Tori is a voice specialist speech and language therapist who has extensive experience working with singers and performing artists who are experiencing voice difficulties. She continues to work as the Clinical Lead for voice services at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals but also offers a private practice through Tori Burnay Associates. Her approach to working...
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Jo Vallom Smith
Jo’s enthusiasm for occupational therapy is infectious. She is a proud advocate for her profession. She is often found explaining occupational therapy concepts to anyone who shows an interest. She is passionate about vocation as this is the foundation of her profession. She has worked with a wide range of large and small OH providers...
Marisa Rodriguez-Carmona
Dr Marisa Rodriguez-Carmona studied Physics at Imperial College London before earning her PhD on Variability in Chromatic Sensitivity at the Centre for Applied Vision Research, City, University of London. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in Optics and Visual Science at City, St. George’s, University of London where she leads the Physics and Optics modules....
Ali Hashtroudi
Dr Ali Hashtroudi is the Senior Medical Director for the NHS / Healthcare and Higher Education at Optima Health and previous Clinical Director of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust in London. He is a fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s...
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O8 THE SURGICAL OCCUPATION: LEARNING FROM THE PERFORMING ARTISTS Trouli, N. Reissis, University College London, UK Background: There are professional similarities and differences between surgeons and performing artists. Surgery is a live performance with consequences for the recipient/patient and the clinician/performer. The performing stage, such as the operating theatres, can be high-stress or high-risk environments....
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O5 EFFICACY OF INTERVENTIONS TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF BURNOUT AMONGST HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF 84 RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS Collett1, J. Gupta2, A. Eltayeb1, A. Korszun3, L. Sharples4, K. Rice5, A. Gupta1 1William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK 2South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS...
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O6 THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER: THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF DOCTORS WORKING IN PRIVATE PRACTICE Yarker1, G. Kinman2 1Affinity Health at Work, UK 2Birkbeck, University of London, UK Background Doctors in private practice are at high risk of work-related stress, burnout, and mental health issues. Their wellbeing and the quality of patient care...
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O7 RESUME (RESEARCH INTO SCOTTISH NURSING SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCES) – FIRST STEPS TO TAILORED PREVENTIVE INTERVENTIONS H. Walker, University of Glasgow, UK Background: The mental health challenges and elevated suicide risks faced by Scottish nurses have been partially documented over decades but need more consideration in order to develop effective prevention protocols. Currently...
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O4 USING A HEALTH SURVEILLANCE MODEL TO PREVENT AND MANAGE OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT A.Dovey1, M. Swift2 1Working Minds UK and University of Liverpool School of Health Science and Well-Being, Birmingham, UK 2Working Minds UK, Birmingham, UK Background Occupational burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment (Maslach et al., 1996). It is distinct...
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O1 AI IN OH: HYPE, HOPE, OR HERE TO STAY? NAVIGATING THE ETHICAL AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES OF AI INTEGRATION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Black1, M. W. Johnson2, J. O’Neill3, M. Healey4 1Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK 2University of Manchester, UK 3Deputy Head of National School of Occupational Health NHSE WT&E, UK 4GSK, London, UK Background Artificial...