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{"title":"Healing the Healers: Musculoskeletal Strain, Burnout, and Nurse Retention: Lessons From the Philippines With Global Implications.","authors":"Jose Eric M Lacsa","doi":"10.1177/21650799251407605","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799251407605","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"328-329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145783348","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":"Risk Factors for Job Stress Among Older Korean Security Workers With Hypertension: A Multilevel Analysis.","authors":"Youngnam Lee, Duckhee Chae, Soo-Hyeon Kim, Soo-Yong Byun","doi":"10.1177/21650799261449263","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261449263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In South Korea, apartment security jobs are commonly held by older men. The high prevalence of chronic conditions in this population, combined with the job's long hours and shift work, may increase risks of job stress and cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to identify individual and work environment factors that influence job stress among middle-aged and older security workers with hypertension.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study used self-reported questionnaires to collect data from 146 security workers with hypertension at 45 apartment complexes in South Korea. The data were analyzed through descriptive analysis and multilevel modeling.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Higher educational attainment, lower sleep satisfaction, and lower social support were significantly (<i>p</i> < .05) associated with increased job stress, as were a lack of dedicated break areas and a higher number of households per worker.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study identified significant individual and workplace factors influencing job stress among older Korean security workers with hypertension. Education level, sleep satisfaction, and social support were key personal factors. The number of assigned households per security worker and the availability of break areas were critical workplace factors. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both personal and workplace conditions to manage job stress effectively.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>Age-sensitive policies are essential to reducing job stress. Providing rest areas, adjusting workloads, and fostering a supportive work culture can alleviate environmental stressors. Tailoring roles based on education and physical ability and providing health education on sleep hygiene and effective break use may reduce fatigue and stress.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"374-384"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147989613","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":"Identifying Core Competencies for Occupational and Environmental Health Nurse Practitioners: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Maria C Lanzi, Rebecca Billings, Julie Schexnayder, Adelais Markaki","doi":"10.1177/21650799261449262","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261449262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational and environmental health (OEH) encompasses occupational and environmental medicine and OEH nursing. Nurse practitioners specializing in OEH (OEHNPs) assess and mitigate occupational hazards, thereby promoting health and safety among workers, drawing on advanced knowledge and skills. This review had a two-fold aim: (1) to determine whether core competencies for OEHNPs practicing in the United States exist; and (2) to identify relevant occupational and environmental medicine and OEH nursing core competencies for the future development of OEHNP core competencies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An integrative review was conducted in accordance with Whittemore and Knafl's five-step process and the PRISMA guidelines. Peer-reviewed literature published in the United States within the last 50 years was searched across five databases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 31 articles included, 22 were OEH nursing-focused, seven were occupational and environmental medicine-focused, and two were nurse practitioner-focused. The OEH nursing articles addressed topics essential to OEH nursing practice, as well as standards of practice and core competencies. The occupational and environmental medicine literature addressed practice guidance, with core competencies periodically updated to reflect evolving practice. Lastly, the nurse practitioner articles focused on entry-level, general nurse practitioner core competencies. No articles explicitly identified core competencies for OEHNPs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Evidence establishes the need to develop specific core competencies that reflect the advanced scope of practice, clinical decision-making, and autonomy of OEHNPs.</p><p><strong>Implication for practice: </strong>Employing a consensus-driven approach to agree upon a preliminary set of core competencies for OEHNPs would support role delineation, inform OEHNP education and certification, and ensure quality OEH care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"332-350"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147983952","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":"CE Module: Identifying Core Competencies for Occupational and Environmental Health Nurse Practitioners: An Integrative Review.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/21650799261454644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261454644","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":"74 7","pages":"351"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200733","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":"Examining the Interplay Between Occupational Health Hazards and Health Status Related to Risk Among Home-Based Workers in Thailand.","authors":"Patcharin Chaisurin, Kunlayanee Tantranont","doi":"10.1177/21650799261421553","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261421553","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Home-based workers in Thailand, such as those engaged in longan peeling, wooden furniture production, and craft paper lantern making, face multiple occupational health hazards. However, evidence on the associations between specific hazards and health outcomes in this vulnerable group remains limited.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 575 home-based workers. Data were collected through the \"Healthy i-Work\" web application and analyzed using logistic regression. Occupational hazards and self-reported health outcomes were systematically assessed.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The most frequently reported hazards included awkward postures (59.7%), unstable income (52.9%), use of sharp tools or machinery (51.3%), and dust exposure (45.9%). Musculoskeletal disorders were the most common adverse health outcome (69.6%), followed by fatigue, numbness, eye strain, and stress. Logistic regression analysis showed significant associations between ergonomic hazards and musculoskeletal pain; psychosocial hazards and stress-related symptoms; dust and chemical exposure and respiratory or skin symptoms; noise exposure and hearing impairment; heat exposure and heat-related symptoms; and insect or animal bites and infection-related symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Home-based workers are exposed to diverse occupational hazards that significantly impact their physical and psychological health. These results highlight the urgent need for occupational health interventions and preventive strategies tailored to informal work settings.</p><p><strong>Application to practice: </strong>The findings emphasize the importance of developing practical workplace safety measures, providing ergonomic and protective equipment, and strengthening inclusive social protection policies. Occupational health professionals and policymakers should prioritize interventions that reduce risks, promote worker well-being, and safeguard the health of informal home-based workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"364-373"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147464169","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":"Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Job Satisfaction and Psychological Distress of Care Workers for Older Adults.","authors":"Nurgül Karakurt, Meltem Oral","doi":"10.1177/21650799261421549","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21650799261421549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Job satisfaction and psychological well-being are critical factors for productivity in nursing homes. This research investigated the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) on the job satisfaction and psychological distress levels of Turkish care workers for older adults in a nursing home.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A pretest-posttest randomized experimental design was carried out with 62 care workers from a nursing home in Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the 8-week MBSR or to the control group. The Job Satisfaction Scale and Brief Symptom Inventory were administered to the participants by the researchers before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicated that the care workers' job satisfaction and psychological well-being were below average. The MBSR program effectively increased job satisfaction and reduced participants' psychological distress in the intervention group. A decrease in job satisfaction and an increase in psychological distress were observed in the control group at posttest.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MBSR can help increase the job satisfaction of the care workers, alleviate the psychological adverse effects of working in a stressful environment, and increase the quality of care given in nursing homes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"352-363"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147311390","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":"Impacts of Trauma-Informed Approaches on Healthcare Workers: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Audrey Kobina, Angela J Preston","doi":"10.1177/21650799261457914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261457914","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is well known that healthcare workers experience poor outcomes associated with workplace stress and secondary trauma from on-the-job events. In order to respond, healthcare systems must evolve. Yet it is unknown how trauma-informed approaches (TIAs) may effectively address system-level factors within healthcare settings. The aim of this study was to: (1) map out the existing knowledge about TIAs integrated within healthcare organizations and (2) map out the reported health impact of TIA integration on healthcare workers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A scoping review was conducted using Fink's five-step approach for systematic reviews, with scoping review modifications based on Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 6,162 participants from 17 articles published between 2018 and 2024 were included in the retained sample. Key findings indicate: (1) TIA support for healthcare workers is insufficient, necessitating systemic organizational change led by effective leadership, and; (2) TIA integration may protect healthcare workers from trauma and burnout, fostering resilience and well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TIAs within healthcare were associated with well-being among healthcare workers. Leadership plays an integral role in establishing trauma-informed organizational climates. Further work must be conducted with a large sample of healthcare workers to explore the perceived impact of trauma-informed system-level efforts aimed at promoting hospital staff's well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799261457914"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148320112","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":"Occupational Noise in Healthcare Settings: Health Effects on Healthcare Workers and Strategies for Prevention and Management.","authors":"Zhixuan Drew Zhu, Patricia Figura-Delia","doi":"10.1177/21650799261462926","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261462926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational noise in healthcare settings is a persistent workplace hazard that may adversely affect nurses and other healthcare workers.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This clinical update reviews recent evidence on hospital noise sources, associated health risks, and practical strategies for prevention and management, with emphasis on implications for occupational health nursing practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review of recent literature was conducted to examine occupational noise exposure in healthcare environments.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Common hospital noise sources include alarms, conversations, patient activity, and equipment. Occupational noise exposure has been linked to hearing-related effects, stress, fatigue, reduced job satisfaction, impaired concentration, and alarm fatigue. Noise-reduction approaches include monitoring, alarm management, acoustic modifications, administrative controls, and staff education, although evidence for many interventions remains limited.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Occupational noise exposure remains an important concern in healthcare settings and may affect worker well-being and aspects of care delivery. Occupational health nurses are well positioned to support monitoring, education, and interdisciplinary prevention efforts. More intervention research is needed to identify feasible, effective, unit-specific strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799261462926"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148303623","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 Community-Based Occupational Health Strategies for Agricultural Workers: Beyond Emergency Response Toward Scalable and Measurable Impact.","authors":"Lola Kurnia Pitaloka, Inaya Sari Melati","doi":"10.1177/21650799261462922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261462922","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799261462922"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148302922","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":"Exploring the Relationships Between Various Types of Burnout, Coping Strategies, and Resilience Among Healthcare Professionals.","authors":"Xiqian Zou, Yang Li, Wei Lu, Shuang Chen, Hui Shen, Jing Yang, Xin Wang, Yanxia Zhang, Hengjia Liu, Yuxian Wang, Qingnan Fu","doi":"10.1177/21650799261450153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261450153","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between various types of burnout, coping strategies, and resilience among healthcare professionals through a transactional model of stress and coping framework.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of healthcare professionals (HCPs; <i>N</i> = 647) from various hospitals across China responded to an online questionnaire survey, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the proposed interaction model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment negatively predicted resilience, while depersonalization positively predicted resilience. Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization positively predicted emotion-oriented strategies, and depersonalization negatively predicted problem-oriented strategies. Reduced personal accomplishment negatively predicted problem-oriented and avoidance-oriented strategies. Emotion-oriented strategies negatively predicted resilience, while problem-oriented and avoidance-oriented strategies positively predicted resilience. Mediation analysis revealed that emotion-oriented strategies significantly mediated the relationships between emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and resilience; avoidance-oriented strategies significantly mediated the relationships between depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment, and resilience; and problem-oriented strategies mediated the relationships between reduced personal accomplishment and resilience.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:The conclusions of this study may enhance the effectiveness of interventions for HCPs by providing insights into the specific effects of different burnout coping strategies. Particular attention should be given to HCPs experiencing a high level of reduced personal accomplishment burnout, and interventions for this subtype should emphasize problem-oriented strategies and the moderate adoption of avoidance strategies to best promote resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":48968,"journal":{"name":"Workplace Health & Safety","volume":" ","pages":"21650799261450153"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279625","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}