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Risk Perceptions of Health Care Workers and Occupational Health Experts on Psychological Distress: A Qualitative Mental Model Study.

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Titel: Risk Perceptions of Health Care Workers and Occupational Health Experts on Psychological Distress: A Qualitative Mental Model Study.
Autoren: Emal, Lima M., Tamminga, Sietske J., Beumer, Annechien, Kezic, Sanja, Timmermans, Danielle R., Schaafsma, Frederieke G., van der Molen, Henk F.
Quelle: Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine; Dec2024, Vol. 66 Issue 12, p1066-1071, 6p
Schlagwörter: INTELLECT, PSYCHOLOGICAL distress, QUALITATIVE research, HEALTH attitudes, PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout, OCCUPATIONAL therapists, INTERVIEWING, DECISION making, ATTITUDE (Psychology), THEMATIC analysis, ATTITUDES of medical personnel, RESEARCH methodology, JOB stress, RISK perception
Abstract: This study highlights the importance of customizing preventive strategies for psychological distress in healthcare workers by considering their personal experiences and values. It emphasizes improving organizational support and clarifying misconceptions about prevention responsibilities. Such tailored interventions could increase health care workers' engagement in protecting their health and enhance the effectiveness of these strategies. Background: The objectives of this study are to explore healthcare workers' (HCWs') mental models regarding psychological distress and to compare these with that of experts. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted (n = 28 HCWs, n = 13 experts). The topic list encompassed risk perception, early stress symptoms, causes, consequences, and preventive measures of psychological distress. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA (VERBI Software, Berlin). Results: Similarities were found in risk perception, symptoms, causes, and consequences. Differences arose in HCWs' reliance on personal experiences and values versus experts' scientific perspective. Preventive measures also showed discrepancies. Variation within HCWs was found on all aspects of their mental model. Conclusion: For effective preventive interventions regarding psychological distress, experts should consider HCWs' personal values and experiences, acknowledging the variation in their mental models. This approach may enhance HCWs' engagement in preventive behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study highlights the importance of customizing preventive strategies for psychological distress in healthcare workers by considering their personal experiences and values. It emphasizes improving organizational support and clarifying misconceptions about prevention responsibilities. Such tailored interventions could increase health care workers' engagement in protecting their health and enhance the effectiveness of these strategies. Background: The objectives of this study are to explore healthcare workers' (HCWs') mental models regarding psychological distress and to compare these with that of experts. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted (n = 28 HCWs, n = 13 experts). The topic list encompassed risk perception, early stress symptoms, causes, consequences, and preventive measures of psychological distress. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using MAXQDA (VERBI Software, Berlin). Results: Similarities were found in risk perception, symptoms, causes, and consequences. Differences arose in HCWs' reliance on personal experiences and values versus experts' scientific perspective. Preventive measures also showed discrepancies. Variation within HCWs was found on all aspects of their mental model. Conclusion: For effective preventive interventions regarding psychological distress, experts should consider HCWs' personal values and experiences, acknowledging the variation in their mental models. This approach may enhance HCWs' engagement in preventive behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10762752
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003228