Quality assurance for workplace health promotion. Validation of the quality criteria for WHP in the Austrian quality management system

Lang, Gert; Heigl, Christoph; Jiménez, Paulino Navalpotro

doi:10.1007/s10389-018-1005-6

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“…1 ). Analogous to the results in Lang et al ( 2019 ), the introduction of six significant time-specific measurement error covariances between indicators within one measurement point in the 2-wave model and nine such covariances in the 3-wave model led to a clear improvement in the model. The global fit of model 2c could thus be described as good to excellent (2W/3W: χ 2 /df = 1.79/1.32, RMSEA = 0.04/0.03, CFI = 0.95/0.92), indicating an unchanged factor structure over time or a configural factor and measurement model.…”

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“…The theoretical and methodological foundations were based on preliminary considerations in Lang et al ( 2019 ) which regard the quality of WHP as a theoretical construct consisting of dimensions or aspects of quality. Accordingly, the extent of the overall quality of WHP depends on the extent to which individual criteria are fulfilled in relation to the quality of the structure, process, outcome and concept of WHP.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Using a content-analytic procedure, the individual criteria are evaluated on a uniform rating scale (0 = ‘quality criterion not fulfilled’ to 3 = ‘quality criterion completely fulfilled’) 2 . If a sufficient number of points are obtained across all quality criteria, enterprises are awarded the WHP quality certificate for three years; by going through the same process again, they can apply for re-certification (the so-called renewal award) (Heigl 2017 ; Lang et al 2019 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The quality indicators used are listed in Table 1 . A more recent quantitative study (Lang et al 2019 ) validated the quality criteria in accordance with criteria of measurement quality (content and construct validity, internal consistency) with the help of cross-sectional data from the QM system which also showed a good interrater reliability (ICC = 0.682). This study also proposed examining longitudinal changes in the quality of WHP implemented over a longer observation period.…”

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“…This study also proposed examining longitudinal changes in the quality of WHP implemented over a longer observation period. The 15 quality indicators of WHP can be represented as a general factor; at the same time the bi-factor model revealed that several residual factors lie behind it (Lang et al 2019 ).…”

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Quality changes in workplace health promotion over time: an extended validation of quality criteria from a longitudinal perspective

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Jiménez

2023

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim The quality of workplace health promotion (WHP) is essential for the successful deployment of financial and human resources. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the measurement quality of a WHP instrument with 15 quality criteria over time. In addition, it examines whether the quality of WHP in the enterprises concerned changed over time and whether typical developments can be identified. Finally, the role of company parameters such as size and implementation phase are analysed in relation to how WHP develops over time. Subjects and methods Evaluations of the quality of WHP collected between 2014 and 2021 were available at two and three measurement points for 570 and 279 enterprises, respectively. To assess the longitudinal measurement structure, confirmatory factor analyses were carried out followed by structural equation modelling to analyse causality. Cluster analysis was used to identify typical developments, and differences in company parameters were analysed with MANOVA. Results The results prove that the 15 quality criteria can be used to evaluate the quality of WHP in enterprises in a valid and reliable manner, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. The quality of WHP in the enterprises concerned remained relatively stable over approximately 12 years. The cluster solution revealed three different developments characterized by increasing, stable or decreasing quality. Conclusion Measurements using a quality evaluation system permit a good assessment of WHP in enterprises. WHP quality also depends on company parameters; here more support should be provided to motivate enterprises in the long run, particularly in the sustainability phase.

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Section: Study Design and Research Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Study Design and Research Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Jiménez

2023

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Factors associated with the implementation of health-promoting telework from the perspective of company decision makers after the first COVID-19 lockdown

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Hofer-Fischanger

2022

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies shifted to telework, with few insights into its implementation, organisational conditions or the role of workplace health promotion and management. This study focused on a multifactorial investigation of conditions in companies which implemented and evaluated telework during the first lockdown in 2020 as well as on their future intentions to facilitate teleworking under health-promoting working conditions. Subject and methods The research hypotheses relate to an extended technology acceptance model. In a mixed-methods design, expert interviews were fed into the development of an online questionnaire. Out of 1858 contacted companies representing a broad range of Austrian businesses, 192 responses (general management, workplace health managers, etc.) were analysed using descriptive and multivariate statistics. Results The degree of implementation and claim to teleworking increased significantly during the first lockdown and did not return to pre-pandemic levels afterwards. Changes depended on preparation and experience: evaluation of teleworking and willingness to continue offering teleworking were conditional on preparation and the degree of implementation. Prerequisites for future intentions to implement health-promoting teleworking included readiness, general willingness and existing workplace health promotion/management structures. Conclusion This paper demonstrates the potential of health-promoting organisational cultures for development processes – particularly in times of crisis. Anchoring health-focused structures in companies helps to create health-promoting frameworks. Health-promoting teleworking can be developed from workplace health promotion/management using established approaches. It is essential to build on in-house capacities and competencies to develop awareness for a holistic culture for health-promoting (tele)work and to encourage deliberations about potential measures.

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Quality assurance for workplace health promotion. Validation of the quality criteria for WHP in the Austrian quality management system

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Quality changes in workplace health promotion over time: an extended validation of quality criteria from a longitudinal perspective

Quality changes in workplace health promotion over time: an extended validation of quality criteria from a longitudinal perspective

Factors associated with the implementation of health-promoting telework from the perspective of company decision makers after the first COVID-19 lockdown

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