Samenvatting
BACKGROUND:
During the 1990s, voluntary teleworking became more grounded, because of expected advantages as increased productivity and comfort. However, COVID-19 obliged employees to work from home (WFH), even in unsuitable houses, which might have reduced their mental health. A holistic overview of methods and measures of the physical home-workspace characteristics and mental health is currently lacking. Insights in the potential influence of the physical home-workspace on mental health are also not yet holistically examined.
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study is to provide insights in previously studied relationships between the physical home-workspace and mental health and to identify measures for both using a systematic scoping review.
METHODS:
This study used the PRISMA method to systematically review existing literature.
RESULTS:
Most studies focussed on noise, acoustics, and privacy, in relation to productivity, concentration, and sleep quality. Only a few studies used objective measures for physical home-workspace characteristics.
CONCLUSION:
The list of relevant measures can be used by academics to examine relationships between the home-workspace and mental health further. Workplace managers can use it to help employees in optimizing their home-workspace.
During the 1990s, voluntary teleworking became more grounded, because of expected advantages as increased productivity and comfort. However, COVID-19 obliged employees to work from home (WFH), even in unsuitable houses, which might have reduced their mental health. A holistic overview of methods and measures of the physical home-workspace characteristics and mental health is currently lacking. Insights in the potential influence of the physical home-workspace on mental health are also not yet holistically examined.
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study is to provide insights in previously studied relationships between the physical home-workspace and mental health and to identify measures for both using a systematic scoping review.
METHODS:
This study used the PRISMA method to systematically review existing literature.
RESULTS:
Most studies focussed on noise, acoustics, and privacy, in relation to productivity, concentration, and sleep quality. Only a few studies used objective measures for physical home-workspace characteristics.
CONCLUSION:
The list of relevant measures can be used by academics to examine relationships between the home-workspace and mental health further. Workplace managers can use it to help employees in optimizing their home-workspace.
| Originele taal-2 | Engels |
|---|---|
| Pagina's (van-tot) | 489-506 |
| Aantal pagina's | 18 |
| Tijdschrift | Work |
| Volume | 76 |
| Nummer van het tijdschrift | 2 |
| Vroegere onlinedatum | 10 apr. 2023 |
| DOI's | |
| Status | Gepubliceerd - okt. 2023 |
Financiering
The study was supported by AMred, ABB, Ahrend, Arcadis, ASML, ASR, Cushman & Wakefield, Draaijer+Partners, EDGE Technologies, Leesman, Mansveld, PWC, Royal HaskoningDHV, Rijkswaterstaat, and SoftdB Expert.
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