Development of a group-based ergonomic assessment strategy for characterizing physical workload in healthcare workers

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Boyer ◽  
Jamie Tessler ◽  
Jungkeun Park ◽  
Laura Punnett
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Assessment Strategy

scholarly journals CURRENT PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 63-71
Author(s):  
G. Sandeva ◽  
P. Gidikova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The increased demands of modern work practices on workers in all sectors of employment caused the emerging of various psychosocial risk factors, which can be dangerous for their health and work ability. Furthermore, while industrial working conditions are usually sector-specific, psychosocial risk factors are present in every establishment, especially in the services and healthcare. Healthcare workers are some of the most heavily exposed to various psychosocial risks such as mental and physical workload, dealing with demanding patients, high responsibility, shift work, poor work-rest balance, among others. Unacceptable behaviors in healthcare, insider and third-party violence and harassment in particular, are occurring ever so often. These adverse factors take their toll on the physical and mental health of healthcare workers in the form of increased cases of psychosomatic disorders, anxiety, depression, burnout, and suicide attempts. Novel challenges in recent times, e.g. the 2020 coronavirus epidemic, further deteriorate the work environment and strain the coping capabilities of workers. An additional issue in Bulgaria is the shortage and ageing of healthcare professionals, which leads to overworking and higher vulnerability to the negative effects of psychosocial hazards. This report aims to identify the most prevalent psychosocial factors in healthcare settings, as well as their impact on the health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals. Furthermore, some helpful tips and preventive strategies are proposed for increasing job quality in healthcare through social support and better work-life balance.

Unfair treatment, stress and psychological outcomes among correctional healthcare workers.

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Antonio Escamilla-Cejudo ◽  
Christine D. Karkashian ◽  
Robyn R. M. Gershon ◽  
Larry Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Unfair Treatment ◽  
Correctional Healthcare

Healthcare-workers’ Aggressive Behavior Scale-Users--Mental Health Version

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antonio Ruiz-Hernández ◽  
María Sánchez-Muñoz ◽  
José Antonio Jiménez- Barbero ◽  
David Pina López ◽  
Inmaculada Galían-Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Behavior Scale

Evaluating the Behavior of Healthcare Workers

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
Mehmet Karatas ◽  
◽  
Yusuf Yakupogullari ◽  
Mehmet Fatih Korkmaz ◽  
Leyla Kilic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers
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