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  • Occupational health
  • Nursing science
  • Workplace safety

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  • Advanced practice occupational health nursing is crucial for worker health and safety.
  • A consistent understanding of 'fitness for duty' is lacking among healthcare providers.
  • Varying definitions of fitness for duty hinder interprofessional collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a concept analysis of 'fitness for duty' in occupational health.
  • To establish a clear, consistent definition of 'fitness for duty' for healthcare providers.
  • To introduce the concept of 'occupational functionality' (OF).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Walker and Avant concept analysis framework.
  • Focused on defining and clarifying the concept of occupational functionality.
  • Reviewed existing literature on fitness for duty and related concepts.

Main Results:

  • Occupational functionality (OF) is defined as the qualities enabling efficient and effective occupational performance.
  • OF encompasses physical, occupational, environmental, and psychological demands of a work setting.
  • The concept analysis provides a foundational understanding of fitness for duty.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized concept of fitness for duty is needed across healthcare disciplines.
  • Occupational functionality offers a holistic and consistent framework for assessing worker readiness.
  • This analysis is a crucial first step toward a unified understanding of fitness for duty.