Abstract
PurposeTo perform a process evaluation of a multifaceted strategy to implement the participatory approach for supervisors to prevent sick leave in three organisations.MethodsThe implementation strategy incorporated a working group meeting with stakeholder representatives, supervisor training, and optional supervisor coaching. Context, recruitment, reach, dose delivered, dose received, fidelity, and satisfaction with the strategy were assessed at organisational and supervisor level using questionnaires and registration forms.ResultsAt least 4 out of 6 stakeholders were represented in the working group meetings, and 11 % (n = 116) of supervisors could be reached. The working group meetings and supervisor training were delivered and received as planned and were well appreciated within all three organisations. Three supervisors made use of coaching. At 6-month follow-up, 11 out of 41 supervisors (27 %) indicated that they had applied the participatory approach at least one time.ConclusionThe implementation strategy was largely carried out as intended. However, reach of both supervisors and department managers should be improved. Future studies should consider targeting employees with the strategy.
Highlights
The participatory approach (PA) originates from participatory ergonomics developed to implement ergonomic measures from the bottom up in a workplace (Rivilis et al 2008; Driessen et al 2010). This stepwise approach has been expanded towards a workplace intervention protocol for supervisors and employees to identify and solve barriers to return to work (RTW)
This paper describes the process evaluation of the multifaceted implementation strategy of the PA by using the Linnan and Steckler’s framework (2002)
This study systematically evaluated the process of a multifaceted strategy to implement the PA within three organisations
Summary
The participatory approach (PA) originates from participatory ergonomics developed to implement ergonomic measures from the bottom up in a workplace (Rivilis et al 2008; Driessen et al 2010) Over the years, this stepwise approach has been expanded towards a workplace intervention protocol for supervisors and employees to identify and solve barriers to return to work (RTW). This stepwise approach has been expanded towards a workplace intervention protocol for supervisors and employees to identify and solve barriers to return to work (RTW) This protocol is generally applied by an occupational health professional (OHP) such as a trained occupational health nurse. The PA was shaped into a workplace intervention protocol for supervisors and employees to jointly identify and solve work functioning problems due to health complaints to prevent sick leave
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