scholarly journals Could /can we prevent mental and physical injuries at work by acting on managers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-430
Author(s):  
Eliane Garnier- Daujard

Nowadays, in a waving working world managers could and can play an important role in the process enable people to find wellbeing at workplace and some people believe they can no more work as correctly and efficiently than before. Often, as a psychologist I hear difficulties encountered by people who are suffering in an occupational world where they sometimes become mentally and physically injured. Many of their problems seem to be induced by their occupational environment, more specifically by management practices. The aim of this paper is on one hand to identify and explain some inappropriate management practices which are often applied by managers, and then on another hand to underline effects of those management practices on wellbeing at work, essentially not only as a function of the difficulties or problems encountered by workers but also in relationship with potential psycho(sociological) effects of some management practices on the workers. Even if the key points and proposals mentioned in that article must be considered to be a suggested framework to be brought to the attention of managers, we firmly believe that the transformation of management practices from an instrument of suffering into an instrument of wellbeing can /could happen, in particular through a case-by-case training of managers / leaders.   Hoy en día, en un mundo laboral tan cambiante, los directivos pueden desempeñar un papel importante en el proceso que permite a las personas encontrar el bienestar en el lugar de trabajo y algunas personas creen que ya no pueden trabajar tan correcta y eficazmente como antes. A menudo, como psicóloga, escucho las dificultades que encuentran las personas que sufren en un mundo laboral en el que a veces se lesionan mental y físicamente. Muchos de sus problemas parecen estar inducidos por su entorno laboral, más concretamente por las prácticas de gestión. El objetivo de este trabajo es, por un lado, identificar y explicar algunas prácticas de gestión inadecuadas que suelen aplicar los directivos y, por otro, subrayar los efectos de esas prácticas de gestión sobre el bienestar en el trabajo, esencialmente no sólo en función de las dificultades o problemas que encuentran los trabajadores, sino también en relación con los posibles efectos psico(sociológicos) de algunas prácticas de gestión sobre los trabajadores. Aunque los puntos clave y las propuestas mencionadas en ese artículo deben considerarse como un marco sugerido para llamar la atención de los directivos, creemos firmemente que la transformación de las prácticas de gestión de un instrumento de sufrimiento en un instrumento de bienestar puede/podría ocurrir, en particular a través de una formación caso por caso de los directivos/líderes.  

Author(s):  
Laura S. DeThorne ◽  
Kelly Searsmith

Purpose The purpose of this article is to address some common concerns associated with the neurodiversity paradigm and to offer related implications for service provision to school-age autistic students. In particular, we highlight the need to (a) view first-person autistic perspectives as an integral component of evidence-based practice, (b) use the individualized education plan as a means to actively address environmental contributions to communicative competence, and (c) center intervention around respect for autistic sociality and self-expression. We support these points with cross-disciplinary scholarship and writings from autistic individuals. Conclusions We recognize that school-based speech-language pathologists are bound by institutional constraints, such as eligibility determination and Individualized Education Program processes that are not inherently consistent with the neurodiversity paradigm. Consequently, we offer examples for implementing the neurodiversity paradigm while working within these existing structures. In sum, this article addresses key points of tension related to the neurodiversity paradigm in a way that we hope will directly translate into improved service provision for autistic students. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.13345727


2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Te Wang ◽  
Thomas J. Dishion ◽  
Elizabeth A. Stormshak ◽  
John Willett

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Winter ◽  
Jonathan P. Vallano ◽  
Benjamin Fay ◽  
Kevin A. Strubler

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
J. C. van Veersen ◽  
O. Sampimon ◽  
R. G. Olde Riekerink ◽  
T. J. G. Lam

SummaryIn this article an on-farm monitoring approach on udder health is presented. Monitoring of udder health consists of regular collection and analysis of data and of the regular evaluation of management practices. The ultimate goal is to manage critical control points in udder health management, such as hygiene, body condition, teat ends and treatments, in such a way that results (udder health parameters) are always optimal. Mastitis, however, is a multifactorial disease, and in real life it is not possible to fully prevent all mastitis problems. Therefore udder health data are also monitored with the goal to pick up deviations before they lead to (clinical) problems. By quantifying udder health data and management, a farm is approached as a business, with much attention for efficiency, thought over processes, clear agreements and goals, and including evaluation of processes and results. The whole approach starts with setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals, followed by an action plan to realize these goals.


1999 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 151-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. W. Valentino ◽  
E. M. Gaughan ◽  
D. R. Biller ◽  
R. H. Raub ◽  
J. D. Lillich

The purpose of the study is to document the prevalence of articular surface osteochondrosis lesions in feral horses. Eighty yearling feral horses were used. Radiographic images of the left stifle, both tarsocrural, metatarsophalangeal, metacarpophalangeal joints were taken. Radiographs were examined for the presence of osteochondral fragmentation and abnormal outline of subchondral bone suggestive of osteochondrosis. The prevalence of each lesion was calculated for each joint as well as for overall prevalence within the group, the latter being 6.25%. Typical osteochondrosis lesions were found within the tarsocrural and metatarsophalangeal joints. Based on the difference in prevalence of osteochondrosis between feral and certain domestic horses, management practices and perhaps genetic base may have a greater influence on the development of the disease in horses than trauma alone.


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