A5048331230- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mental Health via Writing
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Public Health in Brazil
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Legal Issues in South Africa
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Safe Work Australia
2024
Western NSW Local Health District
2020-2023
Government of New South Wales
2020-2023
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
2013
The University of Sydney
2012-2013
Universidade Federal de Sergipe
2012
Abstract Background The negative health consequences of truck driving are well documented. However, despite the distinct occupational challenges between long- and short-haul driving, limited research has been conducted on how profile these drivers differ. aims this study were to characterise physical mental Australian overall, identify any differences in factors influencing long-haul compared drivers. Design, setting, participants In cross-sectional study, 1390 completed an online survey...
Abstract Introduction Truck driving is one of the most common male occupations worldwide. Drivers endure long working hours, isolation, separation from family, compromised sleep, and face rigid regulatory requirements. Studies have documented work factors contributing to poor health outcomes, however these not been explored in Australian context. The aim this grounded theory study was explore impact coping on mental truck drivers their perspective. Methods Recruitment used a purposive...
People living in rural and remote areas have poorer access to mental health services than those cities. They are also less likely seek help because of self-stigma entrenched stoic beliefs about seeking as a sign weakness. E-mental can span great distances reach need offer degree privacy anonymity exceeding that traditional face-to-face counseling open up possibilities for identifying at-risk individuals targeted intervention.This scoping review maps the research has explored text-based...
At a time where there are ageing populations, global shortages of skilled labour, and migration pathways impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, retaining older workers presents as vital strategic initiative for organizations globally. This study examines role Human Resource Practices (HRPs), which oriented towards accommodating needs an workforce in mitigating psychological distress turnover intentions. The collected self-reported survey data from 300 Australian employees over age 45, two...
To evaluate the efficacy of transdermal nicotine patch as an aid to smoking cessation when used adjunct a cognitive-behavioural group intervention and assess effectiveness in ameliorating withdrawal symptoms.Double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial with six months' follow-up those who returned hospital-based outpatients clinic.Three hundred thirteen smokers recruited from local community. Mean age was 42 years, 48% were male, mean cigarette consumption 29 per day duration 24...
Australians living in rural and remote areas are at elevated risk of mental health problems must overcome barriers to help seeking, such as poor access, stigma, entrenched stoicism. e-Mental services circumvent using technology, text-based particularly well suited clients concerned with privacy self-presentation. They allow the client reflect on therapy session after it has ended chat log is stored their device. The text also offers researchers an opportunity analyze language use patterns...
The workplace is an important setting for improving population psychological health. This study aimed to identify priority industries and populations in Australia with highest adverse effects of distress. included 5834 workers aged 18 64 years who participated the 2020 2021 National Health Survey. Logistic regression analyses were used estimate prevalence distress by industry, age group, gender. Productivity losses analyzed using negative binomial regression. Increased odds experiencing...
This report, the sixth in Driving Health study, presents findings from an online national survey of Australian truck drivers order to:1. Characterise physical and mental health drivers.2. Identify work, personal, social, environmental, regulatory determinants that influence outcomes driving performance.3. Determine whether there are differences performance between long-haul short-haul drivers, employee owner drivers.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> People living in rural and remote areas have poorer access to mental health services than those cities. They are also less likely seek help because of self-stigma entrenched stoic beliefs about seeking as a sign weakness. E-mental can span great distances reach need offer degree privacy anonymity exceeding that traditional face-to-face counseling open up possibilities for identifying at-risk individuals targeted intervention. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title>...
This report, the eighth in Driving Health study, presents findings from depth telephone survey of Australian truck drivers order to:This sixth an online national to:1. Gather detailed information on prevalence risk factors for personal, occupational, workplace environment, regulatory, lifestyle and health domains.2. Examine role determinants domains driver physical health, mental driving performance.3. Identify potential avenues intervention to improve drivers.
This paper examines the outcomes of a co-design process for OHS management systems inclusive flexible workers. qualitative research study utilised series focus groups involving Australian regulators, health and safety managers practitioners, senior managers, middle workers, to better understand types measures that organisations can apply improve their systems. Such are likely promote inclusion employees working remotely within psychologically safe work environment. The focused on factors...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Australians living in rural and remote areas are at elevated risk of mental health problems must overcome barriers to help seeking, such as poor access, stigma, entrenched stoicism. e-Mental services circumvent using technology, text-based particularly well suited clients concerned with privacy self-presentation. They allow the client reflect on therapy session after it has ended chat log is stored their device. The text also offers researchers an opportunity...