TITLE:
The Relationship of Occupational Health Nurses’ Experiences with Associated Departments in Relation to Project Development of Mental Health Care for Primary Preventive Treatment
AUTHORS:
Yukiko Mochizuki
KEYWORDS:
Occupational Health, Mental Health Care, Experience in Project Development of Mental Health Care, Occupational Health Nurses
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.13 No.11,
November
22,
2023
ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship and
experiences of occupational health nurses (OHNs) and related departments in
project development of mental health care for primary treatment in the Japanese
occupational health setting. Method: A total of 235 OHNs who are members
of the Japan Academy of Occupational Health Nursing were sent an anonymous self-administered questionnaire survey.
The questionnaire included items on the following: the OHN’s background,
whether the OHN had experience in project development, the communication
between the associated departments, the Japanese version of the Work Engagement
Scale (UWES-J), occupational assessments, workplace assessments, and the
Transtheoretical Model (TTM) for health promotion in companies and the OHN’s
working environment. We performed logistic regression analysis to examine the
relationship between experience and these harmonious relationships with other
associated departments. Result: Responses from 61 OHNs (valid response
rate: 25.9%) were analyzed. The mean number of years of service as an OHN was
18.9, and 82% of respondents had experience in project development. The
logistic analysis further revealed that OHNs who had experience in project
development of mental health care usually had a harmonious relationship with
other associated departments. Conclusion: To promote mental health care
for workers, OHNs have the capability to create individual and workplace
assessments, enhance their work engagement, and make further improvements to
their working environment.