Thesis--PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references.

As adults spend the major portion of their lives at work, it is essential that the reciprocal relationship between their work and health be recognised. In this regard, occupational nurses have an important function, through the provision of effective occupational health programmes in the workplace, although this is a challenging task and programmes often bear little relevance to health needs. The process of identifying health needs involves the measurement of health status, requiring a clear understanding of the nature of health and how it is determined. However, conceptualisations of health in relation to work tend to be inadequate as they deal with it on an individualistic basis, often as a negative measure, do not include the various dimensions of health, and fail to take account of the influences of the wider community. This study sets out to overcome these problems. A model of aggregate (collective) health in the workplace was developed from a conceptual framework, to expain how influences inter-relate and contribute to health in this setting. Health is conceived in positive terms, with the individual represented as the core, passing through the organisation and community, thereby depicting the interrelationships between their health. At the aggregate level four sets of factors, human biology, environment, lifestyle and health care organisation, are shown to influence health. The subjective, objective, physical, psychological and social dimensions of health are incorporated, whilst the potential of work as a stressor or health strengthening influence on health is recognised. Concepts from the model have been operationalised into composites of variables, for the assessment of aggregate health status. A measurement strategy was then devised, involving the analysis of data collected by means of an examination of organisational records, interviews with key people, a survey of a random stratified sample of members, health hazard identification in the workplace and an assessment of the provision of health care in the wider community. The survey instrument, consisting of an interview and questionnaire, was developed and subjected to a field test. The model, strategy and instrument were revised according to the results. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1993.

Thesis (NA)--University of Chicago. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (MNursing (Advanced Practice))--University of South Australia, 1995

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (MTech (Nursing))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology. / Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) is a specialised field of nursing that deals with exposure risks, prevention of disease and disability in the workplace. These nurses work in isolation and are dependent upon regulations to ensure compliance. Although there is very good legislation, there are no quality-control systems in place to ensure that standards of care have been met, or that companies are compliant. They also report to managers who do not have any medical background. This raises a concern, as managers, due to their lack of field-specific knowledge, will not be able to ensure quality of work rendered or adherence to compliance. The lack of insight into the functions and responsibilities of the OHNP poses frustrations when requests for training and attending meetings are made by the Occupational Health Nurses. The purpose of this study is to investigate factors that influence the functions and professional development of Occupational Health Nurses. A mixed-method, descriptive design was used. The target population was an entire group of OHNPs, working in the Western Cape only. Four managers from the private and public sector were also selected to participate in this study. Two data-collection tools were utilised. One was a questionnaire that was distributed to the Occupational Health Nurses and subsequent, telephonic interviews were scheduled with the nurses’ direct line managers. The process was initiated after ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The quantitative data was analysed using The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (V 23). The qualitative data was transcribed by an independent transcriber and descriptive coding was done, after which thematic content analysis was applied. Managers’ responses confirmed the view of 50% of the Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (OHNPs) - that they did not understand the functions of the OHNPs. Although the majority of OHNPs work alone, they do not have a locum or an administrator to assist with administrative duties. The majority of OHNPs attend regular development programmes. The respondents indicated that a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) System should be implemented by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) / South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1992.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1992.