A preliminary evaluation of SOLVE: addressing psychosocial problems at work.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has developed a workplace intervention known as SOLVE, aimed at reducing the incidence of psychosocial problems related to job stress, workplace violence, tobacco use, drug and alcohol abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Although this ILO intervention is widely implemented, this article reports the first attempt to empirically assess its effectiveness. Using pre- and posttests of knowledge related to the course content gathered from 268 individuals in 7 countries who attended 1 of 15 SOLVE courses, analyses show that participant learning significantly improved as a function of attending the training. Knowledge gains were consistent regardless of course attended, language used to deliver the training program, and country in which the training took place. Implications of the SOLVE program are discussed, and future steps for further intervention development and assessment are recommended.
Probst
Tahira M
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Department of Psychology, Washington State University Vancouver, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA. probst@vancouver.wsu.edu
Gold
David
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Caborn
Joannah
J
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D011584:Psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires