@article{LindenMuschallaHansmeieretal.2014,
  author    = {Linden, Michael and Muschalla, Beate and Hansmeier, Thomas and Sandner, Gabriele},
  title     = {Reduction of sickness absence by an occupational health care management program focusing on self-efficacy and self-management},
  series = {Work : a journal of prevention, assessment \& rehabilitation},
  volume    = {47},
  journal   = {Work : a journal of prevention, assessment \& rehabilitation},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {IOS Press},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1051-9815},
  doi       = {10.3233/WOR-131616},
  pages     = {485 -- 489},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {BACKGROUND: The aim of occupational health care management programs (OHMP) is to improve the health status of employees, increase work ability and reduce absence time. This includes better coping abilities, work-related self-efficacy and self-management which are important abilities that should be trained within OHMPs. OBJECTIVES: To study the effectiveness of an OHMP including special interventions to enhance self-efficacy and self-management. PARTICIPANTS: Employees from the German Federal Pension Agency. METHODS: Effects of an OHMP on sickness absence was studied by comparing an intervention group (N = 159) and two control groups (N = 450). A core feature of the OHMP were group sessions with all members of working teams, focussing on self-efficacy and self management of the individual participant as well as the team as a group (focus groups). Participants in the OHMP were asked for their subjective evaluation of the focus groups. Rates of sickness absence were taken from the routine data of the employer. RESULTS: Participants of the OHMP indicated that they had learned better ways of coping and communication and that they had generated intentions to make changes in their working situation. The rate of sickness absence in the intervention group decreased from 9.26\% in the year before the OHMP to 7.93\% in the year after the program, while there was in the same time an increase of 7.9\% and 10.7\% in the two control groups. CONCLUSIONS: The data suggest that OHMP with focus on self-efficacy and self management of individuals and teams are helpful in reducing work absenteeism.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BondueScheithauer2014,
  author    = {Bond{\"u}, Rebecca and Scheithauer, Herbert},
  title     = {Leaking and death-threats by students: A study in German schools},
  series = {School psychology international},
  volume    = {35},
  journal   = {School psychology international},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Sage Publ.},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0143-0343},
  doi       = {10.1177/0143034314552346},
  pages     = {592 -- 608},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Leaking comprises observable behavior or statements that signal intentions of committing a violent offense and is considered an important warning sign for school shootings. School staff who are confronted with leaking have to assess its seriousness and react appropriately - a difficult task, because knowledge about leaking is sparse. The present study, therefore, examined how frequently leaking occurs in schools and how teachers identify leaking and respond to it. To achieve this aim, we informed teachers from eight schools in Germany about the definition of leaking and other warning signs and risk factors for school shootings in a one-hour information session. Teachers were then asked to report cases of leaking over a six- to nine-month period and to answer a questionnaire on leaking and its treatment after the information session and six to nine months later. Our results suggest that leaking is a relevant problem in German schools. Teachers mostly rated the information session positively and benefited in several aspects (e.g. reported more perceived courses of action or improved knowledge about leaking), but also expressed a constant need for support. Our findings highlight teachers' needs for further support and training and may be used in the planning of prevention measures for school shootings.},
  language  = {en}
}