MANAGE AT WORK: Addressing the Challenge of Chronic Physical Health Conditions in the Workplace
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 6/3/2017 |
| Start Date: | November 2013 |
| End Date: | May 31, 2017 |
MANAGE AT WORK: Evaluation of a Group-based Self-management Program to Address Workplace Discomfort and Fatigue Associated With Chronic Physical Health Conditions
The specific aim of the study is to evaluate the health benefits of a series of group
workshops designed for workers with chronic physical health conditions. The facilitated
workshops apply principles of pain and illness self-management to help workers deal with
health-related challenges while at work. The workshops address issues of pain management,
physical job demands, pacing of work, communication, problem solving, and coping. Half of
the participants in the study will be randomly assigned to attend workshop sessions (10
hours total), and all study participants will be followed for one year. The primary
hypothesis is that workers who participate in these workshops will show improvements in work
engagement and reductions in work limitation in the subsequent 12 months.
workshops designed for workers with chronic physical health conditions. The facilitated
workshops apply principles of pain and illness self-management to help workers deal with
health-related challenges while at work. The workshops address issues of pain management,
physical job demands, pacing of work, communication, problem solving, and coping. Half of
the participants in the study will be randomly assigned to attend workshop sessions (10
hours total), and all study participants will be followed for one year. The primary
hypothesis is that workers who participate in these workshops will show improvements in work
engagement and reductions in work limitation in the subsequent 12 months.
One significant trend in the US workforce is the advancing median age of workers and the
growing prevalence of chronic medical conditions that contribute to workplace pain, fatigue,
task limitations, and reduced productivity. The proposed multi-site study is a randomized,
controlled trial of a multi-session group intervention program targeting workers with
chronic health concerns (N = 300). The primary outcome measures will be self-report measures
of work limitations and work engagement measured at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months
follow-up. Secondary outcomes will include turnover intention, sickness absence, job
satisfaction, and healthcare utilization. Process variables and covariates will include
assessment of self-efficacy, work-related fatigue, emotional distress, work characteristics,
general health status, and basic demographic variables. The study should provide an
assessment of whether principles of symptom self-management can be successfully applied to
workplace problems and delivered in a group workshop format to reduce the disabling effects
of chronic medical conditions.
growing prevalence of chronic medical conditions that contribute to workplace pain, fatigue,
task limitations, and reduced productivity. The proposed multi-site study is a randomized,
controlled trial of a multi-session group intervention program targeting workers with
chronic health concerns (N = 300). The primary outcome measures will be self-report measures
of work limitations and work engagement measured at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months
follow-up. Secondary outcomes will include turnover intention, sickness absence, job
satisfaction, and healthcare utilization. Process variables and covariates will include
assessment of self-efficacy, work-related fatigue, emotional distress, work characteristics,
general health status, and basic demographic variables. The study should provide an
assessment of whether principles of symptom self-management can be successfully applied to
workplace problems and delivered in a group workshop format to reduce the disabling effects
of chronic medical conditions.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Workers with at least one chronic physical condition (> 6 months).
- Working full time (at least 20 hours per week).
- Able to read and speak in English language.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Impending retirement or major career change (next 12 months).
- Not available to attend group workshops after working hours.
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