Mental Health Effects of Changes in Psychosocial Work Characteristics: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

These findings support a possible causal relationship between work characteristics and mental health and can be used for designing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Occupational burnout as a predictor of disability pension: a population-based cohort study

“…As psychosocial work conditions also relate to the development of burnout,6 11 continuous assessment and improvement of work conditions are called for to extend individuals’ participation in the labour force. Studies have shown that change in working conditions can generate positive effects on decreasing levels of burnout,44 45 experienced fatigue,46 and even sickness absence 22…”

Changes in mental health as a predictor of changes in working time arrangements and occupational mobility: Results from a prospective cohort study

“…Consequently, no causal conclusions can be drawn. Existing longitudinal research within the field of occupational health tried to provide evidence for a causal relationship between characteristics of the work situation and mental health, thereby mainly focusing on the so-called normal causal relationship, i.e., how do characteristics of the work situation affect mental health over time [1,10]. The reversed relationship, i.e., how does mental health influence Journal of Psychosomatic Research 66 (2009) 137 -145 the work situation, has hardly been examined so far [11,12].…”

Resistance training program for fatigue management in the workplace: exercise protocol in a cluster randomized controlled trial

“…It is complex and multidimensional and varies in intensity depending on the imposed overload [1–9]. Workplace fatigue is a common complaint that requires attention due to its high prevalence and its association with serious dysfunctions among workers [5].…”

“…Workplace fatigue is a common complaint that requires attention due to its high prevalence and its association with serious dysfunctions among workers [5]. It affects physical and mental health [3, 9], increasing the chance of accidents and musculoskeletal complaints [10], and reducing performance and productivity [4]. …”