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Wu J, Li Y, Lin Q, Fan Y, Zhang J, Liu Z, Liu X, Dai P, Rong X, Zhong X. The mediating role of perceived social support between work-family conflict and presenteeism among ICU nurses working shift work in Chinese public hospitals: A cross-sectional investigation. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0308673. [PMID: 39137209 PMCID: PMC11321557 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Relative to explicit absenteeism, nurses' presenteeism has a more lasting impact and is more harmful and costly. This study aimed to explore the relationship between work-family conflict, perceived social support, and presenteeism and whether perceived social support mediates the relationship between work-family conflict and presenteeism among ICU nurses working on shifts in Chinese public hospitals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional research design was conducted from January to April 2023 in Sichuan Province, China. A total of 609 valid questionnaires were collected. The questionnaires contained information on demographic characteristics, the Work-Family Conflict (WFC) scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), and Stanford Presenteeism Scale-6 (SPS-6). Multiple stratified regression was used to explore the mediating role of perceived social support between work-family conflict and presenteeism. The mediating effect of perceived social support in work-family conflict and presenteeism was tested by Model 4 in the PROCESS 4.1 macro program in SPSS. RESULTS A total of 609 nurses were included in this study, and the mean presenteeism score for ICU nurses working on shifts was 16.01 ± 4.293 (Mean ± SD), with high presenteeism accounting for 58.46%. After controlling for sociodemographic characteristic variables, work-family conflict was positively associated with presenteeism, explaining 7.7% of the variance. High perceived social support was related to low presenteeism, explaining 11.5% of the variance. Perceived social support mediated the association between work-family conflict and presenteeism among ICU nurses working on shifts. CONCLUSIONS Chinese shift-work ICU nurses' high presenteeism scores deserve managers' attention. Work-family conflict is a significant predictor of nurses' presenteeism. Perceived social support is essential in improving nurses' work-family conflict and mediates the relationship between work-family conflict and presenteeism. Improving social support can reduce the impact of work-family conflict on presenteeism among nurses working shifts.
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- Jijun Wu
- Department of Cardiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
- School of Nursing, ChengDu College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Deyang People’s Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China
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Azziz-Baumgartner E, Hirsch A, Yoo YM, Peretz A, Greenberg D, Avni YS, Glatman-Freedman A, Mandelboim M, MacNeil A, Martin ET, Newes-Adeyi G, Thompson M, Monto AS, Balicer RD, Levine MZ, Katz MA. Incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza and RSV and associated presenteeism and absenteeism among healthcare personnel, Israel, influenza seasons 2016 to 2019. Euro Surveill 2024; 29. [PMID: 39092531 PMCID: PMC11295438 DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2024.29.31.2300580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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BackgroundHealthcare personnel (HCP) are at high risk for respiratory infections through occupational exposure to respiratory viruses.AimWe used data from a prospective influenza vaccine effectiveness study in HCP to quantify the incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARI) and their associated presenteeism and absenteeism.MethodsAt the start and end of each season, HCP at two Israeli hospitals provided serum to screen for antibodies to influenza virus using the haemagglutination inhibition assay. During the season, active monitoring for the development of ARI symptoms was conducted twice a week by RT-PCR testing of nasal swabs for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Workplace presenteeism and absenteeism were documented. We calculated incidences of influenza- and RSV-associated ARI and applied sampling weights to make estimates representative of the source population.ResultsThe median age of 2,505 participating HCP was 41 years, and 70% were female. Incidence was 9.1 per 100 person-seasons (95% CI: 5.8-14.2) for RT-PCR-confirmed influenza and 2.5 per 100 person-seasons (95% CI: 0.9-7.1) for RSV illness. Each season, 18-23% of unvaccinated and influenza-negative HCP seroconverted. The incidence of seroconversion or RT-PCR-confirmed influenza was 27.5 per 100 person-seasons (95% CI: 17.8-42.5). Work during illness occurred in 92% (95% CI: 91-93) of ARI episodes, absence from work in 38% (95% CI: 36-40).ConclusionInfluenza virus and RSV infections and associated presenteeism and absenteeism were common among HCP. Improving vaccination uptake among HCP, infection control, and encouraging sick HCP to stay home are important strategies to reduce ARI incidence and decrease the risk of in-hospital transmission.
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- Clalit Research Institute, Innovation Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, United States
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- Rabin Medical Center, Clalit Health Services, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Soroka University Medical Center, Clalit Health Services, Beersheba, Israel
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- Soroka University Medical Center, Clalit Health Services, Beersheba, Israel
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Israel Center for Disease Control, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Central Virology Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, United States
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, United States
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Clalit Research Institute, Innovation Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, United States
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- Clalit Research Institute, Innovation Division, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Chandrakumar D, Arumugam V, Vasudevan A. Exploring presenteeism trends: a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1352602. [PMID: 38831942 PMCID: PMC11144874 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1352602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Objective This research will conduct a bibliometric and content analysis of presenteeism from 2000 to 2023. It aims to investigate publication trends, authorship patterns, and significant publications by using presenteeism conceptualizations, measurements, determinants, consequences, and interventions analysis. The study provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers about understanding and addressing workplace presenteeism issues. Methods The research involved conducting a bibliometric study to analyze presenteeism publication trends, authorship patterns, and significant publications. It also explored the evolution of presenteeism research over time, identifying contributing countries, institutions, and writers. The interdisciplinary nature of presenteeism research was emphasized, covering occupational health, psychology, management, and public health. The researchers have used VOS Viewer and R Studio (biblioshiny) for this study. Results The study identified several elements influencing presenteeism, such as health issues, work-related factors, organizational culture, and individual characteristics. It further examined the impact of organizational policies, leadership support, employee assistance programs, and health promotion activities in reducing absenteeism and enhancing employee well-being. These findings highlight the importance of addressing these factors to mitigate presenteeism issues and promote a healthier work environment. Conclusion This research identified deficiencies in presenteeism research and provided recommendations for future investigations in this field. It emphasized the need for standardized measures and methodologies, longitudinal studies to understand causality, and industry- and population-specific interventions. These insights can guide future research directions and interventions to address presenteeism issues in a rapidly changing work and research landscape.
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- VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
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- INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri, Sembilan, Malaysia
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Maltezou HC, Ledda C, Sipsas NV. Absenteeism of Healthcare Personnel in the COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Implications for the Post-Pandemic Seasons. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2950. [PMID: 37998442 PMCID: PMC10671277 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11222950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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This systematic review aimed to assess COVID-19-associated absenteeism among healthcare personnel (HCP). PubMed was searched on 4 February 2023. Inclusion criteria were the presentation of original data on COVID-19-associated absenteeism among HCP. Exclusion criteria were absenteeism associated with burnout, mental health illness, post-COVID syndrome, or child-care. Nineteen articles were identified; fifteen concerned almost exclusively the first pandemic year. Hospitals accounted for most data. There was heterogeneity across studies in terms of presentation of absenteeism data. Before COVID-19 vaccines became available, COVID-19 was a major driver of HCP absenteeism with excess costs, while the mean duration of absenteeism ranged from 5.82 to 33 days per episode of absence. Determinant factors of absenteeism rates were department of employment, high-risk exposure, age, profession, and work experience of HCP, suspected COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 testing, SARS-CoV-2 positivity, and return-to-work strategy. Two studies demonstrated that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduced the burden of absenteeism. Routine testing of asymptomatic HCP and use of personal protective equipment also significantly ameliorated absenteeism. In conclusion, COVID-19 has been a major driver of HCP absenteeism. Research is needed to assess how COVID-19 will impact HCP in the next years, considering the new SARS-CoV-2 variants, the co-circulation of other respiratory viruses, and the newer COVID-19 vaccines. Networks are needed to survey morbidity and absenteeism among HCP in real-time and guide vaccination policies.
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- Helena C. Maltezou
- Directorate of Research, Studies and Documentation, National Public Health Organization, 3-5 Agrafon Street, Marousi, 15123 Athens, Greece
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 87 Santa Sofia Street, 95124 Catania, Italy;
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- Pathophysiology Department, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias Street, Goudi, 11527 Athens, Greece;
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Linsenmeyer K, Mohr D, Gupta K, Doshi S, Gifford AL, Charness ME. Sickness presenteeism in healthcare workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: An observational cohort study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2023; 44:1693-1696. [PMID: 37039605 PMCID: PMC10587373 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2023.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Sickness presenteeism among healthcare workers (HCW) risks nosocomial infection, but its prevalence among HCW with COVID-19 is unknown. Contemporaneous interviews revealed a sickness presenteeism prevalence of 49.8% among 255 HCW with symptomatic COVID-19. Presenteeism prevalence did not differ among HCW with and without specific COVID-19 symptoms or direct patient care.
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- Katherine Linsenmeyer
- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Health Law Policy & Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
- VA Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, BostonMassachusetts
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- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Health Law Policy & Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
- VA Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Veterans' Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Department of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Department of Neurology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Kittikraisak W, Wongrapee T, Punjasamanvong S, Piyaraj P, Vachiraphan A, Yoocharoen P, Klungthong C, Jones AR, Tanathitikorn C, Mott JA, Chottanapund S. Influenza-Like Symptom Incidence, Illness-Associated Expenses, and Economic Impact Among Healthcare Personnel in Thailand: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study (2020-2021). Ann Work Expo Health 2023; 67:330-344. [PMID: 36565162 DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We estimated influenza-like symptom (ILS) incidence among healthcare personnel (HCP) in four hospitals and the economic impact due to ILS in the Thai HCP population during July 2020-June 2021 (Thailand's expected 2020 influenza season), which also coincided with the novel coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. METHODS We followed HCP, in a prospective observational cohort, weekly for ≥1 of: muscle pain, cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, sore throat, or difficulty breathing. We fitted population-averaged Poisson regression models to identify factors associated with acquiring ILS and to calculate ILS incidence. We applied epidemiologic parameters to Thailand's HCP population (227 349 persons) to estimate economic impact. RESULTS Of 2184 participants, adjusted all-cause ILS incidence was 6.1 episodes per 100 person-years (95% confidence interval 3.4-10.9). Among Thailand's HCP population, 13 909 ILS episodes were estimated to occur annually and would result in US$235 135 economic loss. Controlling for study site and calendar month, factors associated with acquiring ≥1 ILS versus no ILS included being female, having asthma, and using personal protective equipment 'frequently, but not always'. CONCLUSIONS All-cause ILS resulted in considerable economic loss among Thai HCP workforce. These findings underscore the importance of public health interventions to reduce the risk of acquiring ILS.
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- Wanitchaya Kittikraisak
- Influenza Program, Thailand Ministry of Public Health - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
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- Internal Medicine Department, Phaholpolpayuhasena Hospital, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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- Parasitology Department, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
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- Virology Department, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Virology Department, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Influenza Program, Thailand Ministry of Public Health - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Collaboration, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.,Influenza Division, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia 30329, USA
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- Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
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Blanchet Zumofen MH, Frimpter J, Hansen SA. Impact of Influenza and Influenza-Like Illness on Work Productivity Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2023; 41:253-273. [PMID: 36515814 PMCID: PMC9748403 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-022-01224-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Influenza is a persistent public health problem with a significant burden on patients, employers, and society. A systematic review by Keech and Beardsworth (2008) characterized the burden of influenza/influenza-like illness (ILI) on absenteeism. We conducted a systematic literature review evaluating the impact of influenza/ILI on work productivity among adults as an update to the work of Keech and Beardsworth. METHODS This systematic review identified studies evaluating the impact of influenza/ILI on absenteeism, presenteeism, or related work productivity measures for employees and employed caregivers based on laboratory confirmation, physician diagnosis, and/or self-reported illness. Eligible studies were in English, French, or German published from 7 March 2007 through 15 February 2022, in PubMed, Embase, or BIOSIS. Two reviewers completed screening and full-text review, with conflicts resolved by a third advisor. Summary data were extracted by two analysts; all records were quality checked by one analyst. Work productivity outcomes were summarized qualitatively, and risk of bias was not evaluated. RESULTS A total of 14,387 records were retrieved; 12,245 titles/abstracts were screened and 145 full-text publications were reviewed, of which 63 were included in the qualitative assessment. Studies of self-reported ILI were most frequent (49%), followed by laboratory-confirmed cases (37%) and physician diagnoses (11%). Overall, approximately 20-75% of employees missed work due to illness across study settings and populations. Mean time out of work among ill employees varied widely across study designs and populations, ranging from < 1 to > 10 days, and was often reported to be approximately 2-3 days. Considerable heterogeneity was observed across study designs, populations, and outcomes. Most employees (≈ 60-80%) reported working while experiencing influenza/ILI symptoms. Reporting of costs was sparse and heterogeneous; one study reported annual costs of influenza-related absences equating to $42,851 per 100,000 employee health plan members. Results were partitioned based on the following categories. Among otherwise healthy adults, 1-74% of workers missed ≥1 workday due to influenza/ILI, for a mean [standard deviation (SD)] of 0.5 (1.44) to 5.3 (4.50) days, and 42-89% reported working while ill, for a mean (SD) of 0.3 (0.63) to 4.4 (3.73) days. Among working caregivers, 50-75% missed work to care for children/household members with influenza/ILI, for 1-2 days on average. Similarly, the mean absenteeism among healthcare workers ranged from 0.5 to 3.2 days. Across studies evaluating vaccination status, generally smaller proportions of vaccinated employees missed time from work due to influenza/ILI. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review summarized the productivity burden of influenza/ILI on the worldwide working-age population. Despite notable heterogeneity in study designs, influenza/ILI case definitions, and productivity outcome measures, this review highlighted the substantial productivity burden that influenza/ILI may have on employees, employers, and society, consistent with the findings of Keech and Beardsworth (2008).
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Sukhee E, Sovd T, Khaltar U, Hamajima N, Sereenen E, Davaakhuu N, Yamamoto E. Sickness absence among employees of healthcare organizations in the public sector in Mongolia: A cross-sectional study. J Occup Health 2023; 65:e12390. [PMID: 36855219 PMCID: PMC9975147 DOI: 10.1002/1348-9585.12390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to understand the rate of sickness absence (SA) among employees of public healthcare organizations in Mongolia, to identify factors associated with long-term SA, and to estimate costs due to SA. METHODS This cross-sectional study included employees of public healthcare organizations who had certified SA from 2016 to 2018. Sociodemographic and occupational characteristics of absentees and the data on absences were collected. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with long-term SA (≥15 days) among employees who had SA. Absence parameters and the average costs due to SA were calculated and the total cost due to SA at all public healthcare organizations was estimated. RESULTS From 2016 to 2018, there were 13 653 absentees and 21 043 SA, and the absence rate was 0.9%. The average absence length per absence and absentee were 9.63 days and 14.85 days, respectively. Factors associated with long-term SA were age ≥40 years, 10-19 years in employment, working at the second and tertiary levels, and night shift. The average cost per absentee was 295.5 USD, and the estimated total cost for all health organizations was 1 796 993 USD per year. CONCLUSIONS The absence rate was 0.9% and older age, longer work experience, higher organizational level, and night shift were associated with taking a long-term SA. To reduce the costs of absenteeism and promote the health of employees in healthcare organizations, policymakers should review the policies related to SA and develop national guidelines on SA for employers, healthcare managers, and employees.
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- Erdenetuya Sukhee
- Department of Healthcare AdministrationNagoya University Graduate School of MedicineNagoyaJapan
- Department of Public Administration and ManagementMinistry of HealthUlaanbaatarMongolia
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- Department of Monitoring and Evaluation and Internal AuditMinistry of HealthUlaanbaatarMongolia
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- Department of Monitoring and Evaluation and Internal AuditMinistry of HealthUlaanbaatarMongolia
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- Department of Healthcare AdministrationNagoya University Graduate School of MedicineNagoyaJapan
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- The Digital Development and Marketing DepartmentMongolian National University of Medical SciencesUlaanbaatarMongolia
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- Department of Healthcare AdministrationNagoya University Graduate School of MedicineNagoyaJapan
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Fouad MM, Zawilla NH, Maged LA. Work performance among healthcare workers with post COVID-19 syndrome and its relation to antibody response. Infection 2022:10.1007/s15010-022-01942-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s15010-022-01942-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose
Health care workers (HCWs) are frontliners in facing Cornoravirus disease (COVID-19) and hence are amongst the high risk groups of acquiring COVID-19 infection. The impact of COVID-19 infection and post-infection sequelae on work performance has deleterious effects on HCWs and the whole community. The aim of the current study is to assess the impact of COVID-19 infection particularly those with post-COVID-19 syndrome on work performance among HCWs and to determine if a possible relationship with antibody response exists.
Methods
A sample of 69 previously PCR-positive health care workers matched to another group of 69 control PCR-negative health care workers from the same clinical departments were subjected to full medical history, clinical examination, measuring serum specific immunoglobulins against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2), Health work performance questionnaire short form of absenteeism and presenteeism and Functional dysfunction grading questionnaire.
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The most frequently encountered symptom by patients with post-acute COVID-19 was fatigue while it was dyspnea for those who were chronic COVID patients. Patients with post-acute COVID-19 had a significantly longer time for PCR negative conversion and had a more severe disease. There was no association between post-acute COVID-19 and immunoglobulin positivity. COVID-19 syndrome had a negative impact on work performance manifested by lower relative presenteeism and lower month/year performance ratio (p < 0.001, p < 0.001). However comparing patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome to patients without the syndrome revealed no significant work performance difference between both groups.
Conclusion
COVID-19 syndrome negatively impacts work performance in HCWs manifested by lower relative presenteeism and lower month/year performance ratio. Although post-COVID-19 results resulted in higher levels of fatigue and functional limitation, it did not have a significant negative impact on work performance. Specific immunoglobulins against SARS CoV-2 were not associated with the post-COVID-19 syndrome.
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Calabrò GE, Rumi F, Fallani E, Ricciardi R, Cicchetti A. The Economic and Fiscal Impact of Influenza Vaccination for Health Care Workers in Italy. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10101707. [PMID: 36298572 PMCID: PMC9609125 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10101707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Influenza has a significant impact on the health care system and also on production and economic systems. Vaccinated health care workers (HCWs) are more likely to have improved productivity compared to unvaccinated workers. The study aim was to estimate the economic and fiscal impact of an influenza vaccination program for HCWs in Italy. We performed a cost analysis aimed to estimate the indirect costs (productivity losses due to working days lost) and the increase in tax revenues derived from the increase in vaccination coverage among HCWs. Assuming an incremental increase in vaccination coverage of 10% per year over a period of 5 years, total savings could be obtained in terms of a reduction in productivity losses equal to −€4,475,497.16 and an increase in tax revenues of €327,158.84. This revenue could be used to finance other health interventions. Our results are fundamental in view of the sustainability of health systems and of a value-based allocation of health resources. Therefore, a complete social perspective, including the fiscal impact of flu vaccination, should be adopted to assess the economic value of influenza vaccines. Currently, health policies based on the whole value of flu vaccination are needed.
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- Giovanna Elisa Calabrò
- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
- VIHTALI (Value in Health Technology and Academy for Leadership & Innovation), Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Graduate School of Health Economics and Management (ALTEMS), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Seqirus S.r.l., 53035 Monteriggioni, Italy
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- VIHTALI (Value in Health Technology and Academy for Leadership & Innovation), Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Graduate School of Health Economics and Management (ALTEMS), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Jin Y, Bi Q, Song G, Wu J, Ding H. Psychological coherence, inclusive leadership and implicit absenteeism in obstetrics and gynecology nurses: a multi-site survey. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:525. [PMID: 35922834 PMCID: PMC9351111 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04137-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Implicit absenteeism is very common among clinical nurses. We aimed to evaluate the role of psychological coherence in the inclusive leadership and implicit absenteeism among obstetrics and gynecology nurses, to provide evidence to the clinical management of nurses. METHODS Through the convenience sampling method, a survey of gynecology nurses in tertiary hospitals in 16 cities of Anhui Province, China was conducted using the General Information Questionnaire, the Stanford Implicit Absence Scale, the Inclusive Leadership Scale and the Sense of Coherence Scale. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 20. RESULTS A total of 1080 nurses were included with an effective response rate of 93.5%. The average score of nurses' recessive absenteeism in this study was (16.8 ± 0.15). The average of inclusive leadership score was (34.25 ± 7.23). The average score of psychological coherence score of obstetrics and gynecology nurses was (55.79 ± 8.28). Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a relationship between implicit absenteeism behavior, inclusive leadership, and the level of psychological coherence in obstetrics and gynecology nurses (all P < 0.05). Linear regression analysis indicated that psychological coherence played a partial mediating role between inclusive leadership and obstetrics and gynecology nurses' implicit absenteeism (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Obstetrics and gynecology nurses have serious recessive absenteeism with low sense of psychological coherence and inclusive leadership. Nursing managers should improve the psychological coherence through effective interventions, thereby reducing the incidence of implicit absenteeism.
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- Yu Jin
- Hefei, China ,grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Binhu Healthcare Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001 China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
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- Department of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
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- grid.59053.3a0000000121679639Department of Education, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230001 China
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PIYARAJ P, KITTIKRAISAK W, BUATHONG S, SINTHUWATTANAWIBOOL C, NIVESVIVAT T, YOOCHAROEN P, NUCHTEAN T, KLUNGTHONG C, LYMAN M, MOTT JA, CHOTTANAPUND S. Encounter patterns and worker absenteeism/presenteeism among healthcare providers in Thailand. CURRENT RESEARCH IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crbeha.2022.100067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Daniels S, Wei H, Han Y, Catt H, Denning DW, Hall I, Regan M, Verma A, Whitfield CA, van Tongeren M. Risk factors associated with respiratory infectious disease-related presenteeism: a rapid review. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1955. [PMID: 34711208 PMCID: PMC8552205 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12008-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Workplace transmission is a significant contributor to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks. Previous studies have found that infectious illness presenteeism could contribute to outbreaks in occupational settings and identified multiple occupational and organisational risk factors. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to investigate presenteeism particularly in relation to respiratory infectious disease (RID). Hence, this rapid review aims to determine the prevalence of RID-related presenteeism, including COVID-19, and examines the reported reasons and associated risk factors. METHODS The review followed a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) search approach and focused on studies published in English and Chinese. Database searches included MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI) and preprint databases MedRxiv and BioRxiv. RESULTS The search yielded 54 studies, of which four investigated COVID-19-related presenteeism. Prevalence of work presenteeism ranged from 14.1 to 55% for confirmed RID, and 6.6 to 100% for those working with suspected or subclinical RID. The included studies demonstrated that RID-related presenteeism is associated with occupation, sick pay policy, age, gender, health behaviour and perception, vaccination, peer pressure and organisational factors such as presenteeism culture. CONCLUSIONS This review demonstrates that presenteeism or non-adherence to isolation guidance is a real concern and can contribute to workplace transmissions and outbreaks. Policies which would support workers financially and improve productivity, should include a range of effective non-pharmaceutical inventions such as workplace testing, promoting occupational health services, reviewing pay and bonus schemes and clear messaging to encourage workers to stay at home when ill. Future research should focus on the more vulnerable and precarious occupational groups, and their inter-relationships, to develop comprehensive intervention programs to reduce RID-related presenteeism.
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- Sarah Daniels
- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England.
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England.
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- Department of Mathematics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- Department of Mathematics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- Public Health, Advice, Guidance and Expertise, London, England
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- United Kingdom Health Security Agency National COVID-19 Response Centre, London, England
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- Department of Mathematics, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Ellen Wilkinson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
- Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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Although many aspects of infection prevention and control (IPC) mirror institutional efforts, optimization of IPC practices in the neonatal intensive care unit requires careful consideration of its unique population and environment, addressed here for key IPC domains. In addition, innovative mitigation efforts to address challenges specific to limited resource settings are discussed.
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Secondary attack rates from asymptomatic and symptomatic influenza virus shedders in hospitals: Results from the TransFLUas influenza transmission study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2021; 43:312-318. [PMID: 33952361 PMCID: PMC8961411 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Objective: Nosocomial transmission of influenza is a major concern for infection control. We aimed to dissect transmission dynamics of influenza, including asymptomatic transmission events, in acute care. Design: Prospective surveillance study during 2 influenza seasons. Setting: Tertiary-care hospital. Participants: Volunteer sample of inpatients on medical wards and healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: Participants provided daily illness diaries and nasal swabs for influenza A and B detection and whole-genome sequencing for phylogenetic analyses. Contacts between study participants were tracked. Secondary influenza attack rates were calculated based on spatial and temporal proximity and phylogenetic evidence for transmission. Results: In total, 152 HCWs and 542 inpatients were included; 16 HCWs (10.5%) and 19 inpatients (3.5%) tested positive for influenza on 109 study days. Study participants had symptoms of disease on most of the days they tested positive for influenza (83.1% and 91.9% for HCWs and inpatients, respectively). Also, 11(15.5%) of 71 influenza-positive swabs among HCWs and 3 (7.9%) of 38 influenza-positive swabs among inpatients were collected on days without symptoms; 2 (12.5%) of 16 HCWs and 2 (10.5%) of 19 inpatients remained fully asymptomatic. The secondary attack rate was low: we recorded 1 transmission event over 159 contact days (0.6%) that originated from a symptomatic case. No transmission event occurred in 61 monitored days of contacts with asymptomatic influenza-positive individuals. Conclusions: Influenza in acute care is common, and individuals regularly shed influenza virus without harboring symptoms. Nevertheless, both symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission events proved rare. We suggest that healthcare-associated influenza prevention strategies that are based on preseason vaccination and barrier precautions for symptomatic individuals seem to be effective.
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