Participatory action-oriented training implemented across various workplaces: a scoping review protocol.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Public Health Interventions
• Workplace Training Methodologies

Background:

• Participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) is a structured, worker-centered approach for enhancing workplace safety and health.
• The broad applicability and effectiveness of PAOT across varied populations and settings require systematic investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically analyze the existing literature on Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT).
• To map the utilization of PAOT across diverse populations, contexts (workplaces, communities, agriculture, healthcare), and methodological approaches.
• To identify trends and gaps in PAOT research and application.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review utilizing the population-concept-context (PCC) framework.
• Systematic literature search across multiple databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and Korean/Japanese databases) from January 2000 onwards.
• Independent study selection by three reviewers, with transparent reporting using a PRISMA-ScR flowchart.

Main Results:

• PAOT has been applied in various sectors since the 1980s, including small enterprises, agriculture, communities, and healthcare.
• The review will provide a comprehensive mapping of PAOT applications, detailing study designs, implementation contexts, training components, and outcomes.
• Analysis will highlight specific trends in PAOT's adaptation and effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• This scoping review will consolidate current knowledge on PAOT's implementation and outcomes.
• Findings will inform future research directions and practical applications of PAOT in occupational health and safety.
• Understanding PAOT's diverse applications is crucial for optimizing its impact on worker well-being.