Common mental health complaints and impaired work functioning Psychische klachten en verminderd werk functioneren
Conditions
Interventions
1. In the first intervention arm, participants are invited to complete an assessment to detect problems in mental health and work functioning
in case any impairments in mental health and/or work functioning are detected, a consult with an occupational physician is offered, based on care as usual following professional guidelines
2. In the second intervention arm, participants are invited to complete an assessment to detect problems in mental health and work functioning. Subsequently, depending on their mental health state and
B. ‘Sterk op je werk’: Aimed at reducing distress at work
C. ‘Kleur je leven’: Aimed at reducing depressive symptoms
D. ‘Geen paniek online’: Aimed at reducing panic symptoms
E. ‘Minder drinken’: Aimed at reducing risky drinking behaviour.
The e-health interventions have been developed by the Trimbos-institute.
Sponsors
Academic Medical Center (AMC), University of Amsterdam,
Department: Coronel Institute of Occupational Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Working as a nurse or allied health professional; 2. Paid employee at the AMC.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Being on sick-leave for 100% or less for more than 2 weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The primary study parameter of the comparison between control arm and intervention arm 1 is help-seeking-behaviour. It regards adequate help sources the subject has used during the past 3 months. As adequate we understand formal help sources (e.g. general practitioner, psychologist, occupational physician); 2. The primary outcome measure of the comparison between intervention arm 2 and intervention arm 1 and the control arm respectively is work functioning, operationalized as job-specific impairments in work functioning. It will be measured using the Nurses Work Functioning Questionnaire (NWFQ). In addition, a subgroup analysis of the healthy participants comparing intervention arm 2 with 1 will be conducted. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The secondary study parameters of the comparison between control arm and intervention arm 1 measured at all time-points are: A. Mental health complaints (distress, need for recovery, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse); B. Work functioning; C. Intention to seek help; D. Absenteeism. 2. The secondary study parameters of the comparison between intervention arm 1 and intervention arm 2, measured at all timepoints are: A. Mental health complaints (distress, need for recovery, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse); B. Absenteeism; C. Work engagement; D. Well-being; E. Workability; F. Work productivity; G. Turnover intention. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactKaren Nieuwenhuijsen
Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam Department Coronel Institute of Occupational Health PO Box 22700
Outcome results
None listed