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Translation research in occupational safety and health: A proposed framework
Schulte PA , Cunningham TR , Nickels L , Felknor S , Guerin R , Blosser F , Chang CC , Check P , Eggerth D , Flynn M , Forrester C , Hard D , Hudson H , Lincoln J , McKernan LT , Pratap P , Stephenson CM , Van Bogaert D , Menger-Ogle L . Am J Ind Med 2017 60 (12) 1011-1022 Translation research in occupational safety and health is the application of scientific investigative approaches to study how the outputs of basic and applied research can be effectively translated into practice and have an impact. This includes the study of the ways in which useful knowledge and interventions are disseminated, adopted, implemented, and institutionalized. In this paper, a 4-stage framework (Development, Testing, Institutionalization, and Evaluation) is presented. Translation research can be used to enhance the use and impact of occupational safety and health knowledge and interventions to protect workers. This type of research has not received much attention in the occupational safety and health field. However, in contemporary society, it is critical to know how to make an impact with the findings and outputs of basic and applied research. This paper provides a novel framework for consideration of how to advance and prioritize translation research for occupational safety and health. |
Considerations for incorporating "well-being" in public policy for workers and workplaces
Schulte PA , Guerin RJ , Schill AL , Bhattacharya A , Cunningham TR , Pandalai SP , Eggerth D , Stephenson CM . Am J Public Health 2015 105 (8) e1-e14 Action to address workforce functioning and productivity requires a broader approach than the traditional scope of occupational safety and health. Focus on "well-being" may be one way to develop a more encompassing objective. Well-being is widely cited in public policy pronouncements, but often as ". . . and well-being" (e.g., health and well-being). It is generally not defined in policy and rarely operationalized for functional use. Many definitions of well-being exist in the occupational realm. Generally, it is a synonym for health and a summative term to describe a flourishing worker who benefits from a safe, supportive workplace, engages in satisfying work, and enjoys a fulfilling work life. We identified issues for considering well-being in public policy related to workers and the workplace. |
Commentary on (1) 'Application of the health belief model: development of the hearing beliefs questionnaire (HBQ) and its associations with hearing health behaviors' (International Journal of Audiology, 2013; 52, 558-567), and (2) 'Development and evaluation of a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards hearing loss prevention' (International Journal of Audiology, 2014; 53, 209-218)
Stephenson MR , Stephenson CM . Int J Audiol 2014 54 (1) 1-3 Saunders et al recently published two manuscripts regarding the use of the Health Belief Model (HBM) to develop a survey capable of addressing hearing health behaviors— particularly those associated with hearing loss prevention. (CitationSaunders et al, 2013, Citation2014). Both of these are fine articles but we also call your attention to earlier reports describing the use of the Health Belief Model and the development and application of a survey tool in a program designed to positively influence attitudes, beliefs, and behavioral intentions regarding hearing health behaviors. Given those earlier efforts, statements from CitationSaunders et al (2013, Citation2014) that they were the first to have developed a psychometrically valid survey in the context of a comprehensive application of the HBM might mislead some readers. | NIOSH initiated a research program in this area in the early 1990s, focusing on the application of health communication / health promotion theory to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. The program includes research (partly funded by NIOSH grants) by Dr. Sally Lusk and her colleagues regarding the use of Health Promotion models to prevent occupational hearing loss (CitationLusk et al, 1994, Citation1995, Citation2003; CitationKerr et al, 2002) along with an extensive body of intramural research conducted by NIOSH scientists. |
A systematic review of the effectiveness of occupational health and safety training
Robson LS , Stephenson CM , Schulte PA , Amick BC , Irvin EL , Eggerth DE , Chan S , Bielecky AR , Wang AM , Heidotting TL , Peters RH , Clarke JA , Cullen K , Rotunda CJ , Grubb PL . Scand J Work Environ Health 2012 38 (3) 193-208 OBJECTIVES: Training is regarded as an important component of occupational health and safety (OHS) programs. This paper primarily addresses whether OHS training has a beneficial effect on workers. The paper also examines whether higher engagement OHS training has a greater effect than lower engagement training. METHODS: Ten bibliographic databases were searched for pre-post randomized trial studies published in journals between 1996 and November 2007. Training interventions were included if they were delivered to workers and were concerned with primary prevention of occupational illness or injury. The methodological quality of each relevant study was assessed and data was extracted. The impacts of OHS training in each study were summarized by calculating the standardized mean differences. The strength of the evidence on training's effectiveness was assessed for (i) knowledge, (ii) attitudes and beliefs, (ili) behaviors, and (iv) health using the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guide to Community Preventive Services, a qualitative evidence synthesis method. RESULTS: Twenty-two studies met the relevance criteria of the review. They involved a variety of study populations, occupational hazards, and types of training. Strong evidence was found for the effectiveness of training on worker OHS behaviors, but insufficient evidence was found of its effectiveness on health (ie, symptoms, injuries, illnesses). CONCLUSIONS: The review team recommends that workplaces continue to deliver OHS training to employees because training positively affects worker practices. However, large impacts of training on health cannot be expected based on research evidence. |
Hearing loss prevention for carpenters: part 1 - using health communication and health promotion models to develop training that works
Stephenson CM , Stephenson MR . Noise Health 2011 13 (51) 113-21 In phase 1 of a large multiyear effort, health communication and health promotion models were used to develop a comprehensive hearing loss prevention training program for carpenters. Additionally, a survey was designed to be used as an evaluation instrument. The models informed an iterative research process in which the authors used key informant interviews, focus groups, and early versions of the survey tool to identify critical issues expected to be relevant to the success of the hearing loss prevention training. Commonly held attitudes and beliefs associated with occupational noise exposure and hearing losses, as well as issues associated with the use or non-use of hearing protectors, were identified. The training program was then specifically constructed to positively shape attitudes, beliefs, and behavioral intentions associated with healthy hearing behaviors - especially those associated with appropriate hearing protector use. The goal was to directly address the key issues and overcome the barriers identified during the formative research phase. The survey was finalized using factor analysis methods and repeated pilot testing. It was designed to be used with the training as an evaluation tool and thus could indicate changes over time in attitudes, beliefs, and behavioral intentions regarding hearing loss prevention. Finally, the training program was fine tuned with industry participation so that its delivery would integrate seamlessly into the existing health and safety training provided to apprentice carpenters. In phase 2, reported elsewhere in this volume, the training program and the survey were tested through a demonstration project at two sites. |
Hearing loss prevention for carpenters: part 2 - demonstration projects using individualized and group training
Stephenson MR , Shaw PB , Stephenson CM , Graydon PS . Noise Health 2011 13 (51) 122-31 Two demonstration projects were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive training program for carpenters. This training was paired with audiometry and counseling and a survey of attitudes and beliefs in hearing loss prevention. All participants received hearing tests, multimedia instruction on occupational noise exposure/hearing loss, and instruction and practice in using a diverse selection of hearing protection devices (HPDs). A total of 103 apprentice carpenters participated in the Year 1 training, were given a large supply of these HPDs, and instructions on how to get additional free supplies if they ran out during the 1-year interval between initial and follow-up training. Forty-two participants responded to the survey a second time a year later and completed the Year 2 training. Significant test-retest differences were found between the pre-training and the post-training survey scores. Both forms of instruction (individual versus group) produced equivalent outcomes. The results indicated that training was able to bring all apprentice participants up to the same desired level with regard to attitudes, beliefs, and behavioral intentions to use hearing protection properly. It was concluded that the health communication models used to develop the educational and training materials for this effort were extremely effective. |
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