2020 Volume 7 Pages 17-23
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors related to experience in mental health issues in project development as primary treatment by Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) in a Japanese working environment.
Methods: A total of 235 OHNs who had been member of Japan Academy of Occupational Health Nursing, were sent an anonymous self-administered questionnaire survey.
Results & Discussion: Sixty one OHNs (valid response rate: 26.0%) were analyzed. The mean number of years of service as an OHNs was 18.9, and 82.0% had experience in project development. These results statistically related with experience showed that the percentage of communication with relevant departments, individual assessment, workplace assessment and a high score in UWES-J were larger in the experienced group than non-experienced group. Accordingly, the work environment were OHNs have been attached to has given them the opportunity to make suggestions in project development in mental health care.
Conclusion: OHNs have the capability for workplace assessment and the ability to develop mental health issues into project development.
