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Workplace Health and Wellbeing Research and Evaluation

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 7901

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Dr. Iffath Syed

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Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, Sharon, PA 16146, USA
Interests: public health; health equity; social determinants of health; behavioral sciences; gender; health & long term care; chronic illness

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Workplace health and wellbeing is a fundamental aspect of health equity and social inequalities. Work-related health inequities are common in working populations and represent an increasing concern for individual workers (e.g., discrimination, job stress, mental health, and chronic illness), organisations (e.g., absenteeism and presenteeism), compensation authorities (e.g., injury, illness, and sickness claims), and governments (e.g., disability payments and economy). This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) focuses on the current state of knowledge regarding the links between work and health. We particularly welcome research working from critical paradigms and equity-focused approaches which pertain to social determinants of health and critical social theories (e.g., those examining race, sex/gender differences, aging in the workplace, disability/ability and ableism, and so forth). We invite new, original research papers, reviews, case reports, and conference papers to be submitted to this issue. Manuscripts that consider new approaches to interventions to prevent, treat, or improve outcomes pertaining to work and health are welcome, along with manuscripts that examine the impact of occupational factors, including risk and protective factors of wellbeing, and those that deal with workplace health protection and promotion, injury/illness prevention, and workplace screening practices and interventions. Experimental, cross-sectional, and longitudinal explorative studies of mental health and wellbeing within occupational settings are also welcome.

Dr. Iffath Syed
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • diversity
  • inclusion
  • health equity
  • long COVID
  • critical disability
  • workplace disability
  • work and health
  • occupational health and safety
  • public health

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Validation of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) Among Health and Social Care Workers in the UK
by Nicola Cogan, John Campbell, Liza Morton, David Young and Stephen Porges
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(12), 1551; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21121551 - 23 Nov 2024
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Psychological safety is essential for rest, recovery, and fostering social connections, particularly for health and social care workers (HSCWs) who frequently operate in high-pressure environments. These workers are prone to traumatic stress, which can elevate their sense of threat and undermine their psychological [...] Read more.
Psychological safety is essential for rest, recovery, and fostering social connections, particularly for health and social care workers (HSCWs) who frequently operate in high-pressure environments. These workers are prone to traumatic stress, which can elevate their sense of threat and undermine their psychological safety. This study aimed to validate the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) among HSCWs in the UK (n = 443). The NPSS is based on polyvagal theory and assesses the dimensions of compassion, social engagement and bodily sensations. Internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent, discriminant, and concurrent validity were examined, along with the scale’s dimensionality. A three-factor structure was confirmed, with internal consistencies ranging from acceptable to excellent across subscales. Validity was supported by significant associations with measures of team psychological safety, well-being, post-traumatic stress, burnout, body perception, and personality. The NPSS also demonstrated strong test–retest reliability. These results validate the NPSS as a reliable and multidimensional tool for assessing psychological safety in health and social care settings. The study highlights the importance of psychological safety for HSCWs and provides a valuable measure to support interventions aimed at fostering safer and more supportive work environments. Full article
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Shaping Public Servant Well-Being: Lessons from Brazil’s SIASS Program
by Marcos Massaki Imamura, Gabrielly de Queiroz Pereira, José Roberto Herrera Cantorani and Luiz Alberto Pilatti
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(10), 1341; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21101341 - 10 Oct 2024
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This study aims to identify how the health and well-being of public servants are promoted and managed at the Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR). The Integrated Subsystem for Attention to the Health of Public Servants (SIASS), established by the federal government in 2009, [...] Read more.
This study aims to identify how the health and well-being of public servants are promoted and managed at the Federal University of Technology—Paraná (UTFPR). The Integrated Subsystem for Attention to the Health of Public Servants (SIASS), established by the federal government in 2009, is an initiative that integrates health actions, work safety, and social assistance. This qualitative study utilized the analysis of institutional documents and semi-structured interviews with managers involved in SIASS implementation at the UTFPR. The analysis reveals that, despite the creation of the SIASS, the UTFPR faces challenges such as resource scarcity, reliance on procurement processes, and a reactive rather than preventive approach to occupational health issues. The structural diversity across campuses and the lack of systematic evaluation of working conditions further limit the effectiveness of policies. It is recommended that the UTFPR adopt a more integrated, data-driven, and proactive approach to occupational health management. Strengthening interinstitutional partnerships, optimizing resource allocation, and developing continuous evaluation systems are essential steps to ensure a work environment that effectively promotes the health and well-being of its employees. Full article
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From Wasteland to Bloom: Exploring the Organizational Profiles of Occupational Health and Well-Being Strategies and Their Effects on Employees’ Health and Well-Being
by Marie-Ève Beauchamp Legault and Denis Chênevert
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(8), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21081008 - 31 Jul 2024
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Based on the signaling and conservation of resources theories, this study aims to identify different strategic organizational profiles related to occupational health and well-being (OHWB). Additionally, this study explores how these various organizational profiles impact employees’ well-being, specifically in relation to absenteeism, emotional [...] Read more.
Based on the signaling and conservation of resources theories, this study aims to identify different strategic organizational profiles related to occupational health and well-being (OHWB). Additionally, this study explores how these various organizational profiles impact employees’ well-being, specifically in relation to absenteeism, emotional exhaustion, work overload, intention to quit, and job satisfaction. Data were collected from 59 organizations and 2828 employees. The first phase of this study presents the latent profile analysis carried out to identify OHWB organizational profiles. This analysis reveals four organizational profiles that are metaphorically named according to the growth stages of plants (i.e., wasteland, sprouting, budding, and blooming OHWB profiles). The second phase of this study investigates the associations between the latent profiles assigned to the organizations with absenteeism, intention to quit, emotional exhaustion, feelings of work overload, and job satisfaction among their employees using MANOVA. The results show that organizational profiles influence employees’ health and well-being. Employees working in organizations with a low OHWB profile, known as the “wasteland profile”, tend to report more days of absenteeism, higher levels of emotional exhaustion, greater work overload, and lower job satisfaction. Employees are also more likely to express a greater intention to quit their jobs than those working in organizations with a higher OHWB profile (a “blooming profile”). This study is useful for organizations and practitioners seeking to understand how investing in a health and well-being strategy can benefit their employees. Full article
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Enterprise-Based Participatory Action Research in the Development of a Basic Occupational Health Service Model in Thailand
by Kankamol Passaranon, Naesinee Chaiear, Napak Duangjumphol and Penprapa Siviroj
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(8), 5538; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085538 - 17 Apr 2023
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Various basic occupational health services (BOHS) are provided, particularly in-plant BOHS; however, it might be necessary to start expanding BOHS. The current study focuses on BOHS model development using participatory action research (PAR) at a large-sized enterprise in northeastern Thailand. The PAR began [...] Read more.
Various basic occupational health services (BOHS) are provided, particularly in-plant BOHS; however, it might be necessary to start expanding BOHS. The current study focuses on BOHS model development using participatory action research (PAR) at a large-sized enterprise in northeastern Thailand. The PAR began with a situation analysis using ILO Convention C161, problem and cause analysis, the development of an action plan, observation and action, evaluation, and replanning. The research tools included interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and participant observations. The participants included managers, human resource staff, safety officers, and workers. Both inductive and deductive thematic analyses were undertaken. The results showed that (1) education and learning experience led to the workers detecting work-related diseases early by themselves and the implementation of medical surveillance programs; (2) the workers’ occupational health needs led to return-to-work assessments and first aid room system development; (3) the employer’s experience led to appropriate fit-for-work examinations and emergency preparedness; and (4) the feedback from BOHS providers led to a hospital-to-in-plant return-to-work conversion. The study concluded that the enterprise could develop fit-for-work and return-to-work assessments as per the ILO Convention C161 under the policy; however, medical surveillance and the first aid room system need to be developed through counseling at the hospital’s occupational medicine clinic. Full article
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Development and Psychometric Test of the Salutogenic Survey on Sustainable Working Life for Nurses: Identifying Resistance Resources against Stress
by Monica Eriksson, Elias Johannesson, Nóra Kerekes, Maria Emilsson, Sandra Pennbrant and Håkan Nunstedt
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(2), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21020198 - 8 Feb 2024
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Extensive research shows nurses’ work environment to be particularly stressful. This study develops, explores, and psychometrically tests a new profession-specific questionnaire identifying generalised and specific resistance resources, that make it possible to measure resources to manage work-related stress. An exploratory study design was [...] Read more.
Extensive research shows nurses’ work environment to be particularly stressful. This study develops, explores, and psychometrically tests a new profession-specific questionnaire identifying generalised and specific resistance resources, that make it possible to measure resources to manage work-related stress. An exploratory study design was employed. The questionnaire development was inspired by the MEASURE approach and the salutogenic theory of health. Building on the results from a literature review of nursing research and salutogenesis, supplemented by twelve interviews with hospital nurses, an item pool was generated. The first version was pilot-tested in a group of nurses who were studying to become specialist nurses. The second version of the questionnaire was psychometrically tested on a sample of registered nurses in close patient care (n = 475), analysed using confirmatory factor analysis to test seven predefined domains of the questionnaire. The analysis revealed a first order seven-domain model of 21 items: job satisfaction, professional role, work motivation, commitment, belonging in the workplace, factors and conditions for remaining in the profession, and workload. The structure of the questionnaire indicates its usefulness in clinical practice for measuring resistance resources. Full article
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