scholarly journals Prognostic value of self-reported work ability and performance-based lifting tests for sustainable return to work among construction workers

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 600-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Paul FM Kuijer ◽  
Vincent Gouttebarge ◽  
Haije Wind ◽  
Cor van Duivenbooden ◽  
Judith K Sluiter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
And Performance

Book Review: AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Work Ability and Return to Work, Second Edition

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-12
Author(s):  
James Talmage ◽  
J. Mark Melhorn ◽  
Mark H. Hyman
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Ability

scholarly journals Informal housing construction workers’ perceptions toward the improvement of effective leadership and performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 02004
Author(s):  
Maranatha Wijayaningtyas ◽  
Kukuh Lukiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
Informal Worker ◽  
Informal Workers ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
And Performance

Practically, as other construction projects, the workforce in housing construction projects is still dominated by informal workers who belong to a group and controlled by a leader. Accordingly, developer companies consider that informal worker leaders play an important role in improving the informal workers’ performance in housing construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the effective leadership style that can improve the performance of informal workers in housing construction projects based on the workers’ perceptions. The implications of this research can be used to improve the informal workers’ performance both of national and multinational developer companies so they can perform more effectively in completing housing construction projects. The research used qualitative method with phenomenological approach to reveal an assessment based on perceptions and perspectives of informal construction workers. Finally, it was found that the effective leadership style according to the informal workers’ perceptions is the transactional leadership which includes being liked by the workers, concerning and appreciating, as well as being consistent with commitments. Thus, effective performance and leadership will be achieved as informal construction workers will work hard under this leadership style.

scholarly journals Manager perspectives on workers’ return to work after cancer treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Torp ◽  
Å Valle-Olsen ◽  
B Brusletto
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Survivor ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Good Care ◽  
Need Support ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background Due to improved cancer treatment, the survival rate of cancer is increasing Unfortunately, many cancer survivors suffer from serious late effects because of this treatment. Therefore, more and more cancer survivors with reduced work ability are, and will in the future be, in work. To include this group of workers in working life is a challenge for the society in general and for the enterprises in particular. The aim of this study was to investigate managers’ experiences regarding cancer survivors’ return to work (RTW). Methods We performed qualitative individual in-depth interviews with nine managers who had experience with workers who needed adaptations at work after cancer treatment. The interviews were transcribed in verbatim and thematically analyzed in accordance with guidelines for stepwise deductive-inductive analysis (Tjora, 2016). Results All managers emphasized the importance of taking good care of workers with serious diseases and to adapt work according to their work ability. The managers tried to follow the Work Environment Act and guidelines given by the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration but they experienced that the guidelines did not fit well with the needs of the cancer survivor and/or the enterprise. A good RTW process was dependent on an open dialog that was initiated early in the RTW trajectory to establish a sense of safe situation for both the cancer survivor and the company. A good RTW process could only be established if the colleagues of the survivor gave their support to both the survivor and the manager. In addition, it was of great importance that the needs of the cancer survivor had to be balanced by the production needs of the enterprise. Conclusions Managers need support from health personnel and social security agencies to support cancer survivors to retain work. Key messages Cancer survivors need adaptations at work. Managers are crucial in securing a successful vocational rehabilitation of cancer survivors.

Return-to-work issues in outpatient palliative care.

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (31_suppl) ◽  
pp. 35-35
Author(s):  
Paul A. Glare ◽  
Tanya Nikolova ◽  
Alberta Alickaj ◽  
Victoria Susana Blinder ◽  
Sujata Patil
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Comprehensive Cancer Center ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Active Disease

35 Background: Early integration of palliative care (PC) with oncologic care means return to work (RTW) issues will apply to some patients. There is an extensive literature on RTW after completing definitive treatment but much less is known about RTW in patients with active disease and on treatment. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of patients in two Pain & Palliative Care (PC) clinics at a comprehensive cancer center. Respondents were aged 25-65 and had been in paid employment prior to or during their treatment. The survey consisted of 37 items covering three domains: clinical details and demographics; work status, occupation, and work ability; importance of work and factors interfering with work. Results: 105 surveys were completed. 54% respondents were females, median age 53. 79% had been working at the time diagnosis. The commonest primaries were breast, colorectal, lung, GYN, and melanoma/sarcoma. 80% reported having active disease, median 2 years since diagnosis, and 73% were currently on treatment. In patients with active disease (n=86), 47% were currently working, 63% of them full time, typically RTW after taking < 6 months off. Work was important to 80% them, making 83% "feel normal", and 58% feel like they are “beating the cancer”. 35% would have liked to work more hours. Fatigue interfered with work in 49%, pain in 38%, and side effects of pain medicines in 31%. Almost ¼ were anxious or depressed about their work situation. More than 20% experienced discrimination in the work place, although usually minor. Conclusions: It is not uncommon for patients with advanced cancer to RTW even when they are on treatment and are sick enough to need to be followed in a PC clinic. Work is important to them and many would like to work more. Symptoms and side effects may interfere with their work ability. Some may be experiencing discrimination in the work place. Interventions to overcome these problems should be part of comprehensive, interdisciplinary PC.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KEMAMPUAN KERJA DENGAN KINERJA PETUGAS REKAM MEDIS DI RUMAH SAKIT LAVALETTE MALANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Viska Yolanda ◽  
Setyo Budiwanto ◽  
Septa Katmawanti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Record ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Ability Factor ◽  
Low Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Service Standards ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract :Medical record services in hospitals has not fulfill the quality of good medical record. Based on Minimum Service Standards (SPM) of medical record in Lavalette Hospital in 2015 shows that overall indicator of SPM medical record has not reached the target as stated in Kepmenkes No. 129/Menkes/SK/II/2008. It is because performance of medical record officer in the Lavalette Hospital can be said that not good enough in its implementation. The factors that cause high low performance is an ability factor and motivation factor. This research aims to study the relationship between work motivation and work ability with performance of medical record officer at Lavalette Hospital. This method of research was explanatory survey. The subject of research was all medical record officers with number of people is 7 . C ollecting data using questionnaires, observation and interview sheets. Analysis of data using statistical test of Rank Spearman. Based on these results of research by comparing rho count value with rho table value (α=0.05) 0.786, shows that there is no significant relationship between work motivation and performance (0.661<0.786) and there is a significant relationship between work ability and performance (0.813>0.786).Keywords :Work Motivation, Work Ability, Perfomance of Medical Record OfficersAbstrak :Pelayanan rekam medis di rumah sakit masih belum memenuhi mutu rekam medis yang baik. Berdasarkan Standar Pelayanan Minimal (SPM) rekam medis Rumah Sakit Lavalette tahun 2015, menunjukkan bahwa keseluruhan indikator SPM rekam medis belum mencapai sasaran sesuai yang tercantum pada Kepmenkes No. 129/Menkes/SK/II/2008. Hal ini disebabkan karena kinerja petugas rekam medis di Rumah Sakit Lavalette masih kurang baik dalam pelaksanaannya. Faktor yang berhubungan dengan tinggi rendahnya kinerja adalah faktor kemampuan dan faktor motivasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara motivasi kerja dan kemampuan kerja dengan kinerja petugas rekam medis di Rumah Sakit Lavalette. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian survei explanatory. Subyek penelitian adalah seluruh petugas rekam medis yang berjumlah 7 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, lembar observasi dan wawancara. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji korelasi Rank Spearman. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dengan membandingkan nilai rho hitung dengan nilai rho tabel (α=0,05) 0,786 menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara motivasi kerja dengan kinerja (0,661<0,786) dan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kemampuan kerja dengan kinerja (0,813>0,786).Kata kunci :Motivasi Kerja, Kemampuan Kerja, Kinerja Petugas Rekam Medis

scholarly journals Prior Acute Mental Exertion in Exercise and Sport

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Lopes e Silva-Júnior ◽  
Patrick Emanuel ◽  
Jordan Sousa ◽  
Matheus Silva ◽  
Silmar Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Mental Fatigue ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Psychophysiological Responses ◽  
Psychophysiological State ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Mental Exertion

Introduction:Mental exertion is a psychophysiological state caused by sustained and prolonged cognitive activity. The understanding of the possible effects of acute mental exertion on physical performance, and their physiological and psychological responses are of great importance for the performance of different occupations, such as military, construction workers, athletes (professional or recreational) or simply practicing regular exercise, since these occupations often combine physical and mental tasks while performing their activities. However, the effects of implementation of a cognitive task on responses to aerobic exercise and sports are poorly understood. Our narrative review aims to provide information on the current research related to the effects of prior acute mental fatigue on physical performance and their physiological and psychological responses associated with exercise and sports.Methods:The literature search was conducted using the databases PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge and PsycInfo using the following terms and their combinations: “mental exertion”, “mental fatigue”, “mental fatigue and performance”, “mental exertion and sports” “mental exertion and exercise”.Results:We concluded that prior acute mental exertion affects effectively the physiological and psychophysiological responses during the cognitive task, and performance in exercise.Conclusion:Additional studies involving prior acute mental exertion, exercise/sports and physical performance still need to be carried out in order to analyze the physiological, psychophysiological and neurophysiological responses subsequently to acute mental exertion in order to identify cardiovascular factors, psychological, neuropsychological associates.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Komunikasi dan Kemampuan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-137
Author(s):  
Fitria Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Organizational Effectiveness ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Communication Work ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The City

Organizational Performance is as a whole organizational effectiveness to meet the determined needs of each group that is related to systemic efforts and to increase the organization's ability to continuously achieve their needs effectively. This research was conducted to determine the Effect of Communication and Work Ability on Employee Performance at the Office of Food Crops, Plantations and Forestry, Lubuklinggau City. In this study used a three item variable questionnaire method, namely communication questionnaire (X1), work ability (X2) and employee performance variable (Y). The population and samples used in this study were 73 official employees of food crops, plantations and forestry in the city of Lubuklinggau. The data analysis technique used is the Analysis of Multiple Linear Regression. The results showed that there was a significant effect between communication and work ability on employee performance at the Lubuklinggau City Food, Plantation and Forestry Service Office. Furthermore communication (X1), and work ability (X2) contributes an influence of 64.9% on employee performance (Y). While the remaining 35.1% is influenced by other variables. Keywords: Communication, Work Ability and Performance

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