The Effect of Korean Occupational Health Nurses' Work Conditions on their Performance

Abstract

Purpose: This is a descriptive study that provides basic material to improve occupational health nurses' work conditions and industrial performance status. Methods: The 955 nurses who participated in the training program to understand the purpose of this study from January 2009 to December 2010 conducted by the Korean Association of Occupational Health Nurses agreed to be subjects for the study. The questionnaire included the general characteristics, work conditions and performance of occupational health management. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Results: Occupational health management performance of the subjects averaged 3.11 points and detailed area by health management 3.64 points, environment management 2.91 points and occupational management 2.77 points. Health management performance of those factors affecting the duration of occupational health nurse (β=.199), type of industry (β=.126), average annual income (β=-.277) to 11.4% (F=3.175, p<.001) were found to be a significant determinant. Conclusion: Occupational health nurses are the core workforce of occupational health through the prevention of occupational disease and industrial accidents. Findings of this study can be an important resource to increase appropriate occupational health nurses' work conditions and performance of occupational health management.

Effects of Obesity Management Program Provided by Occupational Health Nurse in Worksite

“…Most of the studies on the health management of workers by the occupational health nurses have been conducted, however, they only dealt with the management of hypertension, antialcoholism, and cardiovascular diseases (Anthony, 2015;K. S. Kim, 2009;Kwon et al, 2011;Osondu et al, 2016;Rebold et al, 2015). In addition, only a few local studies were carried out in the workplace on obesity management program, which is known to be necessary for the constituents in the workplace.…”

“…Male workers are exposed to more diseases as compared with the female workers due to their stress from overwork and their frequent drinking during company events (Fernandez et al, 2014; Jang, 2007). Therefore, worker health management within the worksite is necessary, and the importance of occupational health nurses is increasing (Kwon, Kim, Jung, Kim, & Kim, 2011; Weerasekara et al, 2016).…”

“…Few studies have been conducted in the workplace to examine the effects of obesity management provided by the occupational health nurse. Occupational health nurses are usually assigned in the workplace, and the obesity management program provided by an occupational health nurse will help in improving the obesity management of the workers as part of the facilitator role of an occupational health nurse (Davis et al, 2014; Kwon et al, 2011).…”

Job Analysis with IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis) based on the Qualification of Occupational Health Managers Working in Manufacturing Work-sites

“…건강관리 업무에 대한 간호사의 수행도는 타 자격에 비해 높았으며, 이는 간호사의 건강관리 업무 수행능력 (Kwon, 1996)과 실제 업무 수행도 (Hong et al, 1997;Jung et al, 2010;Kwon, Kim, Jung, Kim, & Kim, 2011;Won et al, 2008) (Kwon, 1996)이 높으며, 수행도 (Hong et al, 1997;Jung et al, 2010;Won et al, 2008 (Jung et al, 2010;Won et al, 2008 (Jung et al, 2010, Won et al, 2008)와 추 가 교육에 의한 보강 (Jung et al, 2010;Kim & Jang, 2011;Kim, 2006;Lee et al, 1995;Won et al, 2008) (Jung et al, 2010;Kim & Jang, 2011;Kim, 2006;Lee et al, 1995;Won et al, 2008…”

Occupational Health Nurses' Role Experiences

“…또한, 급여수준이 낮은 경우 보건관리업 무 수행정도도 위축되는 것으로 확인되었다 (Kwon, Kim, Jung, Kim, & Kim, 2011). Kwon과 Kim (2010) (Kim, Cho, June, & Jung, 1996;Kim et al, 2007, Hong et al, 1997)와 직무 스트레스에 관한 연구 (Kim, 2008;Kwon & Kim, 2010), 그리고, 산업전문간호사 제도 운영에 관한 연구들이었다 (June, Kim, Jung, & Lee, 2003 …”