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.

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 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

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e025948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline S Duchaine ◽  
Mahee Gilbert-Ouimet ◽  
Karine Aubé ◽  
Michel Vezina ◽  
Ruth Ndjaboue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Psychosocial Work Factors ◽  
Psychosocial Work ◽  
Work Factor ◽  
Psychosocial Work Factor ◽  
Work Factors

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.

scholarly journals Assessing measurement equivalence of the Danish and Dutch Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire using differential item and test functioning analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 140349482094207
Author(s):  
Berend Terluin ◽  
Andreas Hoff ◽  
Lene Falgaard Eplov
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Measurement Equivalence ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Symptom Questionnaire ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Essential Unidimensionality

Aims: The Dutch Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) measures distress, depression, anxiety and somatisation, facilitating the distinction between stress-related problems and psychiatric disorder in primary and occupational health care. The aim of the study was to examine the measurement equivalence across the Danish and Dutch 4DSQ. Methods: Danish 4DSQ data were obtained from a cohort of Danish citizens on sick leave for mental-health problems. Dutch 4DSQ data were obtained from a cohort of Dutch employees on sick leave and a cohort of general practice attenders suspected of having mental-health problems. The study samples were matched on age and sex. The 4DSQ scales were assessed for essential unidimensionality using confirmatory factor analysis. Measurement equivalence of the 4DSQ across the groups was assessed using differential item and test functioning (DIF and DTF) analysis. Results: The study groups each consisted of 1363 people (63% female, Mage=42 years). The 4DSQ scales proved essentially unidimensional. DIF was detected in 20 items. In terms of Cohen’s effect size, DIF was mostly small or moderate. In terms of effect size, the mean effect on the scale score (DTF) was negligible. Nevertheless, it is recommended to adjust some of the cut-off points for two Danish 4DSQ scales to retain the meaning of these cut-off points in Dutch respondents. Conclusions: The Danish version of the 4DSQ measures the same constructs as the original Dutch questionnaire. Twenty items functioned differently in Danish respondents than in Dutch respondents, but this had only a small impact on the scale scores.

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