various Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3S-13S ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane L. Smith ◽  
Katie Atmatzidis ◽  
Marisa Capogreco ◽  
Dominic Lloyd-Randolfi ◽  
Victoria Seman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Work Participation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Discrimination In Employment ◽  
Employment Rates ◽  
Ongoing Support

Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment; however, 26 years later, employment rates for persons with disabilities hover at 34%. This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions to increase employment for people with various disabilities. Forty-six articles met the inclusion criteria for evidence-based interventions. The majority of studies assessed interventions for persons with mental health disabilities. Strong evidence was found for ongoing support and work-related social skills training prior to and during competitive employment for persons with mental health disabilities. Moderate evidence supported simulation and use of assistive technology, especially apps for cueing and peer support to increase work participation for persons with intellectual disabilities, neurological/cognitive disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Many of the strategies to increase work participation were appropriate for occupational therapy intervention. Suggestions were made for research, specifically looking at more rigorous evaluation of strategies in the long term.

scholarly journals Сriteria and algorithms of work-relatedness assessment of workers’ health disorders.

2018 ◽  
pp. 4-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. V. Bukhtiyarov ◽  
E. I. Denisov ◽  
G. N. Lagutina ◽  
V. F. Pfaf ◽  
P. V. Chesalin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Medicine ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
European Experience ◽  
Recognition Systems ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
Medical Examinations

An analysis of the literature and an essay on the problem of recognizing the diseases of workers — diagnosis and causation(work-relatedness assessment) are given. A historical reference is made on the etiology of workers’ diseases and the statements of the classics about the causality in medicine. The main categories of occupational medicine and terminology of the WHO and ILO, the principles of evidence in occupational health are considered. The WHO concept of work-related diseases (WRD), occupational disease (OD) recognition systems under ILO Convention No. 121, features of the ILO occupational diseases list (revision 2010), and the criteria for inclusion of diseases in this list are presented.The general provisions of causation, types of causation algorithms in consensus and evidence-based medicine, as well as a generalized algorithm for analyzing periodic medical examinations data are considered. The European experience of recognition of WRD is considered. Based on experience and literature data, we propose a 10-step causation algorithm, including forecasting the probability of OD and WRD, as well as quantifying the degree of work-relatedness with computer support programs from the electronic directory «Occupational Risk» (http://medtrud. com/). It is concluded that legal recognition of WRD is needed for early diagnosis and prophylaxis of workers’ health disorders in conditions of digitalization of the economy and society.

Career Pathways for Late Career Workers

2020 ◽  
pp. 280-298
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Rineer
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Successful Work ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
Practical Guidance

Today, individuals work later in life than ever before in an ever-changing world of work. Thus, late career workers now have different needs, experiences, and preferences, and their transitions into retirement are much more varied (and far less linear) than those for workers in previous decades. This chapter provides evidence-based recommendations on supportive career pathways systems for late career workers. It begins with an overview of research-based theories and constructs about work-related aging, followed by human resource management policies and practices to support career pathways systems for older workers. It then provides practical guidance on how career pathways systems can promote successful work engagement throughout the life span and directions for future research to advance the field of aging and career pathways.

scholarly journals Physician Burnout: A Lifestyle Medicine Perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 155982762098042
Author(s):  
Gia Merlo ◽  
James Rippe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Physician Burnout ◽  
Lifestyle Medicine ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Risk Factor Reduction ◽  
Prevention Model ◽  
Health And Well Being

Physician burnout, as described in North America, is a multidimensional work-related syndrome that includes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a low sense of accomplishment from work. More than 50% of physicians were reporting symptoms of burnout prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This silent epidemic of burnout is bound to become less silent as the pandemic continues. Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based discipline that describes how daily habits and health practices can affect overall health and well-being of individuals. Lifestyle Medicine can potentially play a significant role in preventing and ameliorating physician burnout. This article explores the burnout process, including the historical context, international definitions, symptoms, and imprecision of the clinical diagnosis. The systemic etiological issues are discussed, and the psychological underpinnings are explored, including physicians’ personal vulnerabilities contributing to burnout. The stress response and lifestyle medicine’s role in healthy coping are described. A prevention model for risk factor reduction is proposed, focusing on primordial, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Lifestyle medicine clinicians’ role in prevention, treatment, and advocacy to ameliorate the potential for burnout is discussed along with specific recommendations.

scholarly journals Proceedings of the 3rd P4Work Symposium – Work & Pain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Bellosta-López ◽  
Víctor Doménech-García ◽  
Sandra Calvo Carrión ◽  
Carolina Jiménez Sánchez ◽  
Julia Blasco-Abadía
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Work Related ◽  
High Quality Evidence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Knowledge Alliance ◽  
Research World

The Knowledge Alliance Prevent4Work for Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders aims at establishing a collaborative network between higher education and research world, work health-related institutions, technology enterprises, and companies from different activity sectors to develop innovative educational programs, high quality evidence-based material and actions that could be implemented in the European Union to improve the prevention and management of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. The present work compiles the proceedings of the Third P4Work Symposium – Work & Pain. The virtual symposium was organized by Universidad San Jorge and INP Formation in collaboration with the other partners of the "Prevent 4 Work" project and was held on 20 October 2021 via Zoom.

scholarly journals Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence T. Lam ◽  
Prudence Wong ◽  
Mary K Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Cluster Randomised

Abstract Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.

Teacher knowledge of anxiety and use of anxiety reduction strategies in the classroom

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Golda S. Ginsburg ◽  
Jeffrey E. Pella ◽  
Robert R. Ogle ◽  
Anneliese DeVito ◽  
Katherine Raguin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Student Anxiety ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Reduction Strategies

Abstract The current study examined elementary (or primary) school teachers’ knowledge of student anxiety and evidence-based anxiety reduction strategies, whether this knowledge was associated with their use of evidence-based anxiety reduction strategies in the classroom, and correlates of teacher knowledge and use of anxiety reduction strategies in the classroom. Fifty-one volunteer elementary teachers (98% female; 98% White) participated and completed questionnaires about: themselves and work-related factors (e.g., years of teaching experience, self-efficacy), knowledge of student anxiety and anxiety treatment (e.g., core manifestations of anxiety such as physiological arousal, behavioural avoidance, and anxious thoughts), and use of anxiety reduction strategies in the classroom (e.g., relaxation strategies, encouraging the use of coping self-talk, and gradual exposure to feared situations). Results indicated that the average score on the knowledge assessment was 57% and knowledge levels were unrelated to self-reported use of anxiety reduction strategies. The most robust correlate of knowledge of anxiety and use of anxiety reduction strategies was teachers’ perceived personal accomplishment. Findings suggest additional teacher training to increase knowledge about student anxiety and use of evidence-based anxiety reduction strategies in the classroom is warranted.

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