Publications by authors named "Satoko Shimamoto"
Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the features and evaluations of the organizational support provided by occupational health nurses (OHNs) in private practice to promote sustainable health and productivity management (HPM) in medium-sized enterprises.
Methods: Corporate managers and employees of four enterprises with fewer than 300 employees received support from an experienced OHN in private practice through five support sessions per company, primarily targeting company managers. The OHNs documented their support steps and evaluations.
Article Synopsis
- - The study developed the Career Anchors Scale for Occupational Health Nurses (CASOHN) and assessed its reliability and validity through a survey of 745 nurses in Japan.
- - A provisional scale of 41 items was refined to 39 after expert evaluation, leading to an exploratory factor analysis that identified six key factors related to career development and support in occupational health.
- - The CASOHN demonstrated strong reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.95 overall, indicating it is a valid tool for measuring career anchors among Occupational Health Nurses.
Article Synopsis
- The study explored career anchor characteristics of Japanese occupational health nurses through interviews with 16 professionals.
- Five key categories emerged from the data, which included relationship practices, development of occupational health practices, management skills, organizational approval, and work-life balance.
- Participants highlighted the significance of good relationships with colleagues, balancing professional and labor interests, and providing effective health services, aligning with their actual practices in the field.