Citation
(2008), "International Journal of Workplace Health Management", Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 22 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom.2008.02522eaa.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
International Journal of Workplace Health Management
Article Type: Call for papers From: Journal of Health Organization and Management, Volume 22, Issue 5
International Journal of Workplace Health Management
EditorDr Lydia Makrides, Director, Creative Wellness Solutions, Nova Scotia, Canada
The International Journal of Workplace Health Management publishes current research and debate on all aspects of health in the workplace, from both the wider public health perspective and the perspective of the individual organization. As the first scholarly journal in this evolving field, it is a unique resource which aims to disseminate high quality research with real relevance to practice.
The Editor now invites contributions for potential publication in the first volume of the journal.
Editorial criteria
The International Journal of Workplace Health Management publishes:
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Peer-reviewed research articles on all aspects of workplace health, enabling the reader to identify risks and challenges and learn from best practice
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Practical advice via in-depth case studies, presenting simple practical solutions to workplace problems
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Real-life implications for the individual, the employer, and public health systems in general.
Coverage
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Best practice examples of successful workplace health solutions
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Promoting compliance with workplace health legislation
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Primary care and primary prevention
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Promoting health in the workplace
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The business case for workplace health promotion
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Workplace health issues and concerns, such as mental health, disability management, violence and the workplace, stress, workplace hazards, risk factor modification and work-life balance
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Workplace culture
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Workplace policies supporting a healthy workplace
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Inducing organizational change
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Occupational health and safety issues
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Educating the employer and employee
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Promoting health outside the workplace.
Preference will be given to articles with strong relevance to practical application. Contributors are encouraged to report on current research, clarifying the practical implications of their work in order to broaden understanding and provide a platform for further research and development.
Please send submissions to:
Dr Lydia Makrides, Creative Wellness SolutionsHalifax Professional Centre5991 Spring Garden Rd Suite 850, HalifaxNova Scotia, Canada B3H 1Y6E-mail: l.makrides@wellnesssolutions.ca
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