The association between exposure to psychosocial work factors and mental health in older employees, a 3-year follow-up study

The study aimed to determine whether the incidence and duration of certified sick leave (CSL) among nurses had increased during major restructuring of the health care system in the province of Québec, and to determine whether nurses exposed to adverse psychosocial factors at work showed an increased incidence of CSL. It involved nurses working in 13 health facilities. Sickness absence data were retrieved from administrative files (n = 1454). Incidence of CSL for all diagnoses and for mental health problems was examined. Telephone interviews were conducted to measure psychosocial factors at work with validated instruments. There was an increase in CSL among nurses during the restructuring, particularly for mental health problems. Modifiable adverse psychosocial work factors were identified and provide basis for interventions. Since human resources are the mainstay and primary resource of the health network, it is essential that people be able to perform their work under optimal conditions.

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How positive psychosocial work factors may promote caring efficacy and mental health among psychiatric nurses

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e572992012-320 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

S. Torp ◽

A. Grimsmo ◽

O. J. Bredrup

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychiatric Nurses ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Work Factors

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How Positive Psychosocial Work Factors may Promote Self-Efficacy and Mental Health among Psychiatric Nurses

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion ◽

10.1080/14623730.2010.9721803 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 18-28

Author(s):

Steffen Torp ◽

Asbjørn Grimsmo ◽

Ole Jakob Bredrup

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Psychiatric Nurses ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Work Factors

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Effect of psychosocial work factors on the risk of certified absences from work for a diagnosed mental health problem: a protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025948 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. e025948 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Caroline S Duchaine ◽

Mahee Gilbert-Ouimet ◽

Karine Aubé ◽

Michel Vezina ◽

Ruth Ndjaboue ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Prospective Studies ◽

Search Strategy ◽

Theoretical Models ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Work Factor ◽

Psychosocial Work Factor ◽

Work Factors

IntroductionMental health problems (MHPs) are frequent and disabling and are the first or second leading cause of certified sickness absences from work in industrialised countries. They are generally long lasting and generate a considerable human and socioeconomic burden. The deleterious effect of adverse psychosocial work factors on MHP has been documented. However, the evidence regarding the effect of these factors on absences from work for an MHP has not been synthesised since 2007. The proposed systematic review aims to synthesise the effect of adverse psychosocial work factors from three validated theoretical models (the demand–control–support, effort–reward–imbalance and organisational justice models) on the risk of certified absences from work for diagnosed MHP among workers.Method and analysisA systematic search strategy will be conducted in seven databases: Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycInfo, Sociological abstracts and IBSS. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses recommendations, a multistep screening process by independent reviewers will lead to study selection. The search strategy was first run in 16 January 2017 and will be updated in October 2018. Only quantitative, prospective studies evaluating the effect of at least one psychosocial work factor from the validated theoretical models on certified absence from work for a diagnosed MHP will be considered for inclusion. Extracted data will be used for quantitative and qualitative evidence synthesis as well as to assess risk of bias and methodological quality. Meta-estimates will be provided for high-quality studies and by each psychosocial work factor, after considering homogeneity and number of studies.Ethics and disseminationAs this study will be based only on published studies, ethics approval is not required. Given that psychosocial works factors are frequent and modifiable, the results of this systematic review may provide evidence to support prevention strategies that can help to reduce the human social and economic burden associated with medically certified absences from work for an MHP.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018091632.

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Older working adults in the HEAF study are more likely to report loneliness after two years of follow-up if they have negative perceptions of their work quality

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10610-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gregorio Bevilacqua ◽

Stefania D’Angelo ◽

Georgia Ntani ◽

Holly Emma Syddall ◽

Elizabeth Clare Harris ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Large Population ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Working Adults ◽

Work Factors ◽

Negative Perceptions

Abstract Background Loneliness is an important public health issue associated with mortality and morbidity. Often researched amongst older people, less is known about risk factors for loneliness among adults aged 50–64 years who are in work. We investigated (a) if exit from the workforce increases the odds of loneliness; (b) whether adverse psychosocial work factors are associated with increased odds of loneliness over 2 years of follow-up; and (c) whether the association is stronger among subjects still working compared with those who have exited the workforce. Methods Data came from the Health and Employment After Fifty (HEAF) study, a large population cohort who provided questionnaire information about work and health at baseline and 2 annual follow-ups. Logistic regression was used to explore the association between psychosocial risk factors and loneliness at follow-up 2, with adjustment for loneliness at baseline, sex, age, self-rated health, living alone, and mental health diagnosis. Results Of the initial 8134 participants, 4521 were working at baseline and provided data for this analysis. Of those, 507 (11.2%) were defined as lonely at 2 years’ follow-up. Exiting the workforce was not significantly associated with loneliness (OR = 1.1, 95%CI: 0.7–1.7). However, negative psychosocial work factors predicted loneliness at follow-up. After mutual adjustment, lack of choice at work (OR: 1.5, 95%CI: 1.1–1.9), often lying awake worrying about work (OR: 1.4, 95%CI: 1.0–1.9) and perceived not coping with physical demands of the job (OR: 1.3, 95%CI: 1.0–1.7) were independent predictors, with associations robust to adjustment for demographic factors and health. Associations were only slightly altered when we restricted the sample to those who remained in work until the end of follow-up. Conclusions Loneliness amongst middle-aged working adults is not predicted by permanent work exit but is predicted by individuals’ perceptions about their work. Provision of good-quality work, matched to the capacity of the older worker, could prevent loneliness.

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