Factors Affecting the Well-being of Health Care Workers in Canada
The main goal of this study is to build an understanding of how organizational factors impact the well-being of health care workers in Canada.
Study Objectives:
- Identify Post-Pandemic Workplace Stressors. Conduct a comprehensive, Canada-focused literature review and environmental scan to determine the primary factors contributing to HCW distress (e.g., burnout, excessive workloads, inadequate organizational support). Utilize current literature, national survey data, and CSA Group’s published research to quantify these stressors.
- Assess and Adapt Evidence-Based Interventions. Examine proven interventions and best practices from diverse health care settings that have demonstrated measurable improvements in worker well-being. Evaluate their effectiveness in reducing stress, burnout, and depression, as well as identify opportunities for adaptation and implementation within Canadian health care environments to inform CSA Standards.
- Develop Standards-Based Recommendations. Translate findings into actionable recommendations for CSA Health and Safety Standards. Propose specific, practical measures that health care institutions can adopt to enhance worker well-being, ensuring alignment with national standards and supporting sustainable workforce resilience.
This study is funded by a research contract with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Group.
For more information, please contact the Research Coordinator: workandmentalhealth@queensu.ca
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