A cross-sectional study of the association between effort-reward imbalance and psychologic distress among Japanese dietitians

Abstract

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Work engagement and associated factors among Japanese registered dietitians and dietitians: a cross-sectional study

“…Our research results are consistent with those of these previous studies. Additionally, Yaginuma-Sakurai et al 6 ) reported a strong positive association between ERI and psychological distress among the participants in their study. Improving coworker support systems and reducing ERI were identified as important approaches to reducing workplace stress and increasing work engagement among registered dietitians and dietitians.…”

“…25) Our research results are consistent with those of these previous studies. Additionally, Yaginuma-Sakurai et al 6) reported a strong positive association between ERI and psychological distress among the participants in their study.…”

“…To promote the well-being of these professionals and support workplace activities aimed at balancing productivity and performance, it is necessary to examine approaches to reduce stress responses and increase positive factors related to work, such as work engagement. Therefore, we aimed to explore the status of work engagement among registered dietitians and dietitians, based on data from a cross-sectional study 6 ) . We also compared the differences in work engagement among these professionals, considering that there are several differences in the characteristics and occupational status of the two groups.…”

“…3,4) However, direct comparisons are difficult because the definition of nutrition professionals, their license details, workplaces, and job contents differ across countries, as well as the background of administrative organizations, educational systems, healthcare systems, and nutritional issues of the population. 5) In a previous study, 6) we conducted a cross-sectional survey to determine the levels of occupational stress among registered dietitians and dietitians. We found that the psychological distress among registered dietitians and dietitians was comparable to that reported in previous studies on highly stressed nurses, and the effortreward imbalance (ERI) was strongly associated with psychological distress among these professionals.…”

“…Therefore, we aimed to explore the status of work engagement among registered dietitians and dietitians, based on data from a cross-sectional study. 6) We also compared the differences in work engagement among these professionals, considering that there are several differences in the characteristics and occupational status of the two groups. While the data were collected prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this study could provide information on the general status of the professions of registered dietitians and dietitians in comparison to other professions.…”