@article{ae86a396416d4630a86efd1d9d9d15b0,
title = "Computer-based training (CBT) intervention reduces workplace violence and harassment for homecare workers",
abstract = "Background: The study examines the effectiveness of a workplace violence and harassment prevention and response program with female homecare workers in a consumer driven model of care. Methods: Homecare workers were randomized to either; computer based training (CBT only) or computer-based training with homecare worker peer facilitation (CBT + peer). Participants completed measures on confidence, incidents of violence, and harassment, health and work outcomes at baseline, 3, 6 months post-baseline. Results: Homecare workers reported improved confidence to prevent and respond to workplace violence and harassment and a reduction in incidents of workplace violence and harassment in both groups at 6-month follow-up. A decrease in negative health and work outcomes associated with violence and harassment were not reported in the groups. Conclusion: CBT alone or with trained peer facilitation with homecare workers can increase confidence and reduce incidents of workplace violence and harassment in a consumer-driven model of care.",
keywords = "computer-based training, consumer-employers, homecare workers, sexual harassment, workplace violence",
author = "Nancy Glass and Hanson, {Ginger C.} and Anger, {W. Kent} and Naima Laharnar and Campbell, {Jacquelyn C.} and Marc Weinstein and Nancy Perrin",
note = "Funding Information: Grant sponsor: National Institute for Occupational Health Safety (NIOSH). Grant number: R01 0H009080. We would like to acknowledge our partners and colleagues at the Oregon Home Care Commission (OHCC) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 503. We would also like to thank the homecare workers who participated in the study for their expertise and time. Further, we acknowledge WomenStrength team who developed the computer-based training content that was based on curricula drawn from Billie Anger's self defense class at Portland State University and the City of Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength introductory class with colleagues Brooke Brown and Sara Johnson. Grant sponsor: National Institute for Occupational Health Safety (NIOSH). Grant number: R01 0H009080. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and the Oregon Health and Science University provided ethical review and approval for the study. All study participants provided written informed consent as required by the human subject's institutional review and approval from both Johns Hopkins Medical Institution and Oregon Health and Science University. Paul Landsbergis declares that he has no conflict of interest in the review and publication decision regarding this article. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.",
year = "2017",
month = jul,
doi = "10.1002/ajim.22728",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "60",
pages = "635--643",
journal = "American Journal of Industrial Medicine",
issn = "0271-3586",
publisher = "Wiley-Liss Inc.",
number = "7",
}