[Assessment of job stress after implementation of prevention measures in a pension fund]. / Evaluation du stress au travail après mesures de prévention dans une caisse de retraite.

AIM: Work stress and its impact on health have been widely studied. However, very few studies have examined the effect of implementing measures designed to reduce work stress, a risk factor for psychological health problems. The purpose of this study was to fill this gap. METHODS: Two surveys were conducted in October 2009 and October 2011. 150 employees participated in the first trial, while 108 took part in the second trial. Among them, 74 employees participated in both surveys and were matched. Participation in the two surveys was anonymous and the participants were asked to complete three questionnaires. RESULTS: The intervention was not effective in reducing perceived poor health, accidents, hospitalizations, sick leaves, medication use, musculoskeletal disorders, psychosocial distress and job stress. However, there wasa significant decrease in iso-strain and an increase in social support. Iso-strain decreased, especially among women (p < 0.002) and employees (p < 0.001). The increased support provided by supervisors and colleagues benefited women and employees, while improved emotional support from supervisors and colleagues mainly benefited employees. These trends were associated with psychological and musculoskeletal disorders. CONCLUSIONS: The significant decrease of iso-strain through improved social support suggests that efforts to prevent work-related stress need to be pursued.

Os conflitos de interesses / Conflicts of interest / Los conflictos de intereses

El artículo revisa el concepto de conflicto de intereses con la industria y el modo como este conflicto afecta el trabajo de los profesionales de la salud. Se examinan los conflictos de intereses de carácter colectivo, los conflictos en la investigación, en las publicaciones, en la redacción de guías de buenas prácticas médicas y, de modo cada vez más evidente, en las relaciones de las asociaciones de pacientes con la industria...

This article reviews the concept of conflicts of interest with industry and the way these conflicts affect health care professionals work. Conflicts of interest of collective type in research, publications, writing good medical practice guidelines and with an increasing evidence, the relations of patients associations with industry are examined...

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