Search for dissertations about: "mental health in the workplace"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words mental health in the workplace.

  1. 26. Improving leadership through the power of words and music

    Author : Julia Romanowska; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Poor leadership is highly prevalent and associated with destructive processes in the workplace, including stress related ill health. Yet, the applied methods to improve leadership practices are rarely grounded in scientific research. READ MORE

  2. 27. To stress the importance of nature : nature-based therapy for the rehabilitation and prevention of stress-related disorders

    Author : Eva Sahlin; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : As a consequence of drastic labour market changes in the late 1990s, many employees experienced more stress in the workplace. Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical and mental health problems, and rehabilitation takes a long time. READ MORE

  3. 28. The work ability continuum : epidemiological studies of factors promoting sustainable work ability

    Author : Per Lindberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Work; work ability; sustainable; positive health; sick leave; sickness absence; self-rated health; SRH; health assessment; promotion; prevention; follow-up; epidemiology;

    Abstract : For the individual, the workplace and society, there would be considerable gains if the number of people suffering from physical and mental disorders could be reduced. The overall aim of this thesis was to identify determinants for future work ability among gainfully employed women and men, with special reference to promotive factors at work. READ MORE

  4. 29. Development of income following sickness absence from the workplace or long-term unemployment, and among individuals with multiple sclerosis

    Author : Michael Wiberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge of how reduced work capacity due to morbidity is associated with subsequent individual economic outcomes and how different components of the Swedish welfare system were used to cover individual economic loss. This was investigated in four empirical studies using population-based Swedish register data for individuals in working ages in the time period 1995 to 2011. READ MORE

  5. 30. Violence towards health care personnel : prevalence, risk factors, prevention and relation to quality of care

    Author : Judith E Arnetz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : violence; health care workers; occupational health; intervention; patient satisfaction; quality of care; work environment;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the prevalence and nature of violence towards health care personnel and its implications for quality of care. The research presented here is based on a comprehensive perspective of violence as an occupational issue that may have negative consequences for health care personnel, health care organizations, and for the quality of care that they provide. READ MORE