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

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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Effect of psychosocial work factors on the risk of depression: a protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033093 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. e033093 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Caroline S Duchaine ◽

Karine Aubé ◽

Mahee Gilbert-Ouimet ◽

Ana Paula Bruno Pena Gralle ◽

Michel Vezina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Prospective Studies ◽

Economic Burden ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Theoretical Models ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Organisational Justice ◽

Work Factors

IntroductionDepression is a common and disabling health problem that contributes to an important social and economic burden, particularly among the working age population. The deleterious effect of psychosocial work factors on depression has been documented. However, the most recent systematic reviews had restrictive eligibility criteria and, since their publications, several original studies have been published. The proposed systematic review aims to update, evaluate and synthesise the effect of psychosocial work factors from three recognised theoretical models, the demand-control-support, effort-reward imbalance and organisational justice models, on the risk of depression among workers.Method and analysisA systematic literature search will be conducted in seven academic databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycInfo, Sociological abstracts and IBSS) as well as three grey literature databases. The search strategy was first run on January 2017, updated in October 2017 and will be updated 6 months prior to submission for publication. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses recommendations, study selection will be carried out using a rigorous multistep screening process in duplicate by independent reviewers. Prospective studies evaluating the effect of at least one psychosocial work factor from the three theoretical models on depression or antidepressant medication use among working adults will be included. Extracted data will be used for evidence synthesis as well as to assess risk of bias and methodological quality. Meta-estimates will be provided after considering homogeneity and number of studies.Ethics and disseminationThis study will only draw from published studies and grey literature available in electronic databases; ethics approval is not required. The results of this review will be published in a peer review journal and presented at relevant conferences. Given that psychosocial work factors are frequent and modifiable, the results can help reduce the social and economic burden of depression and support public policy-makers to improve occupational health standards.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018107666

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Can psychosocial work factors influence psychologists’ positive mental health?

Occupational Medicine ◽

10.1093/occmed/kqz034 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 69 (3) ◽

pp. 204-210

Author(s):

C Barros ◽

C Fonte ◽

S Alves ◽

P Baylina

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Work Factors

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Psychosocial Work Environment and Certified Sick Leave among Nurses during Organizational Changes and Downsizing

Relations industrielles ◽

10.7202/012156ar ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 60 (3) ◽

pp. 483-509 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Renée Bourbonnais ◽

Chantal Brisson ◽

Michel Vézina ◽

Benoît Masse ◽

Caty Blanchette

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sick Leave ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Psychosocial Work Factors ◽

Organizational Changes ◽

Psychosocial Work ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

Work Factors

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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