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A randomized controlled trial of an app-delivered mindfulness program among university employees: effects on stress and work-related outcomes
R. Michelle Rich, Jane Ogden, Linda Morison International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp.201-216 The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact on stress and work-related outcomes of an app-delivered mindfulness-based program (MBP; Headspace®) offered to employees in a UK higher education (HE) institution. Using a randomized waitlist control trial design, participants were randomly allocated to be offered a mindfulness-based program (MBP) immediately for 2 months or after a waiting list period of 2 months (WLC). Data were analyzed using Intention to Treat ...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 22, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: R. Michelle Rich Jane Ogden Linda Morison Source Type: research

Developing competent public hospital managers: a qualitative study from Iran
Edris Kakemam, Ali Janati, Bahram Mohaghegh, Masoumeh Gholizadeh, Zhanming Liang International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp.149-163 Hospitals need highly trained and competent managers to be responsible for the strategic development, overall operation and service provision. The identification and confirmation of core management competency requirements is a fundamental first step towards developing the competent management workforce for sustainable hospital service provision. This paper reports on the finding of a recent study focusing on identifying managerial comp...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 8, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Edris Kakemam Ali Janati Bahram Mohaghegh Masoumeh Gholizadeh Zhanming Liang Source Type: research

Cultural influences on burnout: a Swedish –American comparison
This study investigated whether people in the US experience burnout differently than people in Sweden. The relationship between demands and burnout was hypothesized to be mediated by perceived stress, role conflict and role ambiguity. Country was hypothesized to moderate these relationships. Data collected through surveys from Swedish and American participants were analyzed using a process macro model. The results showed demands as positively related to burnout. This relationship was mediated by perceived stress and the mediation was moderated by country with a stronger effect for Swedes. The relationship between...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - February 2, 2021 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Gina G. Barker Fred Volk Clay Peters Source Type: research

Online resources supporting workers with chronic episodic disabilities: an environmental scan
Dwayne Van Eerd, Julie Bowring, Arif Jetha, F. Curtis Breslin, Monique A.M. Gignac International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp.129-148 The purpose of this research was to conduct an environmental scan describing publicly available resources focussed on working with an episodic disability and providing information and advice about communication and accommodation to support working people living with episodic disabilities. The authors conducted an environmental scan of English language, freely available, online resources relevant to episodic disabilities in the w...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - December 18, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Dwayne Van Eerd Julie Bowring Arif Jetha F. Curtis Breslin Monique A.M. Gignac Source Type: research

Success factors in workplace bullying interventions
International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the critical success factors (CSFs) required for the successful implementation of 11 workplace bullying interventions listed in a taxonomy of workplace bullying interventions. Design/methodology/approach A Delphi approach was used to gather commentary from 51 subject matter experts (SMXs) on factors that contribute to successful implementation of workplace bullying interventions. Findings A deductive approach to thematic analysis revealed that organisational infrastructure, commitment and engagement of m...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - June 20, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Self-reported Non-Specific Neck Pain (NSNP) is associated with presenteeism and biopsychosocial factors among office workers
International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between self-reported non-specific neck pain (NSNP) with presenteeism and biopsychosocial factors in office workers. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted on office workers (n=119) from four workplaces in Sydney, Australia. Data were collected using online questionnaires comprising the Neck Pain and Disability Scale, Neck Bournemouth Index and Stanford Presenteeism Scale 6. Psychosocial factors were explored given their etiological and maintenance roles in m...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - June 20, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Retention of medical doctors and nurses in rural areas of Odisha state, India – a policy analysis
International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Ahead of Print. Purpose Retention of medical doctors and nurses in remote and rural areas is a key issue in India. The purpose of this paper is to assess the relevant policies and provisions with respect to health care professionals, aiming to develop feasible retention strategies in rural areas of Odisha state of India. Design/methodology/approach The study employed documentary review and key informant interviews with policy elites (health planners, policy maker, researchers, etc.). The document review included published and unpublished reports, policy notifications ...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - June 20, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Whether the industrial workers of slums have access to job insurance?
This study provides a significant insight to the policymakers concerning health dynamics of the slum dwellers, which can improve t heir livelihood. Originality/value The analysis of the industry-specific risk intensities with accessibility to insurance contributes to understanding the coverage of the insurance scheme for the workers in slums. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - May 14, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

The second victims ’ experience and related factors among medical staff
This study outlines the prevalence, the most psychological and physical symptoms, and the demographic and occupation al factors associated with the second victim phenomenon in medical staff. Also, the most important strategies for coping with this phenomenon are prioritized from the perspective of medical staff. (Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management)
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - May 12, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research

Exploring links between witnessed and instigated workplace incivility
International Journal of Workplace Health Management, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how witnessing workplace incivility from coworkers and supervisors relates to instigating incivility toward others. A further aim was to investigate if witnessed incivility is indirectly related to instigated incivility via perceived stress and low job satisfaction. An additional aim was to study if control, social support and job embeddedness moderate the relationships between witnessed and instigated incivility. Design/methodology/approach A total of 978 individuals, sourced from a Swedish trade union, ...
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - May 2, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research