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"There is no clear correlation that knowing how to take care of oneself

and actually caring for oneself are related"

Jacobson (2006) J Workplace Behav Health

Define

Click on the blue chair for a definition of occupational therapists' workplace fatigue -  (adopted from the Canadian Nursing Association Position Statement on Workplace Fatigue 2012) 

 

Understand

Click on the red chair  for a series of 5 minute eduational YouTube clips explaining:

  • what workplace fatigue is,

  • risk factors for occupational therapists,

  • resources, and

  • fatigue management strategies.

Provide Evidence-base

Click on the green chair for links to key evidence-based publications outlining

the impact of healthcare workers' workplace fatigue.  When possible we have provided open-access links.  

 

Take Action

Click on the yellow chair for links to resources at the personal, organizational and governance levels.

Occupational therapists are very skilled at helping our clients achieve fulfilling, healthy lifestyles.  Unfortunately, like many other heathcare professionals, we often don't give ourselves the same help. But we are  fast learners and good problem solvers- so lets get started.

 

The links on this page will take you to a widely distributed, evidence-based definition of healthcare worker fatigue in the workplace  published by the Canadian Nursing Association Position Statement "Taking Action on Nurse Fatigue" (2012) .  This is a useful tool to share with co-workers and interdisciplinary teams who need to understand the scope and impact of workplace fatigue.

 

This page also has links to important resources:

  • to assess your level of workplace fatigue

  • outlining workplace fatigue legislation, regulations and guidelines 

  • to help you understand more about what factors contribute to workplace fatigue

  • to provide the evidence-based impact of workplace fatigue on you and your family, your clients, and your organization.

  • to help you raise awareness amongst your co-workers and management about the need for workplace fatigue risk reduction.  

 

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