Abstract
BackgroundTo evaluate whether a training programme is a feasible approach to facilitate occupational health professionals’ (OHPs) use of knowledge and skills provided by a guideline.MethodsFeasibility was evaluated by researching three aspects: ‘acceptability’, ‘implementation’ and ‘limited efficacy’. Statements on acceptability and implementation were rated by OHPs on 10-point visual analogue scales after following the training programme (T2). Answers were analysed using descriptive statistics. Barriers to and facilitators of implementation were explored through open-ended questions at T2, which were qualitatively analysed. Limited efficacy was evaluated by measuring the level of knowledge and skills at baseline (T0), after reading the guideline (T1) and directly after completing the training programme (T2). Increase in knowledge and skills was analysed using a non-paramatric Friedman test and post-hoc Wilcoxon signed rank tests (two-tailed).ResultsThe 38 OHPs found the training programme acceptable, judging that it was relevant (M: 8, SD: 1), increased their capability (M: 7, SD: 1), adhered to their daily practice (M: 8, SD: 1) and enhanced their guidance and assessment of people with a chronic disease (M: 8, SD: 1). OHPs found that it was feasible to implement the programme on a larger scale (M: 7, SD: 1) but foresaw barriers such as ‘time’, ‘money’ and organizational constraints. The reported facilitators were primarily related to the added value of the knowledge and skills to the OHPs’ guidance and assessment, and that the programme taught them to apply the evidence in practice. Regarding limited efficacy, a significant increase was seen in OHPs’ knowledge and skills over time (X2 (2) = 53.656, p < 0.001), with the median score improving from 6.3 (T0), 8.3 (T1) and 12.3 (T2). Post-hoc tests indicated a significant improvement between T0 and T1 (p < 0.001) and between T1 and T2 (p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe training programme was found to be a feasible approach to facilitate OHPs’ use of knowledge and skills provided by the guideline, from the perspective of OHPs generally (acceptability and implementation) and with respect to their increase in knowledge and skills in particular (limited efficacy).
Highlights
Introduction trainers and training programme10 min1: Trainers introduce themselves using a PowerPoint presentation 2Trainers explain their aim of providing a stimulating programme with many learning opportunities 3: Trainers describe the programme1: Trainees are informed about the role and background of the two trainers 2: Trainees are motivated and energized 3: Trainees are provided with structure
As our aim was to study whether the training programme is feasible in facilitating occupational health professionals’ (OHPs)’ use of the knowledge and skills provided by the guideline, we focused on the aspects of ‘acceptability’, ‘implementation’ and ‘limited efficacy’
The T1 and T2 questionnaires were completed by all participants and deployed on the day of the training programme, before the start of the programme (T1) and directly after completion of the training activities (T2)
Summary
Introduction trainers and training programme10 min1: Trainers introduce themselves using a PowerPoint presentation 2Trainers explain their aim of providing a stimulating programme with many learning opportunities 3: Trainers describe the programme1: Trainees are informed about the role and background of the two trainers (one OP, one IP) 2: Trainees are motivated and energized 3: Trainees are provided with structure. To evaluate whether a training programme is a feasible approach to facilitate occupational health professionals’ (OHPs) use of knowledge and skills provided by a guideline. Occupational health professionals (OHPs) may support such people to improve their work participation. Several guidelines have been developed, incorporating recent evidence, with the aim of improving the quality of guidance or assessment given by OHPs [4, 5]. One of these guidelines is the ‘Work participation of people with a chronic disease’ guideline [6], which aims to support the work participation of people with a chronic disease. The guideline includes an overview of factors, interventions and input on collaboration among professionals to promote the work participation of individuals with a chronic disease, irrespective of their specific diagnosis
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