title: Available instruments for measurement of psychosocial factors in the work environment.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide an overview of the spectrum of available for measurement and evaluation of work-related psychosocial factors.
  
  
  METHODS
  We systematically searched the literature/internet to identify and describe the main available questionnaires and observational instruments for assessment of work-related psychosocial factors (with/without other job stressors).
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 33 instruments were identified (26 questionnaires, 7 observational), many (11 questionnaires, 5 observational) linked to national institutions/intiatives. Accessibility of relevant information (on the internet or elsewhere) regarding the instruments varied widely.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This summary of the range of instruments currently available for evaluation of multiple work stressors at individual, group and/or organizational levels may provide a useful tool for operators and researchers.
authors.affiliation: Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Occupational Medicine Unit, S Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Carla
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Tabanelli
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Depolo
authors.forename: Robin M T
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sarchielli
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bonfiglioli
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mattioli
authors.forename: Francesco S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Violante
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D011581:Psychological Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace / Q000523:psychology*