Customized interventions improved employees' experience of recovery during the workday
Lina Ejlertsson1, Bodil Heijbel1, Annika Brorsson1
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
Background:
There is a lack of research regarding factors promoting recovery during the workday and effective interventions.
Objective:
To evaluate how different intervention activities may impact employees' experiences of recovery at the workplace.
Methods:
Customized intervention activities based on qualitative results and a participatory approach were integrated among the employees at six primary health care centres (PHCCs; n = 166) during one year. Recovery and workplace factors were measured with a questionnaire at the start and end of intervention, and also in a control group (15 PHCCs; n = 328). Group differences were tested (Chi-2) and explanatory factors compared by logistic regression models.
Results:
The proportion of employees reporting workday recovery increased in the intervention group (19.9%to 29.1%; p = 0.01), whereas the control group showed no significant change. Recovery was explained by self-reflection and reflection with co-workers. After intervention, having influence on work situation, energy-building experience, and opportunity for laughter also contributed significantly to recovery.
Conclusions:
The results contribute to work recovery research by confirming that a customized intervention may have an impact on employees' recovery experiences. The study showed that considering the factors of reflection, influence, and companionship can positively impact workplace recovery.
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