Work and Health
Managing problems associated with work and health has developed into an independent, multidisciplinary field of expertise. Effective prevention of hazards in the field of work and health seems to be difficult to put into practice. The formulation of theories and (knowledge of) empirical research with respect to both the factors that promote or obstruct the health of workers as well as management and intervention, are essential if one is to achieve effective prevention. For this reason the specialisation Work and Health creates a link between a practical focus and academic, multidisciplinary, scientific orientation. Analysing the quality of work in a broader organizational and social context is the fundamental principle of this course. Students study the relationship between work, health, and sickness, with a special attention on employees at risk, older employees, and employees with a chronic disease or with functional impairments. Based on the ICF model, participation and rehabilitation are key issues in studying the relationship between the demands and requirements of the work and the possibilities of the employee. They foster programmes designed to prevent work-related absenteeism and promote (re)integration into the labour force. Students receive training in the implementation aspects of intervention programmes and their evaluation.
Programme coordinator: prof. dr. F. Nijhuis
Tel.: 043-3881704
Email:
f.nijhuis@beoz.unimaas.nl
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