Working conditions of commercial drivers: a scoping review of psychosocial work factors, health outcomes, and interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial work factors significantly influence both organisational and worker health. Poor management of these factors can create precarious working conditions, risking drivers' health. This review maps evidence on the health impact of these factors and health interventions targeting the working conditions and unhealthy habits of commercial drivers.

Method

The search was conducted in four main databases (PubMed, Central, JSTOR and Dimensions Ai) and other sources like Google Scholar. In All, 28,039 articles were retrieved and through a rigorous screening process, 68 records were included in this scoping review.

Results

This review found that drivers work in precarious conditions like long driving hours, low job resources and social support, low job contr

SUBMITTER: Amoadu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515491 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature