Effects of a training program for occupational health professionals on the cognitions and perceptions of workers: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Purpose To evaluate the effects of a training program for occupational health professionals (OHPs) on their ability to identify the cognitions and perceptions of workers with a chronic disease that may hinder work participation, and on their ability to recommend evidence-based interventions aimed at the identified cognitions and perceptions. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted in which OHPs were randomly assigned to a training program on the cognitions and perceptions of workers with a chronic disease (n = 29) or to a control group that did not receive training (n = 30). Participants received home assignments in which they had to identify the cognitions and perceptions of workers in video vignettes and had to indicate which interventions they would recommend to foster work participation. A generalized linear model repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to study the effects of the training program. Results The results of the analyses showed an increase in the ability to identify the cognitions and perceptions of workers of OHPs who received the training compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The results also showed an increased ability to recommend evidence-based interventions aimed at these cognitions and perceptions (p < 0.001) as a result of participation in the training. Conclusion The training program helps OHPs to identify cognitions and perceptions and to recommend evidence-based interventions. This can support them in their activities to increase the work participation of workers with a chronic disease.

Improving person-centered occupational health care for workers with chronic health conditions: a feasibility study

“…With regard to the training on creating a supportive work environment to enhance self-control of workers, participants were asked about their satisfaction with the training and a process evaluation was conducted identifying possible barriers and facilitators for broader implementation [20]. With regard to the training on involving workers' cognitions and perceptions in guidance and assessment, the effect of the training program on the ability of OPs and IPs to identify workers' cognitions and perceptions to recommend evidence-based interventions to address at limiting cognitions and perceptions of workers was studied in a randomized controlled trial [29]. In addition, the satisfaction with the training program was evaluated by means of a questionnaire and some feasibility aspects were evaluated during interviews [21].…”

A Training Program to Develop Concepts and Skills Related to Occupational Health and Safety Issues for Workers in Photovoltaic Power Plants

“…Abdul Muttalib (2018 explained that training is the planned procedure; It has to raise the technical competence of the workers, which aims to modify the personal attitudes and develop the skills, abilities and knowledge of the workers to enable them to meet the requirements of production. De Wit, et al (2022, 1064) also recommended the importance of training is evident according to many parties, including the importance of training for the workers, and occupational health professionals, as it is evident in improving the skills, behaviors. Al-Gharabli (2018, 110) explained training is also important for societies by improving the level of societal thought, and finally the importance of training according to its goals designed for each according to its exact specialization.…”