Process Evaluation of a Digital Platform-Based Implementation Strategy Aimed at Work Stress Prevention in a Health Care Organization

OBJECTIVE:The objective was to evaluate the process and feasibility of a digital platform-based implementation strategy aimed at work stress prevention. METHODS:The process evaluation was performed alongside a controlled trial within a health care organization, in the experimental group (N = 221). M...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2018-09, Vol.60 (9), p.e484-e491
Main Authors: Havermans, Bo M, Boot, Cécile R.L, Brouwers, Evelien P.M, Houtman, Irene L.D, Anema, Johannes R, van der Beek, Allard J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Evaluation
Feasibility studies
Health care
Health care industry
Occupational stress
Prevention
Resource management
Strategy
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Summary:OBJECTIVE:The objective was to evaluate the process and feasibility of a digital platform-based implementation strategy aimed at work stress prevention. METHODS:The process evaluation was performed alongside a controlled trial within a health care organization, in the experimental group (N = 221). Mental models, context, and barriers and facilitators were measured. In addition, dose delivered, reach, and dose received were assessed. RESULTS:Employees reported relatively high readiness for change. Personnel shortage and a recent restructuring of the organization hindered use of the strategy. Low management support and high turnover stagnated strategy deployment. Dose delivered was 13/15, reach was 11/15, and dose received was 5/15. CONCLUSIONS:Strategy implementation was moderately successful, as sustained strategy use by the teams appeared to be a challenge. The strategy can be feasible with sufficient management support and resources.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/JOM.0000000000001402