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Predictive value and construct validity of the work functioning screener-healthcare (WFS-H)
Edwin J Boezeman1, Karen Nieuwenhuijsen, Judith K Sluiter
1Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam.
Journal of Occupational Health
|March 25, 2016
Summary
The 6-item Work Functioning Screener (WFS-H) accurately predicts work functioning in healthcare workers. This validated tool offers occupational health professionals a quick assessment of employee well-being and productivity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
- Healthcare Worker Well-being
Background:
- Work functioning is crucial for healthcare delivery.
- Valid and reliable screening tools are needed for early detection of issues.
- The 6-item Work Functioning Screener (WFS-H) was developed to assess healthcare worker functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the predictive value of the WFS-H.
- To determine the convergent construct validity of the WFS-H.
- To assess the WFS-H's utility for occupational health professionals.
Main Methods:
- 249 nurses completed the WFS-H and the Norwegian Workability Functional Questionnaire (NWFQ).
- Measures included cognitive aspects, conflicts, energy, motivation, productivity, and mental health.
- Predictive values (NPV, PPV), AUC, sensitivity, specificity, and correlation analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- The WFS-H demonstrated good predictive value (NPV: 94%-98%; PPV: 21%-36%; AUC: 0.64-0.82).
- High sensitivity (42%-76%) and specificity (85%-87%) were observed.
- Good construct validity was found, with significant correlations to productivity (r=0.51), mental health (r=0.48), and distress (r=0.47).
Conclusions:
- The WFS-H is a valid and reliable tool for assessing work functioning.
- The screener provides valuable preliminary insights for occupational health professionals.
- WFS-H can aid in identifying healthcare workers needing further support.
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