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A computer-administered health screening interview for hospital personnel
W V Slack1, C Safran, H B Kowaloff
1Center for Clinical Computing, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115.
M.D. Computing : Computers in Medical Practice
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A computer-administered health screening interview revealed high stress and unhappiness among hospital employees. Easily accessible workplace health programs are well-used and promote employee well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Informatics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Workplace health promotion is crucial for employee well-being.
- Integrating health screening into existing clinical information systems can improve accessibility.
- Assessing employee health concerns is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a computer-administered health screening interview for hospital employees.
- To identify common health issues and behavioral patterns among employees.
- To gauge employee interest in available health promotion programs.
Main Methods:
- A computer-administered health screening interview was developed and integrated into the Center for Clinical Computing (CCC) system.
- The interview was made available on 2000 terminals within an urban teaching hospital.
- Confidentiality was ensured during the private interviews conducted over a four-year period.
Main Results:
- 1937 employees completed the interview.
- High levels of stress (57%) and unhappiness (42%) were reported.
- Significant interest was shown in health programs, with 86% expressing interest.
Conclusions:
- Interactive, accessible workplace health promotion programs are utilized and valued by employees.
- Health screening interviews can effectively identify employee health concerns.
- Workplace interventions can stimulate employee interest in health promotion.