Claire A Richards, Christina Brumley, Janessa M Graves, Molly M Parker, Lav R Khot, Julie Postma
{"title":"Mapping Research Priorities for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture: A One Health Perspective.","authors":"Claire A Richards, Christina Brumley, Janessa M Graves, Molly M Parker, Lav R Khot, Julie Postma","doi":"10.1177/21650799251334147","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251334147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The climate emergency poses significant threats to agricultural productivity, the health and economic prospects of agricultural workers, and animal welfare. This requires development and implementation of adaptation strategies to mitigate the impact in the long-term. The purpose of this study was to identify and map research priorities for climate change adaptation in agriculture, focusing on protecting the health of agricultural workers and livestock animals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Based on the One Health framework, we utilized a participatory, mixed-method approach called group concept mapping. In 2023, 20 faculty members from various disciplines at a land-grant university were recruited through email and purposive sampling, based on group concept mapping methodology. Fifteen faculty members brainstormed ways to reduce health risks for agricultural workers and livestock in the Pacific Northwest amid climate change. Forty ideas were sorted and rated for importance and feasibility by 11 and 10 faculty, respectively.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Multidimensional scaling yielded five clusters: wildfire smoke impacts, basic science, forecasting extreme weather, tradeoffs, and occupational health and labor. Key research areas include studying wildfire smoke's effects on agricultural products, animals, and workers, and identifying adaptive strategies for climate change's impact on humans and livestock. Overall, 25% included all three pillars of the One Health framework.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Most research directions were focused on risk management, with limited emphasis on the One Health framework.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Transdisciplinary collaboration is needed to apply a One Health approach in climate adaptation efforts for agriculture and can be enhanced through transdisciplinary education and training opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"454-465"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144043008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Total Worker Health</i><sup>®</sup> is Incomplete Without Trauma Intelligence<sup>TM</sup>.","authors":"Carolyn M Porta","doi":"10.1177/21650799251329508","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251329508","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"489"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Being Both an Earthquake Survivor and a Nurse: Türkiye's Twin Earthquakes.","authors":"Handan Alan, Ebru Özen Bekar, İbrahim Kavaslar","doi":"10.1177/21650799251367357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251367357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In February 2023, twin earthquakes struck 11 provinces in Türkiye, devastating infrastructure and healthcare services. Nurses, as both survivors and frontline responders, faced extreme physical, emotional, and organizational challenges. Their experiences offer critical insights into disaster-related occupational risks and the structural gaps in worker health and safety. This study aims to explore the experiences of nurses working in hospitals affected by the twin earthquakes in Türkiye in 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative, descriptive research design was used. Study participants were selected using purposeful sampling among nurses who experienced the earthquakes and continued working in the affected areas. In-depth online interviews were conducted with 17 nurses, achieving data saturation. The data were analyzed using content analysis, and the COREQ checklist was followed for study reporting.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>As a result of the analysis, four themes were revealed; (1) earthquake shock, (2) working conditions, (3) living conditions, and (4) family and psychosocial situation. Nurses reported overwhelming psychological strain, unsafe working environments, lack of disaster plans, inadequate managerial support, and severe resource shortages-all of which posed significant threats to worker health and safety.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:This study highlights how nurses' dual roles as victims and caregivers during a large-scale disaster exposed critical vulnerabilities in worker health and safety. The findings underline the urgency of disaster-specific worker health and safety strategies, including trauma-informed mental health care, rapid staff support systems, and safety-oriented organizational planning to protect frontline healthcare workers in emergencies.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251367357"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lukasz M Mazur, Nayeon Lee, Marianne Baernholdt, Beth Epstein, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Jennifer Bissram, Karthik Adapa
{"title":"A Quantitative Analysis of Work System Factors and Well-Being Among Nurses and Physicians in Rural and Urban Settings During Covid-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Lukasz M Mazur, Nayeon Lee, Marianne Baernholdt, Beth Epstein, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Jennifer Bissram, Karthik Adapa","doi":"10.1177/21650799251333072","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251333072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study was to assess work system factors and nurse and physician well-being across professionals (nurse vs. physician) and geographic locations (rural vs. urban) during COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study invited nurses and physicians within four hospitals from one large healthcare system to participate: one urban academic medical center and three rural hospitals. We measured work systems factors using the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) framework and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) survey. Wellbeing was measured using the 2-question summative burnout score, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to measure depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist (PCL) to measure PTSD symptoms. Statistical analyses were conducted using Chi-square (for Likert-scale items) and <i>t</i>-tests (for continuous scales) as appropriate. Statistical significance was set at the .05 level, two-tailed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, our results suggested that nurses and physicians working in the urban settings experience more impeding work system factors and are more burned out, depressed, exhibit more PTSD symptoms, and face greater overall well-being issues, when compared to nurses and physicians working in the rural settings.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:This study examined a comprehensive set of work system factors and well-being measures to better understand differences between rural and urban settings, and nurses compared to physicians. By examining this entire set of measures, we were able to provide a greater insight into the key differences, highlighting opportunities for policy-level contributions to prevent work related impairments from reaching the healthcare workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"440-453"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12301516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Crisis Without Borders: Embedding Harm Reduction in Global Occupational Health Policy.","authors":"Jose Eric Mella Lacsa","doi":"10.1177/21650799251367377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251367377","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251367377"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Cost of Suffering: Providing Workplace Support for Individuals With Chronic Pain.","authors":"London D Lowe, Susan K Heugly","doi":"10.1177/21650799251365237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251365237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article addresses the significant impact of chronic pain on the workplace, highlighting the substantial economic and human costs. According to a National Health Interview Survey, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults live with chronic pain, with a considerable percentage experiencing limitations in daily life and work. The article discusses how chronic pain negatively affects both employees and employers and argues that occupational and environmental health nurses play a crucial role in the development of a multi-faceted workplace support plan. Key strategies include fostering a safe and open environment, evaluating and implementing effective workplace accommodations, and creating tailored employee wellness programs. The article emphasizes the importance of education and awareness to reduce stigma and encourage open communication among colleagues. It concludes by highlighting valuable resources, such as the American Chronic Pain Association and the U.S. Pain Foundation, and the use of chronic pain mobile apps to provide individuals with the tools and support needed to manage their condition. The overarching goal is to create a supportive and understanding workplace that benefits both employees and employers.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251365237"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mayantoinette Watson, LynLee Morgan, Marion Patti, Allan Lovern
{"title":"Perceptions of Burnout Among Nursing Faculty: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Mayantoinette Watson, LynLee Morgan, Marion Patti, Allan Lovern","doi":"10.1177/21650799251361942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251361942","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Burnout among nursing faculty is a pressing issue, with recent findings by Zangaro et al.reporting moderate to high levels of burnout in 82% of nursing faculty across the United States. Despite this growing concern, there is limited qualitative research exploring the perceptions of contributing factors to burnout among nursing faculty in the U.S.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative descriptive design was utilized to gain insights into nursing faculty experiences. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of academic nursing faculty (<i>n</i> = 15) from various institutions across the U.S. Data were analyzed using content analysis and coding to identify key themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Key factors contributing to burnout included faculty incivility, student incivility, unrealistic workloads, and insufficient institutional support. Participants identified reduced workloads, increased mental health resources, and enhanced financial stability as critical strategies to mitigate burnout.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing incivility among faculty and students is crucial to fostering a positive and supportive academic environment. Interventions focused on promoting mental well-being and improving work conditions for nursing faculty are essential for preventing burnout, enhancing retention, and sustaining the nursing workforce. Tackling burnout among nursing faculty is vital for strengthening the nursing profession, improving patient care outcomes, and addressing future healthcare challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251361942"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144823023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strengthening Leadership to Support Employee Recovery: A Pilot Evaluation of the Recovery Friendly Leader Training Program.","authors":"John Narine, Ryan Lizerbram","doi":"10.1177/21650799251356304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251356304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Recovery Friendly Leader (RFL) Training Program (TP) developed an instructor-led, 2-day training: Addressing Substance Use & Demonstrating Inclusion (ASDI), which was piloted virtually under the Zoom platform.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The pilot evaluation employed pre- and post-training surveys administered online via Qualtrics to registered participants. Quantitative responses were examined using a right-tailed Welch's t-test to determine statistically significant improvements in participants' knowledge and confidence from pre- to post-training. Eleven participants completed the pre-training survey and of those, eight also completed the post-training survey.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The training program significantly improved participants' knowledge and confidence in addressing workplace substance use (<i>p</i> < .05), with high engagement and strong intent to implement recovery-supportive strategies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions/application to practice: </strong>Analysis revealed the training was effective in increasing participant knowledge and confidence for identifying and addressing employee substance use and supporting recovery. Workplace policies ought to include structured, stigma-reducing leadership training programs to proactively support employee recovery and foster a recovery-supportive organizational environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251356304"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Communication as Care: Human-Centered Leadership in Occupational Health and Safety.","authors":"Jeff Clyde G Corpuz","doi":"10.1177/21650799251362384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799251362384","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799251362384"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144776715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lower Back Injury in Factory Workers.","authors":"Petrit Hila, Marie-Anne Sanon Rosemberg","doi":"10.1177/21650799241292367","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799241292367","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"434"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142741080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}