Redefining patient and public involvement (PPI) in work and health research
Improving the evidence base in occupational health (OH) practice has long been recognised as a priority for the specialty. Since the early 2000s, the OH research community and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine in the UK have advocated for strengthening research capacity and embedding a research culture…
The Supply chain Health INitiative Evaluation (SHINE) study protocol: evaluating health and wellbeing services delivered through the supply chain
While three-quarters of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) provide some form of health and safety training to their employees, more comprehensive health and wellbeing services (HWS), including health prevention and occupational health activities are notably scarce and rarely evaluated. We will…
Supporting Sustainable Return to Work in Large Organizations: A Cluster Randomised Feasibility Trial of a Multi-Level Intervention
Long-term sickness absence is a growing public health issue, reducing workforce participation and widening health inequalities. Effective interventions must address both health and workplace factors to enable not only return-to-work but sustained employment. This study evaluated the feasibility of a…
A competency framework for occupational health leadership
AbstractBackgroundWhile general leadership competencies exist across the healthcare sector, the specific leadership required for occupational health (OH) has been under-researched to date. Given the current opportunity and challenge for OH to impact productivity in the UK by tackling known issues with…
Informing a Workplace Self-Management Intervention for Employees with Long-Term Health Conditions and Disabilities: A Mixed-Methods Study
AbstractPurposeNo practical, scalable framework currently exists for UK workplaces to support self-management of LTCs/disabilities in collaboration with employers and health systems. This study aimed to understand the essential components of a workplace-based intervention to support self-management for…
Occupational Health Leadership Competency Framework
Occupational health (OH) professionals play a vital role in enabling healthier, safer, and more productive working lives. Leadership within the profession has traditionally centred on clinical and technical expertise, and while these foundations remain essential, the evolving landscape of work and health…
Doctors in Private Practice: A Systematic Review of the Perceived Working Conditions, Psychological Health, and Patient Care
Medical doctors are at risk of poor mental health, linked to their working conditions. However, little distinction is made between private and public practice where working conditions differ. This review examines the relationship between perceived working conditions, psychological health, and patient…
Using intervention mapping to develop evidence-based toolkits that support workers on long-term sick leave and their managers
BackgroundManaging long-term sickness absence is challenging in countries where employers and managers have the main responsibility to provide return to work support, particularly for workers with poor mental health. Whilst long-term sick leave and return to work frameworks and guidance exist for employers,…
Web-Based Interactive Training for Managers (Managing Minds at Work) to Promote Mental Health at Work: Pilot Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Background:Line managers play a key role in preventing poor mental health but often lack necessary skills and knowledge. Existing interventions typically focus on mental health awareness rather than practical skills. The evidence-based Managing Minds at Work (MMW) web-based training program was developed…
NHS doctors who become second victims – an exploratory study
PurposeThis study aimed to understand the lived experience of UK NHS doctors who encountered second victim phenomenon following an adverse event and the role that medical leadership played in their trajectory.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with eight NHS doctors.…