Interventions in the Workplace – Page 3

Occupational Stress and Burnout in the Fire Service: Examining the Complex Role and Impact of Sleep Health

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

The occupational stress inherent in firefighting poses both physiological and psychological risks to firefighters that have been found to possess a reciprocal nature. That is, the nature of these relationships in terms of indicator and impact are elusive, especially as it relates to sleep health (e.g., quality, quantity, hygiene, etc.) as a specific physiological risk and burnout as a specific psychological risk. A series of mediation models were assessed to examine the reciprocal relationships between occupational stress, burnout, and sleep health in a sample of 161 career firefighters. The mediation models confirmed reciprocity among the variables in so much that relationships were best described by the underlying mechanism at work. Comprehensive assessments of both subjective and objective markers of sleep health should be incorporated into firefighter research to supplement behavioral health assessments and interventions, especially related to burnout and occupational stress.

Interventions targeting health and wellbeing among nail salon workers: A scoping review

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

We propose to present our scoping review of interventions targeting the health and wellbeing of nail salon workers. We used a five-step approach to retrieve, review, and appraise peer-reviewed articles. Four unique interventions were identified indicating the need for more rigorous interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of nail salon workers.

A theoretical framework to bridge the gap between policy and practice in promoting mental health in the workplace.

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

Evidence indicates a gap between macro-level initiatives to manage psychosocial risks and their implementation at the organisational level. A literature review across different social sciences disciplines was conducted, evidencing the need to integrate social pressures with organisational variables to transform psychosocial risk management and mental health promotion into a sustainable organisational practice.

Better Recovery from Stress through Improved Boundary Management: Test of an Intervention

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

This study details the creation and initial testing of a training program designed to teach college students about recovery experiences and the importance of psychological detachment and boundary management tactics which can help people manage occupational stress. We created a 90 minute training program for undergraduate business students. The results showed significant improvements in participants’ trained knowledge and an increase in psychological detachment over time. This research suggests that training aimed at enhancing knowledge of recovery and skill in the use of boundary management tactics can be beneficial for college students and should possibly be modified and tested in other populations.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Pilot Online Mindful Self-Compassion Intervention for Medical Students

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

The proposed presentation describes the pilot implementation and preliminary results of the Self-compassion, Yoga and Mindfulness for Burnout: Integrating Online Sessions and Interpersonal Support (SYMBIOSIS) program for 19 medical students. Mixed-methods results demonstrated strong feasibility and acceptability that were comparable to larger, well-funded programs. Repeated measures ANOVA (pre, post, follow-up) results from validated quantitative measures revealed significant improvements over time for burnout, perceived stress, self-compassion, and health promoting behaviors with effect sizes ranging from medium to very large. These promising results present a practical intervention development and implementation process that may significantly improve the biopsychosocial well-being of medical students.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Teleworking During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mediation Analysis

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

This study examines the impact of race and ethnicity on the incidence of teleworking and examine to what extent this impact is mediated by education and occupation. Quantifying the relative role of mediators in explaining racial and ethnic teleworking disparities would help inform intervention efforts and best practices.

An approach to using office interior design to minimize work stress and support a sustainable workforce

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

Office interiors are equally available to every employee that enters and works in the space, while wellness programs and training impact a select few due to limited resources, driving well-being inequality in the workforce. Trauma from the pandemic experience suggests that a greater number of workers will interpret work events and situations as threats, potentially increasing stress responses. This applied research/design project is focused on how office design features, interior architecture, furnishings, and technology can be designed to nudge workers to change behaviors, decisions, and activities that can moderate stress. We are investigating two interventions, 1) offering more user control through flexibility of furnishings and choice of location, and 2) ?legible space? that is easy to understand and offers ability to access resources, to determine how they can be jointly used to reduce stress.

The Effects of a Total Worker Health Intervention on Workplace Safety: Mediating Effects of Sleep and Supervisor Support for Sleep

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

The present study explored effects of a Family and Sleep Supportive Training intervention on workplace safety outcomes. Results revealed that service members in the treatment group, compared to those in the control group, reported greater workplace safety behaviors and safety motivation, and reduced workplace accidents and injuries, due to greater sleep quality and sleep-specific supervisor support. Therefore, intervening on sleep and supervisor support for sleep can have a positive impact on workplace safety.

Perceived Organizational Support for Employed Breast Cancer Survivors Coping with Work and Health Challenges

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021

Breast cancer and treatment regimens pose significant challenges for workers, but organizational support can facilitate staying at work or returning to work. We sought to identify the types of organizational support that breast cancer survivors most value and desire, and sources of support within employing organizations. We content-analyzed responses to an open-ended survey question using the constant comparative method and identified recurrent themes. We found that instrumental support (flexible work arrangements), emotional support (empathy), and paid/unpaid time off from work were especially valued by survivors.