Halsopromotion och KASAM : erfarenheter fran en sjukvardsavdelning pa Centralsjukhuset i Kristian... more Halsopromotion och KASAM : erfarenheter fran en sjukvardsavdelning pa Centralsjukhuset i Kristianstad
I projektet Skiss Skane har konstnarer varit anstallda pa olika arbetsplatser for att med sin kom... more I projektet Skiss Skane har konstnarer varit anstallda pa olika arbetsplatser for att med sin kompetens bidra till minskad sjukfranvaro och framja halsa, kreativitet och nytankande. Samtidigt ar ma ...
BACKGROUND: Appearance and body language are key components of non-verbal communication and play ... more BACKGROUND: Appearance and body language are key components of non-verbal communication and play an important role in the service and marketing sector. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to explore experiences and perceptions of appearance issues related to work among employees in the marketing sector in Sweden. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 15 marketing and communication employees (five males, ten females), at multinational companies and a university. Thematic analyses were conducted, and content was organised in two themes with sub-themes: 1. Appearance from a resource perspective (Appearance benefits; Physical activity resources; Age benefits). 2. Appearance from a demand perspective (Adaptation to gender roles; Investment in appearance; Adaptation to situation and culture). RESULTS: The findings showed that appearance was perceived as a resource for professionalism, work engagement and career in various ways. Appearance-related issues were not considered on organisational work lev...
Background Societal development and a competitive corporate climate have resulted in increased em... more Background Societal development and a competitive corporate climate have resulted in increased emphasis on performance management (PM) but also sustainability and health challenges in working life. Opportunities for employee well-being, development and performance are thus highly relevant for organisations and society. PM includes a manager-employee dialogue process and is identified as a complex challenge when combined with employee development and well-being. Managers have a key role in PM, and research in collaboration with practitioners in specific contexts is needed. An exploratory study, focusing on managers’ experience of dialogues between managers and employees in practice, was therefore conducted in collaboration with an inter-municipal corporation company in southern Sweden. Methods A qualitative study with an inductive design, supported by semi-structured focus group interviews, was chosen based on the exploratory character of the study. Thirty-five managers were approach...
The work environment and especially the psychosocial work environment influence the mental and ph... more The work environment and especially the psychosocial work environment influence the mental and physical well-being of employees. The aim of this study was to identify and analyse the state of knowledge regarding nurses’ work situation, health, and person-centred work during the COVID-19 pandemic through a systematic review. Methods: Systematic Review, nine included articles. The theoretical swAge model was used as the framework in a deductive content analysis. Results: The result was presented in the nine determinate areas from the swAge model and showed that all nine determinate areas of the swAge model were of importance to both the nurses’ sustainable work situation during the COVID-19 pandemic and to person-centred care. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on nurses’ health, both physically but especially psychologically, with high levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout. Nurses experienced a lack of control and support from organizations. They had to work with li...
Research has shown that health in working populations are related to the individual, the workplac... more Research has shown that health in working populations are related to the individual, the workplace and the social context outside work. Together with current pressure on employers to help the emplo ...
The aim was to examine middle school‐aged pupils’ participation in an action‐oriented school heal... more The aim was to examine middle school‐aged pupils’ participation in an action‐oriented school health promotion project and investigate its effects on their health experience, learning and influence. A survey was sent eight times to middle school‐aged pupils (n = 105). A descriptive analysis with group comparisons was followed by a regression analysis. Health differences were found between gender and age. Aspects of pupil influence and learning about health showed positive progression during the project. Satisfaction with school performance was most associated with health experience. Thus, health experience, gender, and age are factors to consider when planning similar health promotion projects in schools.
Resultatfokuserad tavlingsidrott dominerar i Skane nordost och bidrar till att mindretavlingsinri... more Resultatfokuserad tavlingsidrott dominerar i Skane nordost och bidrar till att mindretavlingsinriktade hogstadieflickor inte ar idrottsligt aktiva. Manga hogstadieflickor efterfragardock mojlighete ...
Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process invol... more Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process involving appearance-based judgements and priority-setting, all of which has an effect on health care equality. The healthcare provider–patient interaction is also highly relevant for the awareness and support of patients’ appearance concerns, with an associated possibility for improving patients’ satisfaction with their appearance and health. The aim was therefore to explore nursing staff’s experience of patients’ appearance issues in various nursing situations, with the purpose to facilitate awareness raising and knowledge development. Method A qualitative research approach with focus group interviews was chosen due to the exploratory aim of the study. Five semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with 24 nursing staff in total (19 women and five men). The participants’ ages varied (20 to 45 years) as did their professional nursing experience. The interviews lasted approximatel...
BACKGROUND: Despite an increase in work-life balance literature, the development of successful su... more BACKGROUND: Despite an increase in work-life balance literature, the development of successful support to help employees manage their work -life balance is slow. Moreover, there are few interventions with a comprehensive approach to workplace health promotion focusing on work-life balance. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to present the development and building blocks of a holistic interdisciplinary health-promoting program, the BELE program, to enhance female employees working in human service organizations health and well-being with a focus on work-life balance. METHODS: The planning and development of the program was done through an intervention mapping and research circles methodology. RESULTS: The planning- and development process of the program resulted in a theoretical framework, and a program structure with a program content. The intervention program was named “The Balance in Everyday Life Empowerment program” (BELE program). CONCLUSIONS: The BELE program adds to the existing body...
IntroductionIn the health care sector shift work is common and a variety of flexible working hour... more IntroductionIn the health care sector shift work is common and a variety of flexible working hour arrangements have been implemented and evaluated. High variability of working hours is repeatedly b ...
Halsopromotion och KASAM : erfarenheter fran en sjukvardsavdelning pa Centralsjukhuset i Kristian... more Halsopromotion och KASAM : erfarenheter fran en sjukvardsavdelning pa Centralsjukhuset i Kristianstad
I projektet Skiss Skane har konstnarer varit anstallda pa olika arbetsplatser for att med sin kom... more I projektet Skiss Skane har konstnarer varit anstallda pa olika arbetsplatser for att med sin kompetens bidra till minskad sjukfranvaro och framja halsa, kreativitet och nytankande. Samtidigt ar ma ...
BACKGROUND: Appearance and body language are key components of non-verbal communication and play ... more BACKGROUND: Appearance and body language are key components of non-verbal communication and play an important role in the service and marketing sector. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to explore experiences and perceptions of appearance issues related to work among employees in the marketing sector in Sweden. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 15 marketing and communication employees (five males, ten females), at multinational companies and a university. Thematic analyses were conducted, and content was organised in two themes with sub-themes: 1. Appearance from a resource perspective (Appearance benefits; Physical activity resources; Age benefits). 2. Appearance from a demand perspective (Adaptation to gender roles; Investment in appearance; Adaptation to situation and culture). RESULTS: The findings showed that appearance was perceived as a resource for professionalism, work engagement and career in various ways. Appearance-related issues were not considered on organisational work lev...
Background Societal development and a competitive corporate climate have resulted in increased em... more Background Societal development and a competitive corporate climate have resulted in increased emphasis on performance management (PM) but also sustainability and health challenges in working life. Opportunities for employee well-being, development and performance are thus highly relevant for organisations and society. PM includes a manager-employee dialogue process and is identified as a complex challenge when combined with employee development and well-being. Managers have a key role in PM, and research in collaboration with practitioners in specific contexts is needed. An exploratory study, focusing on managers’ experience of dialogues between managers and employees in practice, was therefore conducted in collaboration with an inter-municipal corporation company in southern Sweden. Methods A qualitative study with an inductive design, supported by semi-structured focus group interviews, was chosen based on the exploratory character of the study. Thirty-five managers were approach...
The work environment and especially the psychosocial work environment influence the mental and ph... more The work environment and especially the psychosocial work environment influence the mental and physical well-being of employees. The aim of this study was to identify and analyse the state of knowledge regarding nurses’ work situation, health, and person-centred work during the COVID-19 pandemic through a systematic review. Methods: Systematic Review, nine included articles. The theoretical swAge model was used as the framework in a deductive content analysis. Results: The result was presented in the nine determinate areas from the swAge model and showed that all nine determinate areas of the swAge model were of importance to both the nurses’ sustainable work situation during the COVID-19 pandemic and to person-centred care. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on nurses’ health, both physically but especially psychologically, with high levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout. Nurses experienced a lack of control and support from organizations. They had to work with li...
Research has shown that health in working populations are related to the individual, the workplac... more Research has shown that health in working populations are related to the individual, the workplace and the social context outside work. Together with current pressure on employers to help the emplo ...
The aim was to examine middle school‐aged pupils’ participation in an action‐oriented school heal... more The aim was to examine middle school‐aged pupils’ participation in an action‐oriented school health promotion project and investigate its effects on their health experience, learning and influence. A survey was sent eight times to middle school‐aged pupils (n = 105). A descriptive analysis with group comparisons was followed by a regression analysis. Health differences were found between gender and age. Aspects of pupil influence and learning about health showed positive progression during the project. Satisfaction with school performance was most associated with health experience. Thus, health experience, gender, and age are factors to consider when planning similar health promotion projects in schools.
Resultatfokuserad tavlingsidrott dominerar i Skane nordost och bidrar till att mindretavlingsinri... more Resultatfokuserad tavlingsidrott dominerar i Skane nordost och bidrar till att mindretavlingsinriktade hogstadieflickor inte ar idrottsligt aktiva. Manga hogstadieflickor efterfragardock mojlighete ...
Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process invol... more Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process involving appearance-based judgements and priority-setting, all of which has an effect on health care equality. The healthcare provider–patient interaction is also highly relevant for the awareness and support of patients’ appearance concerns, with an associated possibility for improving patients’ satisfaction with their appearance and health. The aim was therefore to explore nursing staff’s experience of patients’ appearance issues in various nursing situations, with the purpose to facilitate awareness raising and knowledge development. Method A qualitative research approach with focus group interviews was chosen due to the exploratory aim of the study. Five semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with 24 nursing staff in total (19 women and five men). The participants’ ages varied (20 to 45 years) as did their professional nursing experience. The interviews lasted approximatel...
BACKGROUND: Despite an increase in work-life balance literature, the development of successful su... more BACKGROUND: Despite an increase in work-life balance literature, the development of successful support to help employees manage their work -life balance is slow. Moreover, there are few interventions with a comprehensive approach to workplace health promotion focusing on work-life balance. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to present the development and building blocks of a holistic interdisciplinary health-promoting program, the BELE program, to enhance female employees working in human service organizations health and well-being with a focus on work-life balance. METHODS: The planning and development of the program was done through an intervention mapping and research circles methodology. RESULTS: The planning- and development process of the program resulted in a theoretical framework, and a program structure with a program content. The intervention program was named “The Balance in Everyday Life Empowerment program” (BELE program). CONCLUSIONS: The BELE program adds to the existing body...
IntroductionIn the health care sector shift work is common and a variety of flexible working hour... more IntroductionIn the health care sector shift work is common and a variety of flexible working hour arrangements have been implemented and evaluated. High variability of working hours is repeatedly b ...
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