Workplace wellness using online learning tools in a healthcare setting.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Education
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Workplace wellness is a critical public health issue impacting healthcare professionals.
• Existing knowledge gaps in workplace wellness among healthcare employees, educators, and students necessitate targeted educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an online learning tool focused on workplace wellness for UK healthcare personnel.
• To assess the impact of the e-learning tool on knowledge acquisition across key wellness domains.

Main Methods:

• A peer-reviewed 'Workplace Wellness' e-learning tool was created, covering stress, musculoskeletal disorders, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol.
• 188 users completed pre- and post-intervention knowledge questionnaires.
• Usability was assessed through participant feedback.

Main Results:

• Baseline knowledge of workplace wellness was low (47.6% accuracy).
• Post-intervention, knowledge significantly improved (77.5% accuracy, p < 0.0005).
• The tool was perceived as useful (96.4%), engaging (73.8%), and recommendable (86.9%).

Conclusions:

• The online learning tool effectively enhanced workplace wellness knowledge among healthcare professionals, educators, and students.
• Healthcare professionals demonstrated positive attitudes towards online learning, supporting future e-learning development.
• The findings highlight the potential for online platforms to address important health parameters in the workplace.