Publications by authors named "A H Momsen"
Problem: Pregnant employees may experience work-related challenges, including inadequate attention to their unique needs.
Background: Unmet needs for work adjustment are associated with sick leave and reduced well-being, and supportive environments are regarded as a protective factor against sick leave.
Aim: To evaluate the effect of midwifery support focusing on work adjustment on pregnant hospital employees' well-being defined by work ability and dimensions of the psychosocial work environment.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether midwifery support sessions for pregnant employees could reduce sick leave related to pregnancy and improve work conditions.* -
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with hospital staff, comparing those who received midwifery support to those who followed standard procedures, measuring various sick leave outcomes.* -
- Results indicated no significant difference in sick leave between the two groups, suggesting that standard midwifery support may not be effective, and that more tailored support could yield better outcomes.*
Background: Risk assessment and work adjustment according to EU legislation may safeguard pregnant employees and their offspring. Knowledge on management perspectives in relation to implementation of protective measures is limited.
Objectives: The primary aim was to describe Danish hospital managers' engagement in pregnancy policy and work adjustment for pregnant employees.
Background: Sick leave during pregnancy is frequent and 36 % of Danish pregnant employees are on sick leave > 14 days. Health care professionals are considered a risk population. This intervention applies preventive sessions including the pregnant employee, her manager and a midwife in addition to usual practiceat Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark (AUH).
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