Working Conditions Research Articles

Study on erosion and residual strength of tee in high pressure manifold

ABSTRACT The complex fluid and solid particles inside the throttled pressure well manifold will cause a certain degree of erosion and wear on the inner wall, which will accumulate to form erosion defects and make the wall thickness thin, which may eventually lead to the failure of the tee due to irreversible damage, triggering serious safety accidents. In order to avoid the occurrence of such safety accidents, in-service training must be non-destructive testing to ensure the safe operation of the manifold. Therefore, for the tee of the throttle manifold, an erosion simulation model was established to carry out the study on the erosion and wear law of the tee with different displacements and sand ratios and analyze the erosion parts of the tee under different working conditions; and based on the erosion-prone parts of the tee, a residual strength simulation model of the tee with defects was established to carry out the influence of the depth of the defects and the internal pressure on the residual strength of the tee. The analyzed results can provide a theoretical basis for the nondestructive testing location and replacement timing of the tee.

Promoting Safety Behaviour among Operatives in the SME Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia: The Mediating Effect of Safety Knowledge

Occupational accidents pose a significant challenge to Malaysia’s SME manufacturing sector, a critical driver of the national economy. This study investigates the impact of safety attitude, safety training, and safety knowledge on operatives’ safety behaviour, exploring the mediating role of safety knowledge. Using a cross-sectional survey design and structural equation modelling (SEM) with SmartPLS, all three factors significantly influenced safety behaviour. Notably, safety attitude and training directly impact safety behaviour, while safety knowledge acts as a mediator, enhancing their positive effect. This research provides valuable insights for promoting a safer working environment within the SME manufacturing sector, underscoring the importance of cultivating positive safety attitudes, delivering effective training, and ensuring a robust foundation of safety knowledge among operatives.

The Ethics of Translation: An Analytical Study of Accuracy, Cultural Sensitivity, and Technological Impact

This study investigates the ethical challenges in translation, highlighting the complexities of maintaining accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and professional integrity. Key areas of focus include loyalty to the source text, impartiality, confidentiality, and the ethical use of machine translation technologies. The research also explores the fair treatment of translators, emphasizing the importance of equitable compensation, reasonable working conditions, and professional recognition. By addressing these multifaceted issues, the study underscores the critical role of ethical principles in fostering trust, ensuring cultural relevance, and promoting high standards within the translation profession.

Barriers facilitators and needs of female sex workers in Arak to access sexual health services a qualitative study

The sexual health of female sex workers is of particular concern due to severe complications arising from multiple and unprotected sexual relationships. This qualitative study, the initial study conducted in Iran, explored the sexual health needs, barriers, and facilitators to accessing sexual health services among women at high risk of STIs in Arak. In this qualitative research study, we used a content analysis design. Fourteen female sex workers who attended the specialized HIV center in Arak participated in the study. Data were collected and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Data were classified into three main themes: (1) barriers and facilitators in accessing sexual health services; (2) educational needs for sexual health; and (3) peer education from the perspectives of sex workers. Three categories of barriers emerged: “personal”, “environmental and structural”, and “psychological and social” ones. Personal barriers included a lack of information, privacy concerns, fear of untreatable or complex diagnoses, and cultural beliefs and shame. Environmental and structural barriers included financial barriers, inadequate emphasis on sexual health, mistreatment by healthcare staff, poor quality of distributed condoms, and insufficient preventive education. Psychological and social barriers included partner rejection following infection. Facilitators for accessing sexual health services included respectful care, effective counseling for anxiety and stress. Access to preventive healthcare included the availability of screenings and vaccinations, and condom distribution at the center. Educational needs encompassed skills in negotiation and communication, understanding sexual health, positive body image and accepting sexual orientation, and preventing and managing STIs. The participants believed that peer education offers several benefits, including building credibility and trust among peers, fostering positive interactions within peer groups, enhancing support through shared experiences, improving access to educational resources and empowerment through peer education. However, it also presented drawbacks, such as a lack of trust in peers and deficiencies in specialized resources. To improve access to sexual health services for female sex workers, it is essential for services to be transparently and comprehensively introduced; and for cultural and social barriers to be reduced. Additionally, it is recommended that services be provided either free of charge or at reduced costs to enable this vulnerable group to utilize the services effectively. Future studies should focus on investigating strategies to gather data and improve sexual health of female sex workers at community level.

Project ECHO Occupational and Environmental Medicine: A Qualitative Study of HealthCare Providers Supporting Workers with Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

This qualitative study investigated the needs, barriers, and facilitators that affect primary care providers' involvement in supporting patients' stay-at-work and return-to-work following injury or illness. It also aims to understand the lived experiences of primary care providers who participated in the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes training program for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ECHO OEM). By examining both the structural and experiential aspects of the program, this study seeks to provide insights into how ECHO OEM influences providers' approaches to occupational health challenges. Those who attended ECHO OEM sessions were invited to participate in the research study. Four focus groups and five one-on-one interviews were conducted with healthcare providers participating in ECHO OEM. Audio-recordings were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. This study was structured according to the COREQ Checklist. We discussed six main themes: (1) Challenges with Engaging with Workers' Compensation Boards; (2) Return to Work practices; (3) Health and Well-Being; (4) Communication is Important; (5) Perspective from the Workplace; and (6) Feedback on ECHO OEM. ECHO OEM sessions contribute to and impact healthcare providers' knowledge of supporting injured or ill workers. Topics that deserve further attention include incorporating comorbid physical and mental health conditions, navigating workers' compensation systems, and supporting specific populations such as military veterans and emergency personnel.

DOE Robot Perspective: Past, Present, and Future

The master-slave robotics system was invented at Argonne National Laboratory in 1948 to protect an operator from the harmful effects of radiation. Worker safety has been the highest priority at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as it continues its cleanup mission. Safety is achieved by separating the human from the nuclear source and shielding that source to a manageable level. Robotics with remote control is a natural solution for many of DOE’s cleanup tasks. Unlike conventional robotics, a remote-handling system always involves a human being within the control process. The main handling device is a manipulator because the majority of remote-handling tasks need the intuition and intelligence of a human operator. In this paper, we take a historical perspective to the technology when exploring robotic systems from the past, on what we are currently doing, and what technologies would enable new capabilities for the future. We look at past successes and failures, and we glean lessons learned that can be applied to current and upcoming robotic activities within DOE. We also take a look at some new and emerging technologies that when matured could have a positive impact on where robotics within DOE will be needed.

A systematic-narrative hybrid review of evidence: Exploring how corporate social responsibility initiatives impact population health.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to initiatives undertaken by corporations that aim to make a positive impact on society. It is unclear to what extent these aims are achieved in relation to population health. We explored the evidence for mechanisms by which CSR has positive or negative effects on population health through a systematic-narrative hybrid review of 97 relevant articles. We found few examples overall that could trace a CSR initiative through to verifiable impacts on the population. Our review found that generally the evidence for the impacts of CSR on population health was patchy, highly heterogenous and of varying quality. We found some potential positive impacts of CSR on health; including on poverty alleviation, development, health care, the environment and the health and wellbeing of workers. Some CSR initiatives were rebranding of core functions, such as HR practices and employee wellbeing strategies, or were a partial redressing of the problems the corporation itself is creating, such as CSR initiatives that sought to improve workplace safety, reduce corporate environmental footprints or relocate people displaced by mining activities. We situate these impacts in relation to the role and intent of CSR, and argue that meaningful progress on CSR can only be made with greater transparency and reporting of initiatives to more fulsomely evaluate their impacts - as well as the political economy in which these sit. It is further critical to strengthen government regulation and oversight to maximise any public good that can come from CSR, and minimise the negative consequences reported in research literature.

Trajectories of Platform-mediated Gig Work in Nordic Taxi and Food Delivery Industries

While the Nordic labor market model is renowned for providing ‘good’ jobs, we have over the last decade nonetheless seen the rise of platform-mediated gig work, associated with relatively precarious working conditions, in the Nordic countries. Analyzing the emergence and development of platform-mediated gig work in the taxi and food delivery industries in Denmark, Finland, Norway,and Sweden, this article identifies four trajectories: Evasion, disruption, adaption, and market exit. It shows that gig platforms established themselves in the ‘fringes’ of the Nordic labor market model, evaded regulations by classifying workers as self-employed contractors, recruited workers from marginalized segments of the labor force, and provoked regulatory responses that deregulatedmarkets to facilitate their business model. The analysis thus highlights the importance of product market regulations in shaping the development of platform-mediated gig work and emphasizes the segmented nature of the Nordic labor market model.

Efficient Nitrate to Ammonia Conversion on Bifunctional IrCu4 Alloy Nanoparticles.

Electrochemical nitrate reduction (NO3RR) to ammonia presents a promising alternative strategy to the traditional Haber-Bosch process. However, the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) reduces the Faradaic efficiency toward ammonia, while the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) increases the energy consumption. This study designs IrCu4 alloy nanoparticles as a bifunctional catalyst to achieve efficient NO3RR and OER while suppressing the unwanted HER. This is achieved by operating the NO3RR at positive potentials using the IrCu4 catalyst, which allows a Faradaic efficiency of 93.6% for NO3RR. When applied to OER catalysis, the IrCu4 alloy also shows excellent results, with a relatively low overpotential of 260 mV at 10 mA cm-2. Stable ammonia production can be achieved for 50 h in a 16 cm2 flow electrolyzer in simulated working conditions. Our research provides a pathway for optimizing NO3RR through bifunctional catalysts in a tandem approach.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Current Safety Practices and Sustainable Solutions in Reducing Construction Site Fatalities in North-West Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Abstract: This paper aims to evaluate the current safety practices and their impact on the reduction of accidents and fatalities in construction sites in North-West Nigeria tertiary institutions. To achieve this aim, the study, through a survey design, draws a sample of forty-two respondents comprising a chief builder, director of works, physical planners and project supervisors using a convenience sampling technique. To obtain pertinent data, a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to participants and the collected data were analyzed using the relative importance index using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17. However, findings from the analysis show that; the adoption of comprehensive and sustainable safety practices at construction sites significantly mitigates risks, safeguards the well-being of their workers, enhances project efficiency, and bolsters their overall reputation. Hence, there is a need for continuous improvement in safety standards, emphasizing proactive measures such as robust safety training and strict adherence to safety protocols. More so, integrating safety considerations into all phases of project management emerges as crucial for achieving sustainable safety outcomes.

Enhancing Real-Time Patient Monitoring in Intensive Care Units with Deep Learning and the Internet of Things.

The demand for intensive care units (ICUs) is steadily increasing, yet there is a relative shortage of medical staff to meet this need. Intensive care work is inherently heavy and stressful, highlighting the importance of optimizing these units' working conditions and processes. Such optimization is crucial for enhancing work efficiency and elevating the level of diagnosis and treatment provided in ICUs. The intelligent ICU concept represents a novel ward management model that has emerged through advancements in modern science and technology. This includes communication technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and big data analytics. By leveraging these technologies, the intelligent ICU aims to significantly reduce potential risks associated with human error and improve patient monitoring and treatment outcomes. Deep learning (DL) and IoT technologies have huge potential to revolutionize the surveillance of patients in the ICUs due to the critical and complex nature of their conditions. This article provides an overview of the most recent research and applications of linical data for critically ill patients, with a focus on the execution of AI. In the ICU, seamless and continuous monitoring is critical, as even little delays in patient care decision-making can result in irreparable repercussions or death. This article looks at how modern technologies like DL and the IoT can improve patient monitoring, clinical results, and ICU processes. Furthermore, it investigates the function of wearable and advanced health sensors coupled with IoT networking systems, which enable the secure connection and analysis of various forms of patient data for predictive and remote analysis by medical professionals. By assessing existing patient monitoring systems, outlining the roles of DL and IoT, and analyzing the benefits and limitations of their integration, this study hopes to shed light on the future of ICU patient care and identify opportunities for further research.

Neoliberal higher education restructuring, job satisfaction and professional development of academics

The paper presents the results of a job satisfaction survey conducted among all faculty members of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece (AUTh), to investigate how the neoliberal restructuring and new managerialism’s changes, affect their multifaceted and contextually determined professional development at the nexus of higher and adult education and lifelong learning policies, in relation to their promotion in academic ranks. A structured questionnaire was developed and administered to 1620 members and answered by 331 (N = 20.43%). The research findings revealed high rates of dissatisfaction with the working conditions, the lack of administrative and material support, the increased workload, the pressure and difficulties in tasks and time management, which hinder opportunities for professional development and promotion.

Characterizing the Transient Emission of Particles and Gases from a Single Puff of Electronic Cigarette Smoke.

This study employed high-time-resolution systems to examine the transient properties of aerosols and gases emitted from electronic cigarette (EC) puffs. Using a fast aerosol sizer, we measured particle size distributions (PSDs) across various EC brands (JUUL, VUSE, VOOPOO), revealing sizes ranging from 5 to 1000 nm at concentrations of 107 to 1010 cm-3. Most aerosols were found to be in the ultrafine range (below 100 nm), with JUUL-, VUSE-, and VOOPOO-producing aerosols with geometric mean sizes of 19.9, 47.3, and 29.4 nm, respectively. Applying the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) deposition model and assuming no further evolution of aerosols in the respiratory system, we estimated particle deposition in different respiratory regions: 45-60% in the alveolar region, 10-25% in the tracheobronchial region, and 20-35% in the extrathoracic region. The highest single-puff deposition was observed with the VOOPOO device at 60 W, depositing 180.1 ± 7.6 μg in the alveolar region. The gas emissions (CO2, NOx, CO, and total hydrocarbons) were measured at different power settings of the VOOPOO EC. Single-puff NOx and CO levels exceeded the permissible exposure limits of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, indicating potential acute exposure risks. Higher power settings were correlated with increased gas mixing ratios, suggesting more e-liquid vaporization and possible chemical transformations at higher temperatures. These findings demonstrated significant health risks associated with ultrafine particles from high-power ECs and emphasize the need for advanced measurements to accurately assess their physicochemical properties and potential health implications.

Antimicrobial Peptides, Their Production, and Potential in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens

The article reviews the literature on antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) that exhibit unique antimicrobial mechanisms, such as broad-spectrum activity, low development of antimicrobial resistance, and the ability to modulate the immune response of the host organism. Information is provided on the significant potential of AMPs in the fight against pathogens threatening human health and food safety. Enrichment of the human diet with biologically active peptides obtained using the proteolytic activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is proposed as a simple, accessible, and viable alternative to antibiotics that does not have a harmful side effect. The review briefly covers the methods for obtaining AMPs and features of the LAB proteolytic system responsible for producing bioactive peptides in the environment. It has been shown that using various LAB strains makes it possible to produce high-quality whey-based beverages with different directions of antagonistic activity against opportunistic pathogens and helps optimize the gastrointestinal microbiota. It is assumed that such drinks can reduce the dose of antimicrobials in the combined therapy of various infectious diseases and be a preventive measure against contagion and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Optimization of exogenous CeO2 nanoparticles on Pak choi (Brassica rapa L. var. chinensis) to alleviate arsenic stress

Arsenic (As) is a regulated hazardous substance that persists in the environment, causing issues related to environmental health, agriculture, and food safety. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) are emerging sustainable solutions for alleviating heavy metal stress. However, their effectiveness and optimization for foliar application in reducing As stress, especially in Pak choi, has not been reported yet. Hence, this study aims to examine the effects of foliar application of CeO2 NPs (75,000,000, 150,000,000, and 300,000,000 ng/L) on the growth, nutrient availability, and antioxidant enzymatic activities of Pak choi plants under As stress. The findings showed that foliar application of 75,000,000 ng/L CeO2 NPs significantly increased shoot length (77.32%), root length (80.98%), and number of leaves (80.23%) as compared to control without NPs. The lowest dose of CeO2 NPs (75,000,000 ng/L) increased antioxidant enzyme activities such as peroxidase (86.10%), superoxide dismutase (81.48%), and catalase (52.07%), while significantly reducing malondialdehyde (44.02%), hydrogen peroxide (34.20%), and electrolyte leakage (43.53%). Furthermore, foliar application of 75,000,000 ng/L CeO2 NPs significantly increased the content of zinc (81.02%), copper (56.99%), iron (88.04%), manganese (68.37%), magnesium (76.83%), calcium (61.16%), and potassium (84.91%) in leaves when compared to control without NPs. The same trend was observed for shoot and root nutrient concentrations. Most importantly, 75,000,000 ng/L CeO2 NPs foliar application significantly reduced shoot As (45.11%) and root As (20.89%) concentration compared to control, providing a reassuring indication of their potential to reduce As concentration in plants. Our study’s findings are of utmost importance as they indicate that lower concentrations of foliar-applied CeO2 NPs can be more effective in enhancing crop nutrition and reducing heavy metals than higher concentrations. This article is intended to present critical issues of As contamination in agricultural soils, which imposes substantial risks to crop productivity and food security.

Return to work following traumatic hip dislocation: a prognostic outcome study.

Traumatic hip dislocations are associated with high morbidity and overall limitations of daily living activities. Residual disability inhibits returning to work after severe injuries and minimizes financial independence and social involvement, which are both related to well-being and good health. The aim of this study was to analyze epidemiological and socioeconomic status following traumatic hip dislocations to identify predictors for return to work. Patients with traumatic hip dislocations from three level one trauma centers from 2009 to 2021 were followed up in terms of epidemiological data, return to work, change of work, and predictors of socioeconomic outcome. Inclusion criteria were age ≥ 18 years, employed patients, and a minimum follow-up of ≥ 2 years. Patients with incomplete or missing medical records, including radiological imaging and retired patients, were excluded. 107 patients met the inclusion criteria and 67 (63%) patients were available for follow-up. A total of 81 male and 26 female patients with a mean age of 41.82 years (SD ± 15.65) were finally evaluated. A work-related accident was found in 28 patients (26%). Demographic data and treatment course did not differ significantly between the work-related and non-work-related accidents. Sixty-seven (63%) patients (51 male and 16 female) with a mean age of 42 years (SD ± 15.79) were included in the follow-up. Eighteen patients (27%) had not returned to their previous job and 12 patients (18%) had reduced income. Higher age and Body Mass Index (BMI) were significantly associated with a lower return rate to the pre-accident job (p < 0.05). Furthermore, lower Tegner Activity Scale, pain score, and modified Harris Hip Score were also significantly associated with lower return to work rate (p < 0.001) and reduced income. Traumatic hip dislocations are associated with high rates of work-related injury and unsatisfactory low rates of return to previous work. Younger age, lower BMI, higher Patient reported outcome measures and lower pain levels may predict a successful return to previous job and a reduced risk of reduction in earning capacity. Understanding the predictive factors is crucial to identify patients at risk of not returning to work and to develop strategies that may help improve their chances of successfully returning to their previous employment.

Multi-Condition Remaining Useful Life Prediction Based on Mixture of Encoders

Accurate Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction is vital for effective prognostics in and the health management of industrial equipment, particularly under varying operational conditions. Existing approaches to multi-condition RUL prediction often treat each working condition independently, failing to effectively exploit cross-condition knowledge. To address this limitation, this paper introduces MoEFormer, a novel framework that combines a Mixture of Encoders (MoE) with a Transformer-based architecture to achieve precise multi-condition RUL prediction. The core innovation lies in the MoE architecture, where each encoder is designed to specialize in feature extraction for a specific operational condition. These features are then dynamically integrated through a gated mixture module, enabling the model to effectively leverage cross-condition knowledge. A Transformer layer is subsequently employed to capture temporal dependencies within the input sequence, followed by a fully connected layer to produce the final prediction. Additionally, we provide a theoretical performance guarantee for MoEFormer by deriving a lower bound for its error rate. Extensive experiments on the widely used C-MAPSS dataset demonstrate that MoEFormer outperforms several state-of-the-art methods for multi-condition RUL prediction.

Trust-based governance and social work professionals in a municipal welfare reorganisation

ABSTRACT Welfare organizations, as is the case with municipalities, face formidable challenges due to demographic changes that project a future increase in the number of people requiring services. These changes impact the professionals within these Supplemental materialorganizations, including social workers, who are pivotal in maintaining contact with citizens necessitating service. Furthermore, research has indicated more demanding working conditions under the influence of neoliberal governance. Welfare organizations are actively implementing reforms to tackle these impediments. Adopting trust-based governance (TBG) has been one such approach in Sweden. This article explores the introduction of TBG within a municipality, focusing on its impact on essential social work professionals of children and young adults. The study, conducted through eight focus group interviews with 28 social work professionals, aims to explore the introduction of TBG in these professionals using thematic analysis and occupational and organizational professional perspectives. The study’s key findings indicate that the introduction of TBG in the municipality has varied effects on social services, depending on the specific roles and responsibilities of the social service professionals. TBG offers opportunities and challenges, empowering social workers while placing additional responsibilities on them. Understanding these dynamics is crucial as welfare organizations evolve, as it is essential for optimizing service delivery and supporting social work professionals.

Evaluating Whether Nonimmersion Virtual Reality Simulation Training Improves Nursing Competency in Isolation Wards: Randomized Controlled Trial.

During infectious disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are crucial in patient care and public health safety; however, they face challenges such as inadequate training and high stress in isolation wards. Virtual reality (VR) technology offers innovative training solutions to enhance nurses' clinical skills and preparedness. However, extensive studies on its effectiveness in isolation ward environments are still limited. This study aims to develop a nonimmersive VR (NIVR) simulation training program for isolation wards and further validate its feasibility and training effectiveness in aiding nurses in adapting to isolation ward settings. This study was a prospective, parallel, open-label, randomized controlled trial. A total of 90 nurses from 3 hospitals in China were randomly assigned to either the control or intervention group, with 45 (50%) individuals in each group. Both groups received training on isolation ward layout and nursing procedures. The control group underwent a 4-hour conventional training session consisting of 2 hours of face-to-face lectures and 2 hours of ward visits. The intervention group received a 4-hour NIVR simulation training session. Subsequently, both groups completed approximately 4 hours of emergency drills and assessments. After the intervention, there were no significant differences in theoretical test or performance assessment scores between the 2 groups (t88=-0.30, P=.75; Cohen d=-0.06; z score=0.00, P>.99), using a 2-tailed t test. However, the intervention group completed 6 tasks faster than the control group (t88=5.10, P<.001; Cohen d=1.08), with an average reduction of about 3 minutes (control group: mean 43.91, SD 2.99 min; intervention group: mean 40.77, SD 2.85 min). Notably, they completed task 3 (patient reception inward) and task 6 (exiting the isolation area) significantly quicker (t88=3.22, P=.002; Cohen d=0.68; t88=3.03, P=.003; Cohen d=0.64, respectively), with no significant differences for the other tasks. This study highlights the potential of NIVR simulation training for nurses working in isolation wards. Although NIVR simulation training does not significantly surpass traditional methods in imparting theoretical knowledge, it does reduce task completion time for specific activities. Its capacity for safe, repetitive practice and realistic scenario simulation makes NIVR a valuable tool in medical education. Further research and optimization of VR simulation training programs are recommended to enhance nurses' practical skills and pandemic preparedness. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR240083155; https://www.chictr.org.cn/hvshowproject.html?id=250356&v=1.0.

Examining the impact of psychosocial safety climate on working conditions, well-being and safety of healthcare providers: a scoping review

BackgroundIn contemporary healthcare systems, the well-being and safety of healthcare providers are pivotal for sustaining a resilient healthcare system. The concept of Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) emerges as a crucial framework influencing job design and employee perceptions in organisational settings, although its application within healthcare settings remains relatively underexplored. The aim of this review was to explore the buffering effect of PSC and its impact on working conditions, well-being and performance.MethodThis scoping review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s recommendations and PRISMA-ScR reporting checklist. Databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Central, JSTOR, and additional online sources such as Google Scholar were searched. Only peer-reviewed studies published in English that have measured PSC using PSC-12 or PSC-4 were included in this study.FindingsHigh PSC environments correlated with enriched job resources, fostering resilience, positive job performance, and reduced job demands. Conversely, low PSC settings were linked to increased job demands, compromised well-being, and adverse job performance outcomes. Notably, PSC acted as a buffer, mitigating the negative impacts of high job demands on well-being and reinforcing positive associations between job resources, support, and performance facets among healthcare professionals.ConclusionThis review highlights the pivotal role of PSC in shaping the work environment, well-being, and performance of healthcare providers. Prioritising PSC within healthcare settings is crucial to safeguarding the well-being of healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes. Future research should further explore the relationships between PSC, burnout, and other influencing factors, employing diverse methodologies to capture its comprehensive impact within healthcare settings.