Feasibility of Implementing a Total Worker Health ® Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Small and Medium Businesses: Results From the Carolina PROSPER Study.
In: Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Jg. 65 (2023-10-01), Heft 10, S. 880-889
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The presented results indicate that the Total Worker Health® approach is feasible in small- and medium-sized businesses. As Total Worker Health® aims to protect workers' safety and advance their health and well-being, it may have implications for reducing incidence of negative clinical outcomes in these worker populations. Objective: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptive effect on employers and workers, an interdisciplinary team launched the Carolina Promoting Safe Practices for Employees' Return study to assess the feasibility of providing tailored technical assistance to small and medium North Carolina businesses using a Total Worker Health (TWH)® approach. Methods: Feasibility of the approach was assessed via surveys and interviews of business representatives from four participating businesses ranging in size from 3 to 110 employees. Results: The TWH approach is feasible, that is, in demand, practical, and acceptable to protect and promote worker safety, health, and well-being. Potential challenges include implementation cost, difficulty engaging all employees, and difficulty accessing tailored health and safety materials in a timely manner. Conclusions: Additional refinement and testing of the TWH approach postpandemic with more worksites is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Feasibility of Implementing a Total Worker Health ® Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Small and Medium Businesses: Results From the Carolina PROSPER Study.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | McAden, Emily P. ; Leff, Maija S. ; Staley, John A. ; Greenberg, Rosa W. ; Nylander-French, Leena A. ; Linnan, Laura A. |
Zeitschrift: | Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Jg. 65 (2023-10-01), Heft 10, S. 880-889 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1076-2752 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002935 |
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