Organisational and relational factors that influence return to work and job retention: The contribution of activity ergonomics

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Selma Lancman ◽  
Juliana de Oliveira Barros ◽  
Tatiana de Andrade Jardim ◽  
Claudio Marcelo Brunoro ◽  
Laerte Idal Sznelwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Real World ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Medical Leave ◽  
Relational Factors ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Work Structure ◽  
Size Adjustment

BACKGROUND: Work is a determinant of employee health, and the same conditions that contribute to an illness do not favour return to work; consequently, they hinder job retention, other employees can become ill and new leaves are generated. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the nursing technicians work in intensive and semi-intensive care units (ICUs and SICUs) and discussed the influence of organisational and relational factors on return to work and job retention. This study also discusses the contributions of activity ergonomics to these processes. METHOD: Qualitative case study based on ergonomic work analysis (EWA). Data were collected using documentary analyses, and global, systematic, and participant observations involving nursing technicians working in ICUs and SICUs. RESULTS: Task planning and the staff size adjustment to respond to the work demands of these units were ineffective in real-world situations and were aggravated by cases of absenteeism, medical leave, and employees returning to work. CONCLUSIONS: Work structure limits return to work and job retention. An EWA based on the activities developed by professionals is a valid tool for understanding working processes by applying transforming actions to real-world work situations.

Qualitative Case Study Research Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research

Qualitative case study research can be a valuable tool for answering complex, real-world questions. This method is often misunderstood or neglected due to a lack of understanding by researchers and reviewers. This tutorial defines the characteristics of qualitative case study research and its application to a broader understanding of stuttering that cannot be defined through other methodologies. This article will describe ways that data can be collected and analyzed.

scholarly journals Qualitative Evidence from Studies of Interventions Aimed at Return to Work and Staying at Work for Persons with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1247
Author(s):  
Gunilla M. Liedberg ◽  
Mathilda Björk ◽  
Elena Dragioti ◽  
Christina Turesson
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Moderate Evidence ◽  
Staying At Work ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Key Terms

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a significant burden for employees, employers, and society. However, more knowledge is needed about which interventions reduce sick leave. Interventions were defined as the act or an instance of intervening, provided by different stakeholders. This review synthesizes the experiences of patients, employers, and health professionals concerning the interventions that influence returning to work and staying at work for persons with chronic musculoskeletal pain. A literature search was performed using several combinations of key terms. Overall, 18 qualitative studies published between 2002 and 2018 were included. Qualitative analysis assessed how much confidence could be placed in each review finding. Moderate evidence was found for factors improving the return to work process such as collaboration between stakeholders, including the persons with chronic musculoskeletal pain and support from all involved actors in the process. Moderate evidence was found for self-management strategies and workplace adjustments needed to facilitate more persons to returning to work and staying at work despite pain. This review provides stakeholders, employers, and health professionals’ information that could be used to develop and implement interventions to increase the possibilities for persons with chronic musculoskeletal pain returning to work or staying at work

scholarly journals Relationship between workers’ return to work, job retention and income in industrial accidents in Korea: a longitudinal study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. e039948
Author(s):  
Suk Won Bae ◽  
Inchul Jeong ◽  
Jin-Ha Yoon ◽  
Seung Wook Lee ◽  
Tae Hyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Original Work ◽  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Priority Assignment

ObjectiveThis study aims to compare workers’ income before and after an occupational injury, with regard to return to work and job retention, over a period of 5 years.DesignThis study was designed as a longitudinal study.SettingThe Panel Study of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (PSWCI) survey targeted workers involved in industrial accidents for which medical care was terminated in the year 2012.ParticipantsThe panel study was conducted on a final sample of 2000 workers who were selected proportionally by region (nine regions) after priority assignment by disability rating (six levels). A total of 1458 workers were finally included in this study.MethodsThis study used data from the first to fifth PSWCI. To identify the effect on income after occupational injury considering return to work and job retention, we used the generalised estimating equation.ResultsIn regard to workers’ return to work, the OR that income after an occupational injury would be higher than that before an occupational injury was 3.17 (2.41–4.17) for those who returned to original work and 2.32 (1.81–2.97) for those re-employed as compared with who did not return to work and 1.27 (1.07–1.15) for those who retained their job as compared with those who did not. The ORs were 2.91 (2.26–3.75) for those who were re-employed and retained jobs and 2.96 (2.15–4.08) for those who returned to original work and did not retain jobs as compared with those who did not return to work and did not retain jobs.ConclusionsIt is important for accident victims to retain their jobs to maintain their economic status.

scholarly journals Reservoir Sediment Management Using Artificial Neural Networks: A Case Study of the Lower Section of the Alpine Saalach River

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 818
Author(s):  
Markus Reisenbüchler ◽  
Minh Duc Bui ◽  
Peter Rutschmann
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Lower Section ◽  
Reservoir Sediment ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann

Reservoir sedimentation is a critical issue worldwide, resulting in reduced storage volumes and, thus, reservoir efficiency. Moreover, sedimentation can also increase the flood risk at related facilities. In some cases, drawdown flushing of the reservoir is an appropriate management tool. However, there are various options as to how and when to perform such flushing, which should be optimized in order to maximize its efficiency and effectiveness. This paper proposes an innovative concept, based on an artificial neural network (ANN), to predict the volume of sediment flushed from the reservoir given distinct input parameters. The results obtained from a real-world study area indicate that there is a close correlation between the inputs—including peak discharge and duration of flushing—and the output (i.e., the volume of sediment). The developed ANN can readily be applied at the real-world study site, as a decision-support system for hydropower operators.

scholarly journals Applying the PECSL: using case studies to demonstrate the Pedagogy of Experience Complexity for Smart Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pen Lister
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Opportunities To Learn ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Smart Learning

AbstractThis paper discusses the uses and applications of the Pedagogy of Experience Complexity for Smart Learning (PECSL), a four-tier model of considerations for the design and development of smart learning activities. Using existing mobile apps and relevant activities as illustrative examples, the PECSL is applied to indicate concepts and mechanisms by which useful pedagogical considerations can work alongside user-centred design principles for the design and development of smart learning in urban hyper-localities. Practical application of the model is discussed using real world examples of activities as a basis to demonstrate the potential for manifold opportunities to learn, and plan for experience complexity in a smart learning activity. Case study approaches reflect on aspects of the PECSL in how it might be a useful and pragmatic guide to some of the issues faced when designing digital citizen learning activities in complex urban environments.

scholarly journals Method for Viewing Real-World Scenes while Recording Video

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4617
Author(s):  
Daehee Park ◽  
Cheoljun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Target Object ◽  
Error Rates ◽  
User Needs ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Gradient Algorithms ◽  
Squared Error

Because smartphones support various functions, they are carried by users everywhere. Whenever a user believes that a moment is interesting, important, or meaningful to them, they can record a video to preserve such memories. The main problem with video recording an important moment is the fact that the user needs to look at the scene through the mobile phone screen rather than seeing the actual real-world event. This occurs owing to uncertainty the user might feel when recording the video. For example, the user might not be sure if the recording is of high-quality and might worry about missing the target object. To overcome this, we developed a new camera application that utilizes two main algorithms, the minimum output sum of squared error and the histograms of oriented gradient algorithms, to track the target object and recognize the direction of the user’s head. We assumed that the functions of the new camera application can solve the user’s anxiety while recording a video. To test the effectiveness of the proposed application, we conducted a case study and measured the emotional responses of users and the error rates based on a comparison with the use of a regular camera application. The results indicate that the new camera application induces greater feelings of pleasure, excitement, and independence than a regular camera application. Furthermore, it effectively reduces the error rates during video recording.

scholarly journals Simplification and Detection of Outlying Trajectories from Batch and Streaming Data Recorded in Harsh Environments

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iq Reviessay Pulshashi ◽  
Hyerim Bae ◽  
Hyunsuk Choi ◽  
Seunghwan Mun ◽  
Riska Asriana Sutrisnowati
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Real World ◽  
Experimental Evaluation ◽  
Streaming Data ◽  
Harsh Environments ◽  
Noise Filtering ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Detection Algorithms ◽  
Outlying Point

Analysis of trajectory such as detection of an outlying trajectory can produce inaccurate results due to the existence of noise, an outlying point-locations that can change statistical properties of the trajectory. Some trajectories with noise are repairable by noise filtering or by trajectory-simplification. We herein propose the application of a trajectory-simplification approach in both batch and streaming environments, followed by benchmarking of various outlier-detection algorithms for detection of outlying trajectories from among simplified trajectories. Experimental evaluation in a case study using real-world trajectories from a shipyard in South Korea shows the benefit of the new approach.

scholarly journals Real world challenges in delivering person-centred care: A community-based case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 391-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Riding ◽  
Nikki Glendening ◽  
Vanessa Heaslip
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Real-World In-Use Activity, Fuel Use, and Emissions for Nonroad Construction Vehicles: A Case Study for Excavators

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 1033-1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Abolhasani ◽  
H. Christopher Frey ◽  
Kangwook Kim ◽  
William Rasdorf ◽  
Phil Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real World ◽  
Fuel Use
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