A questionnaire has been developed and disseminated in several European countries to determine common key competences required of occupational medicine specialists. The questionnaire contained 115 subjects relating to eight fields of activity of an occupational medicine physician (occupational hazards to health, assessment of disability and fitness for work, communications, research methods, ma...

BACKGROUND Comprehensive information about national spending on prevention is crucial for health policy development and evaluation. This study provides a comprehensive overview of prevention spending in the Netherlands, including those activities beyond the national health accounts. METHODS National spending on health-related primary and secondary preventive activities was examined by funding...

AIM The objective of this study is to analyze the commitment to a more health-promoting health service and to illuminate important barriers for having a health-promoting role in daily practice, among Swedish health care professionals. MATERIAL AND METHOD Out of a total of 3751 health professionals who are working daytime in clinical practice in the province of Västerbotten, 1810 were invited ...

OBJECTIVES To identify the common core competencies required for occupational physicians in Europe. METHOD A modified Delphi survey was conducted among members of the European Association of Schools of Occupational Medicine (EASOM), the Occupational Medicine Section of the Union of European Medical Specialities (UEMS), and of the European Network of Societies of Occupational Physicians (ENSOP...

background the main purpose of this study was to explore the status of occupational stress among hospital nurses in isfahan, iran. it also aimed to examine the relationship between nurses’ occupational stress and their intention to leave the hospital.   methods the study employed a cross-sectional research design. a validated questionnaire was used to collect data from 296 nurses. respondents w...

This paper describes the Village Nursing Home's day treatment program for persons with AIDS, with an emphasis on the role of occupational therapy and the outcomes of occupational therapy interventions. The clients' demographics are included, and a general program philosophy of clients' empowerment is discussed. The health promotion framework and the use of holistic modalities address the spirit...

Most African countries are noted for poor occupational health and safety practices. However, despite numerous occupational health and safety advances in recent years, several occupational health and safety issues still proliferate in most African countries, particularly in Ghana. This study was a review paper aimed at unearthing key issues on occupational health and safety practices in Ghana. W...

This study used a Delphi survey method to identify research priorities of occupational therapists working in mental health. Twenty-two subjects were initially surveyed for their suggestions regarding research topics they thought were important. These 22 subjects represent a random sample of 12.4% of national OT-Australia membership of occupational therapists working in mental health. After thre...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are significant workplace problems affecting occupational health, productivity and the careers of dental professionals. The prevalence of MSDs is on the rise for all types of dental workers. In spite of different patterns of work culture, there are parallel levels of symptoms in dentists across nations. Risk factors for MSDs are multifactorial. Symptoms appear v...

ISSUE ADDRESSED There is a need for a system of values and principles consistent with modern health promotion that enables practitioners to use these values and principles to understand health and in their needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation practice. METHOD Grounded theory, document analysis and the authors' own practice experience were used to systematically collect an...