The Dutch healthy healthcare project: Antecedents and interventions to facilitate sustainable work ability among healthcare workers

Annet H. de Lange*, Karen Pak, Tinka van Vuuren, Pauline van Dorssen, Eghe R. Osagie, Tjerry Verhoeven, Mirthe Pijnappels, Samuel Neure

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Abstract

In this chapter we present results of a study conducted in the Netherlands among 25 healthcare institutions and two employer associations to examine the effects of two different interventions to facilitate sustainable work ability of healthcare workers. In the project, positive effects were found of implementing a self-leadership intervention among healthcare workers and of creating a community of practice among Human Resource professionals to share best practices across healthcare institutions. No significant effects were found for the implementation of a leadership intervention. We describe the relevant results and lessons learned of this project in relation to Healthy Healthcare.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntegrating the Organization of Health Services, Worker Wellbeing and Quality of Care
Subtitle of host publicationTowards Healthy Healthcare
PublisherSpringer, Cham
Pages359-370
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9783030594671
ISBN (Print)9783030594664
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Employer associations
  • Healthcare workers
  • Leadership community of practice
  • Self-leadership
  • Sustainable work ability

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