Current Status and Challenges in Strengthening Occupational Health Services

Abstract

The ‘Enhancement of Occupational Health Physician and Occupational Health Services Functions’ was incorporated as part of the‘ Work Style Reform’ but after five years, no assessment of its outcomes has been publicly released. Given the continuous increase in work-related mental health disorder claims even after the implementation of these measures, it is difficult to conclude that the reforms have been effective. It is presumed that this is due to the lack of outcome indicators set at the time of policy implementation, and the insufficient problem-solving mindset among occupational health professionals.