The execution of preventive tasks by occupational physicians, targeting work-related (mental) health problems Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 06/11/2024:
After each OP has given their written informed consent for participating in the evaluation and has filled in the baseline questionnaire (T0), randomization will
Sponsors
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current participant inclusion criteria as of 06/11/2024: Participants were included if : 1. They were registered as occupational physician or physician in training to become specialist 2. They participated in one (or more) peer coaching group 3. They worked more than 16 hours per week as an OP (hours dedicated to e.g. research, education or policy excluded) Previous participant inclusion criteria: Participants were included if : 1. They were registered as occupational physician or physician in training to become specialist 2. They participated in one (or more) peer group supervision groups 3. They worked more than 16 hours per week as an OP (hours dedicated to e.g. research, education or policy excluded)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Occupational physicians were excluded from participation if: 1. They had an upcoming retirement or long-term leave (e.g. pregnancy leave) during the follow-up of this study (i.e. 12 months) 2. They worked fewer than 16 hours per week as an OP (hours dedicated to e.g. research, education or policy excluded). 3. They were not part of any peer support group
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measure as of 06/11/2024: The primary outcome is the execution of preventive tasks aimed at the prevention of work-related mental health problems. This will be assessed by means of the self-reported number of hours spent on different preventive tasks, and the self-reported percentage of time spent on prevention, absence and reintegration guidance, and other tasks (e.g. teaching responsibilities). Moreover, OPs will be asked if they would like to spend more time on prevention (ranging from “no, less time” to “yes, considerably more time”). If OPs want to spend more time on prevention, they will be additionally asked on what specific tasks (e.g. open consultation hour, advising about occupational health policy). All outcomes will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Previous primary outcome measure: The primary outcome is the execution of preventive tasks aimed at the prevention of work-related mental health problems. This will be assessed by means of the self-reported number of hours spent on each of these tasks, and the self-reported percentage of time spent on prevention, absence and reintegration guidance, and other tasks (e.g. teaching responsibilities). Moreover, OPs will be asked if they would like to spend more time on prevention (ranging from “no, less time” to “yes, considerably more time”). If OPs want to spend more time on prevention, they will be additionally asked on what specific tasks (e.g. open consultation hour, advising about occupational health policy). All outcomes will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The attitude, social influence and self-efficacy of OPs (ASE) assessed with the Measurement Instrument for Determinants of Innovations (MIDI) 2. Perceived barriers for the execution of preventive tasks assessed using the MIDI 3. OPs’ own work experience, such as the work rate and quantity, variety in work and work satisfaction, determined using the validated Dutch questionnaire Vragenlijst Beleving en Beoordeling van de Arbeid (VBBA) All outcomes will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. Data on potential confounders will be collected by questionnaire, including: 1. Individual characteristics of the OPs: age, working hours per week, number of years of work experience, being self-employed 2. Organizational characteristics: sector, and if they are working for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) or larger organizations | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed