Implementation of an ergonomics intervention in a Swedish flight baggage handling company-A process evaluation

Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation for Working Cancer Survivors: A Process Evaluation

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to evaluate the process of an online cognitive rehabilitation program aimed at supporting cancer survivors experiencing cognitive problems at work.

METHODS

Cancer survivors ( N = 279) were randomized to one of the intervention groups (ie, basic and extensive online cognitive rehabilitation) or waitlist control group. Recruitment, reach, dosage, implementation, perceived usefulness, and experiences with the program were evaluated using questionnaires and logbooks.

RESULTS

Implementation (ie, reach multiplied by dosage) was acceptable for both versions of the program (range 63%-76%). Cancer survivors and cognitive therapists perceived the overall program as moderately to highly useful and generally reported positive experiences.

CONCLUSIONS

Both a basic and extensive versions of the online cognitive rehabilitation program were successfully implemented in the context of a randomized controlled trial, suggesting their feasibility as intervention to support cancer survivors with cognitive problems at work.

Ergonomics implementation barriers in Ethiopian garment manufacturing industries

Ergonomic problems have increased at a considerable rate in manufacturing industries. Failure to practice ergonomic principles and workplace design are the main causes. Poor ergonomic awareness and failure to monitor ergonomic practices magnify the problem in developing countries. Different barriers to ergonomics implementation cause ignorance of ergonomics/human factors and affect employee safety and productivity. This study intends to evaluate ergonomic implementation barriers in Ethiopian apparel industries. Five hundred apparel industries from industry parks and other apparel industries in and around the capital were selected through judgmental sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) using AMOS version 21. Ergonomic awareness, lack of resources, management commitment and unsupportive organizational culture hinder ergonomic implementations. This study provides insight for policymakers and manufacturing industries to make decisions about ergonomics implementation.