scholarly journals Occupational Health among Swedish Occupational Therapists: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3379
Author(s):  
Annika Lexén ◽  
Ida Kåhlin ◽  
Lena-Karin Erlandsson ◽  
Carita Håkansson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Job Turnover ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Turnover Rates ◽  
Work Related

The Swedish public sector is facing great challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, due to increasing sick leave numbers. The aim of this study was to describe Swedish occupational therapists’ occupational health in terms of risk factors in the social and organizational work environment, occupational balance, and work-related mental health problems. A web survey was emailed to all working members of the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists (n = 7600) and 3658 answered the survey. The web survey included questions on sociodemographic characteristics, social and organizational environment, occupational balance, and work-related health. The occupational therapists in general rated their workload as high, which was described as leading to increased stress, difficulties doing a good job, and increased job turnover. They also reported having difficulties maintaining occupational balance. Almost a fifth reported having symptoms related to mild incipient exhaustion or a pronounced exhaustion disorder. Almost 60 percent reported having, during the last year, seriously considered seeking new employment as an occupational therapist and 35 percent had seriously intended to leave their profession. In conclusion, there is an urgent need to improve the work situation of occupational therapists. If not, increases in mental health problems, sick leave and job turnover rates may seriously jeopardize the welfare system by eroding healthcare.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Help-Seeking, and Barriers to Mental Healthcare Among Healthcare Professionals in Lithuania

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Daniel Rogoža ◽  
Robertas Strumila ◽  
Eglė Klivickaitė ◽  
Edgaras Diržius ◽  
Neringa Čėnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Patient Health

Background: Previous research suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience high levels of work-related psychological distress, including depressive symptoms. Due to the stigma of mental health problems and other barriers, HCPs are likely to be hesitant to seek appropriate mental healthcare. We aimed to explore these phenomena among HCPs in Lithuania.Methods: A web survey inquiring about depressive symptoms, help-seeking, and barriers to mental healthcare was conducted. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). 601 complete questionnaires were included in the analyses. The barriers to help-seeking were identified using the inductive content analysis approach. Descriptive, non-parametric, and robust statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the respondents have reported depression-like symptoms over the lifetime, although only about a third of them sought professional help. Of those, roughly half preferred a private specialist. The stigma and neglect of mental health problems were the most common barriers to help-seeking. Around half of the HCPs believed that seeking mental healthcare can imperil their occupational license. About a quarter of the HCPs screened positive for clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Statistically significant differences in the PHQ-9 score were found between categories of healthcare specialty, marital status, religious beliefs, workplace, and years of work as a HCP. Fewer years of work and younger age were associated with the higher PHQ-9 score.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that HCPs in Lithuania may be inclined not to seek appropriate mental healthcare and experience poor mental health, although stronger evidence is needed to verify these findings. 

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

2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 483-509 ◽  
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.

Can work make you mentally ill? A systematic meta-review of work-related risk factors for common mental health problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel B Harvey ◽  
Matthew Modini ◽  
Sadhbh Joyce ◽  
Josie S Milligan-Saville ◽  
Leona Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

scholarly journals Recurring pain, mental health problems and sick leave in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 100025
Author(s):  
Tea Lallukka ◽  
Aapo Hiilamo ◽  
Mark Wooden ◽  
Nick Glozier ◽  
Nathaniel Marshall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Demoralization and stress— we can all help (?)

2020 ◽  
pp. 219-219
Author(s):  
Frank Klont
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

In Demoralization and stress—we can all help (?) Frank Klont briefly explores work-related stress, dissatisfaction, and mental health problems, and encourages openness and seeking support.

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