July 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
All times are Eastern Time
2:00pm – 4:00pm Concurrent Workshops
Workshop 1. NIOSH WellBQ | Chia-Chia Chang (NIOSH)
Description: NIOSH worked with the RAND Corporation to develop the worker well-being framework and the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ). This workshop will provide an introduction to the Total Worker Health® concept and how the worker well-being framework and questionnaire can be used by researchers and put into practice in the workplace.
Workshop 2. Navigating the electronic, multicomponent application process | CAPT Steve Dearwent (NIOSH)
Description: During the past two years, NIOSH has successfully implemented the use of eRA’s multicomponent application process. We have experienced hiccups along the way while also learning some lessons through the school of hard knocks. If you are a future applicant, whether working towards a renewal of an existing center or recompeting specific components within a funded center, this presentation will help you have a better understanding of the process, pitfalls, and benefits.
Workshop 3. Implementation (Translation) Research at NIOSH | Rebecca Guerin (NIOSH) and Borsika Rabin (UC San Diego)
Description: This workshop will provide an overview of key concepts in implementation science research (at NIOSH, formerly translation research) and will use a real-world case example of a NIOSH-led implementation research project to demonstrate how these concepts can be applied in the context of occupational safety and health (OSH). Topics that will be covered include: 1) the importance and potential of implementation science; 2) how implementation research fits in with the NIOSH priority research areas; 3) how to identify and define solutions for implementation problems; 4) introduction to implementation science theories, models, and frameworks; 5) the need to consider meaningful partner engagement and health equity; and 6) how to measure success (positive impact) in implementation science projects. This hands-on, introductory workshop is intended to provide a high-level overview of key topics in the implementation science field and discuss opportunities for OSH researchers.
Workshop 4. Economic Research at NIOSH | Rene Pana-Cryan (NIOSH)
Description: This workshop will provide information on NIOSH-supported research on the value of prevention and the economic determinants of worker injury, illness, and well-being. We will present illustrative examples on specific areas of focus such as nonstandard work arrangements, work precariousness, work flexibility, opioids, future of work, and methods, including burden measurement. We also aim to identify opportunities for collaboration on ongoing and new areas of common interest with workshop and meeting attendees.
Workshop 5. Opportunities in Robotics Research | Dawn Castillo (NIOSH) and Jacob Carr (NIOSH)
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to share information about occupational robotics research conducted by NIOSH and NIOSH-supported Centers, and to explore ways to encourage collaborative and complementary work.