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Impacts of a Participatory Workplace Environment Improvement Program for Small and Medium-sized enterprises in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15K11870
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Research Field Community health nursing
Research InstitutionJapanese Red Cross College of Nursing (2017-2018)
Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences (2015-2016)

Principal Investigator

Yoshikawa Etsuko  日本赤十字看護大学, 看護学部, 准教授 (00435554)

Project Period (FY) 2015-04-01 – 2019-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2018)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,810,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,110,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Keywords産業保健 / 中小規模事業場 / 参加型アプローチ / 職場環境改善 / 評価指標 / 介入プログラム / 参加型職場環境改善 / ファシリテータ / 中菱規模事業場
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Recent experiences in using participatory approach to support workers in improving workplace environment for SMEs were examined clarify these methods can be effectively employed in different settings. The purpose of this study was to: 1) to discuss the common elements for practical action-oriented training programs for workplace improvements in SMEs, 2) to develop new participatory workplace environmental program, and 3) to clarify the requirements of facilitators in these participatory programs.
First, we reviewed of related references and collection existing action tools and discussed the practical ways and requirements for participatory programs in SMEs. Then, we conducted the programs for improving workplace environment. It is suggested that effects of participatory workplace improvement activities for better working life and promoting safety and health in workplace in SMEs. The action tools which we developed promote this simple procedure.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の学術的意義や社会的意義は、人的、物的資源に一定の制約がある中小規模事業場において、実効的な参加型職場環境改善プログラムに関するトレーニングツールを開発し、科学的根拠を検証した点である。また、これらのプログラムを中小規模事業場で効果的に展開する人的資源としてのファシリテータ育成プログラムを開発した点である。これらの成果は安全で健康的な職場づくりの実現に資すると考える。

Report

(5 results)
  • 2018 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2017 Research-status Report
  • 2016 Research-status Report
  • 2015 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (22 results)

All 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

All Journal Article (10 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 3 results,  Open Access: 4 results,  Acknowledgement Compliant: 2 results) Presentation (11 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 4 results,  Invited: 1 results) Book (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Education systems for occupational health nursing in the basic education course for public health nurses in Japan2019

    • Author(s)
      吉川 悦子, 澤井 美奈子, 掛本 知里
    • Journal Title

      SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI

      Volume: 61 Issue: 1 Pages: 16-23

    • DOI

      10.1539/sangyoeisei.2018-020-E

    • NAID

      130007556872

    • ISSN
      1341-0725, 1349-533X
    • Year and Date
      2019-01-20
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Outcomes for Facilitators of Workplace Environment Improvement Applying a Participatory Approach2019

    • Author(s)
      Yoshikawa E, Kogi K
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Occupational Health

      Volume: 印刷中

    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Development process of Evidence-based "Return-to-work Guidance in Occupational Health 2017"2018

    • Author(s)
      小島原 典子, 福本 正勝, 吉川 悦子, 品田 佳世子, 對木 博一
    • Journal Title

      SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI

      Volume: 60 Issue: 5 Pages: 103-111

    • DOI

      10.1539/sangyoeisei.2017-030-B

    • NAID

      130007495141

    • ISSN
      1341-0725, 1349-533X
    • Year and Date
      2018-09-20
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 医療機関のストレスチェック―制度を現場で生かすために ストレスチェック制度を現場で生かすために 看護師が安全で生き生きと働き続けられる職場環境づくりへの応用2017

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子, 吉川徹
    • Journal Title

      看護

      Volume: 69(7)

    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Journal Article] A8(S)-2 Development of practical tools for promoting participatory workplace environmental improvement in health care work2017

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子
    • Journal Title

      The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics

      Volume: 53 Issue: Supplement1 Pages: S112-S113

    • DOI

      10.5100/jje.53.S112

    • NAID

      130006068759

    • ISSN
      0549-4974, 1884-2844
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Journal Article] Group analysis and workplace environment improvements in the Stress Check Program2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川 悦子, 吉川 徹
    • Journal Title

      Stress Science Research

      Volume: 31 Issue: 0 Pages: 16-22

    • DOI

      10.5058/stresskagakukenkyu.2016009

    • NAID

      130006898777

    • ISSN
      1341-9986, 1884-5525
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] 事業場のメンタルヘルス対策を促進させるリスクアセスメント手法の開発 小規模事業場での適応を視野に入れた職業性ストレス新改善ツールの開発2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子,吉川徹
    • Journal Title

      産業精神保健

      Volume: 24(3) Pages: 204-210

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
    • Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] これでできる「職場ドック」―広がる実践と活動のポイント 医療・介護職場における人間工学改善アクションチェックリスト2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子
    • Journal Title

      労働の科学

      Volume: 71(7) Pages: 400-404

    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
    • Acknowledgement Compliant
  • [Journal Article] Low-Cost Improvements for Reducing Multifaceted Work-Related Risks and Preventing Stress at Work2016

    • Author(s)
      Kazutaka Kogi, Toru Yoshikawa, Tsuyoshi Kawakami, Myung Sook Lee and Etsuko Yoshikawa
    • Journal Title

      J Ergonomics

      Volume: 6:147 Issue: 01 Pages: 1-7

    • DOI

      10.4172/2165-7556.1000147

    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] 参加型職場環境改善が職場・労働者にもたらしたもの~いきいき職場づくりのための実践的なヒント~2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子、吉川徹、仲尾豊樹、毛利一平
    • Journal Title

      産業精神保健

      Volume: 2(1) Pages: 25-30

    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Outcomes for facilitators through workplace environmental improvement2018

    • Author(s)
      Yoshikawa E, Yoshikawa T, Kogi K
    • Organizer
      The 32nd International Congress on Occupational Health
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Evaluation of facilitators training in improving the workplace environment  using a participatory approach for primary prevention in mental health2018

    • Author(s)
      E. Yoshikawa, T. Yoshikawa, Y. Takeuchi, Y. Sano, A. Yuasa, K. Kogi
    • Organizer
      The 32nd International Congress on Occupational Health
    • Related Report
      2018 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] メンタルヘルス一次予防のための参加型職場環境改善ファシリテータ研修の効果と課題2017

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子, 吉川徹, 竹内由利子, 佐野友美, 湯淺晶子
    • Organizer
      第90回日本産業衛生学会
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 参加型職場環境改善活動を効果的に継続するために必要な取り組み2017

    • Author(s)
      小木和孝, 吉川徹, 吉川悦子
    • Organizer
      第90回日本産業衛生学会
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 参加型職場環境改善の評価指標に関する文献検討2017

    • Author(s)
      湯淺晶子, 吉川悦子, 吉川徹, 竹内由利子, 佐野友美
    • Organizer
      第90回日本産業衛生学会
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Development of a Participatory Workplace Environment Improvement Program to promote primary prevention of work stress in small and medium-sized enterprises2017

    • Author(s)
      Etsuko Yoshikawa, Toru Yoshikawa, Kazutaka Kogi
    • Organizer
      XXI World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
    • Related Report
      2017 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 医療・介護職場における参加型職場環境改善を支援するツール2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子
    • Organizer
      日本人間工学会関東支部第46回大会
    • Place of Presentation
      高崎経済大学(群馬県)
    • Year and Date
      2016-12-03
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] 参加型アプローチを用いた職場環境改善が職場・労働者にもたらすアウトカムとその関連要因の検討2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子
    • Organizer
      第89回日本産業衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      福島文化センター(福島県)
    • Year and Date
      2016-05-24
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 参加型アプローチによる職務ストレス一次予防研修に有効な手順2016

    • Author(s)
      小木和孝,吉川徹,吉川悦子
    • Organizer
      第89回日本産業衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      福島文化センター(福島県)
    • Year and Date
      2016-05-24
    • Related Report
      2016 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Development of a Participatory Workplace Environment Improvement Program to promote primary prevention for work-related stress in Japan2015

    • Author(s)
      E Yoshikawa, T Yoshikawa, K Kogi
    • Organizer
      USE2015: Understanding Small Enterprises
    • Place of Presentation
      オランダ
    • Year and Date
      2015-10-23
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 中小規模事業場で活用可能なメンタルヘルス一次予防のための職場環境改善ツールの開発と適用課題2015

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子, 吉川徹, 小木和孝, 錦戸典子, 森口次郎, 川上憲人
    • Organizer
      第88回日本産業衛生学会
    • Place of Presentation
      大坂
    • Year and Date
      2015-05-13
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report
  • [Book] これでできる参加型職場環境改善2016

    • Author(s)
      吉川悦子、小木和孝、仲尾豊樹、辻裏佳子、吉川徹
    • Total Pages
      110
    • Publisher
      大原記念労働科学研究所出版部
    • Related Report
      2015 Research-status Report

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Published: 2015-04-16   Modified: 2020-03-30  

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