Shattered social identity and moral injuries: Work-related conditions in health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (S1) ◽  
pp. S156-S158
Author(s):  
Christoph Kröger
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Identity ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Work Related

Prevalence of Work Related Low Back Pain in Healthcare Professionals

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
The Other ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Causative Factors

Health care professionals experience more low back pain than most of the other groups. Occupational and social stresses, no use of preventive measures, poor body mechanics, excessive movements and not seeking medical care are considered as the causative factors for back pain.

Frequency of Work Related Musculoskeletal Wrist Pain Among Health Care Professionals of Lahore Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
Wrist Pain ◽  
Repetitive Movement ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Very High

The wrist and hand work related musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are very high in individuals performing prolonged hand task and repeated movements. The profession required manual dealing with additionally repetitive movement and hard work are at high risk of developing work related MSK problems.

scholarly journals Using the Job Demands–Resources Model to Evaluate Work-Related Outcomes Among Norwegian Health Care Workers

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402094743
Author(s):  
Sabine Kaiser ◽  
Joshua Patras ◽  
Frode Adolfsen ◽  
Astrid M. Richardsen ◽  
Monica Martinussen
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Resources ◽  
Work Related

The job demands-resources (JD-R) model was used to evaluate work-related outcomes among 489 health care professionals working in public health services for children and their families in Norway. In accordance with the JD-R model, the relationship of job demands and job resources with different outcomes (turnover intention, job satisfaction, and service quality) should be mediated through burnout and engagement. The results of the multilevel structural equation model analysis indicated good model fit: The χ2/degrees of freedom ratio was 1.54, the root mean square error of approximation was .033, and the Tucker Lewis index and comparative fit index were both .92. Job demands were positively associated with burnout; job resources were positively related to engagement and negatively related to burnout. Burnout was positively related to turnover intention and negatively related to job satisfaction and service quality. Engagement was inversely related to the outcome variables. Both job demands and job resources are important predictors of employee well-being and organizational outcomes.

scholarly journals Impact of Community Collaboration in the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Cielito Caneja
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Phone Calls

Background: SARS-COV-2 the cause of COVID-19 has sparked a global pandemic with devastating consequences on health, wellbeing, and the economy. Healthcare workers from the frontline of defence, yet, the pandemic affects not only healthcare workers but also their families. There is growing awareness of the benefits of COVID-19 support groups, for professionals and for the wider community. Migrant professionals make up a significant proportion of the human resources in delivering health care globally, as in the UK. Therefore any such initiative, should be culturally tailored to address their needs. Aim: To outline the development of a community support initiative, in the form of a non-profit organisation, for migrant minority Filipino healthcare professionals and their communities. Method: A mixed-method study with retrospective data collection.  A dedicated helpline was set up during the pandemic. A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method was adopted. The cohort was divided into two groups, health care professionals and non-healthcare group, with interventions delivered by four divisions, which were health care, non-healthcare, information governance and public relations - social media divisions. Interactive focus group and webinars were facilitated and data collected via Emotions Behind the Mask questionnaire. Results: PDSA outcomes, the dedicated helpline responded to 40 phone calls in 6 weeks, calls were linked to basic needs of daily living or work-related issues. In 5 months, the organisations collaborated with 25 local, national, and international organisations delivering community and professional support. The online platform audience reached an audience of 27,795. Conclusion: The combined professional healthcare and community support initiative demonstrated an impact on healthcare staff with possible benefits in workforce retention. Further studies are required in a larger population exploring mental health and well-being specific to minority ethnic groups.

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among health care professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Mokhlesur Rahman ◽  
Abhijit Chowdhury ◽  
Mohammad Shiblee Zaman ◽  
Nihar Sultana ◽  
Mariam Binte Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a significant occupational problem among health care professionals; however, data on prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are limited in our country for referencing. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted during January to December 2016 among 160 health care professionals (doctors, nurses) working in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, distribution and to find out the multiple risk factors that contribute to the development of WMSDs among the sample population. Data were collected with semi structured questionnaire based on a validated research instrument Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNQ) which records the prevalence of MSDs in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms (ache, pain, discomfort) in the preceding 12 months. The statistical analysis was done by using the SPSS software 21 version. The study result revealed that out of 160 (100.0%) health care professionals 109 (68.1%) had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and 51 (31.9%) had not, and it was also found that 57 (61.3%) doctors and 52 (77.6%) nurses had musculoskeletal pain or discomfort in the last 12 months and the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in different body region in the last 12 months, where more than 1 site involvement 46 (42.2%) followed by neck 19 (17.4%), shoulder 15 (13.8%), lower back 13 (11.9%), hips 8 (7.3%), hand/fingers 5 (4.6%). About the self reported risk factors among the health care professionals for WMSDs were found working the same position for long periods 48 (29.8%),followed by treating excessive number of patients in a day 47 (29.1%), inadequate training on injury prevention 25 (15.9%), working awkward or cramped position18(11.6%).There were no statistically significant association found in age and years of experience of the health care professionals with the WMSDs (p value .281, .083 respectively), but significant association found in sex and occupation of the health care professionals with WMSDs (p value .045, .031 respectively). As because a high proportion of health care professionals had WMSDs and they are on the risk for development of WMSDs, it can be recommended that education programmes on prevention and coping strategies for musculoskeletal disorders be made mandatory for health care professionals in order to reduce the rate of WMSDs among them and to promote efficiency in patient care.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2017; 7 (1): 04-09

Creative Arts Therapy as a Potential Intervention to Prevent Burnout and Build Resilience in Health Care Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Reed ◽  
Kathryn L. Cochran ◽  
Anthony Edelblute ◽  
Daniel Manzanares ◽  
Hillary Sinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Creative Arts Therapy ◽  
Job Responsibilities ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Impact

The delivery of health care is undergoing a rapid evolution that is dramatically changing the way health care professionals perform their job responsibilities. In this increasingly stressful work environment, professionals are experiencing alarming rates of burnout. Recent efforts to enhance wellness have been directed toward organizations. However, because of the nature of the work performed in intensive care units, interventions to develop individual resilience are also needed. Currently, medical centers are environments in which the emotional impact of work-related trauma is often minimized and rarely processed. Some individuals may struggle to describe or express the impact of those traumas. Through nonverbal interventions, creative arts therapy can help people access, explore, and share authentic emotion in visual, musical, physical, or written form. By reconstructing meaning through transformative methods, participants may confront, reflect, and better cope with traumatic experiences while catalyzing social support networks and deepening relational bonds in the workplace.

scholarly journals Physical Therapists Who Claimed Workers' Compensation: A Qualitative Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 83 (12) ◽  
pp. 1080-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean E Cromie ◽  
Valma J Robertson ◽  
Margaret O Best
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Compensation System ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Small Minority ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Compensation Claims

Background and Purpose. Although most physical therapists experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) at some time, only a small minority claim workers' compensation. This article describes the experiences of a group of therapists with WMSDs who made compensation claims. Methods. Interviews were used to document the experiences of physical therapists who reported that they had changed their career because of WMSDs. Results and Discussion. Therapists described their experiences in negative terms and found dealing with the workers' compensation system frustrating and unpleasant. They encountered attitudes that labeled them as malingerers and felt their credibility was questioned. Conclusions. Physical therapists' experiences of the workers' compensation system were negative, and they were keen to become independent of it. Those who claimed workers' compensation perceived that a compensable claim could limit their employment opportunities, making confidentiality an important issue when treating other health care professionals.

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