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Problem solving to prevent work injuries in supported employment.

R C Martella1, M Agran, N E Marchand-Martella

  • 1Department of Psychology, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa 50311.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study trained supported employees to prevent work-related injuries using a problem-solving strategy. The skills learned generalized effectively to new situations, improving safety outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Supported Employment

Background:

  • Work-related injuries pose significant risks to employees, particularly those in supported employment settings.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for maintaining worker well-being and productivity.
  • Problem-solving skills training offers a potential avenue for enhancing injury prevention behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a problem-solving strategy in teaching injury prevention to individuals in supported employment.
  • To assess the generalization of learned problem-solving skills to various work-related scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • A problem-solving strategy was implemented in two phases: cue card use and cue card withdrawal.
  • Training was provided to three groups, each with three individuals in supported employment.

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  • Interviews and staged generalization assessments were conducted in natural work environments pre-training, during training, and up to 12 weeks post-training.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated acquisition of problem-solving skills for injury prevention.
    • The learned skills generalized to both similar and dissimilar situations presented during assessments.
    • Both interviews and staged assessments confirmed the effectiveness of the training.

    Conclusions:

    • A problem-solving strategy is an effective method for teaching work-related injury prevention to supported employees.
    • The acquired skills show robust generalization, indicating sustained behavioral change.
    • This approach holds promise for improving safety in supported employment settings.