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A workers' health surveillance online training programme for occupational physicians
F S Los1, C T J Hulshof1, A G E M de Boer1
1Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|February 27, 2023
Summary
A training program for occupational physicians (OPs) significantly improved their self-efficacy and skills in implementing workers' health surveillance (WHS). The program was found to be acceptable and feasible for practical application.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Workers' health surveillance (WHS) is crucial for occupational physicians (OPs).
- A need exists to support OPs in effectively implementing WHS.
- A dedicated training program was developed to address this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a WHS training program on OPs' knowledge, self-efficacy, and skills.
- To determine the acceptability and feasibility of the WHS training program in practice.
Main Methods:
- A single-blinded randomized controlled trial with a waiting-list control group was employed.
- The training comprised e-learning modules and a 4.5-hour online session.
- Outcomes included knowledge tests, self-efficacy questionnaires, and skills-based vignette assignments.
Main Results:
- The training group showed significantly higher self-efficacy (P < 0.001) and skills scores (P < 0.05) compared to the control group.
- No significant improvement in knowledge was observed.
- High satisfaction (58%) and recommendation rates (85%) were reported for the training.
Conclusions:
- The WHS training program positively enhances OPs' self-efficacy and skills for WHS implementation.
- The training demonstrates acceptability and feasibility for integration into practice.
- Further adoption of this program can strengthen occupational health surveillance.
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