AOHC Encore 2022-227: Adapting to the Future: Framework Analysis

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The video was a presentation on adapting to the future in the field of occupational medicine. The presenters introduced a framework analysis for analyzing external factors that may impact the field. They discussed the changing nature of work and workplaces, highlighting the need for occupational medicine to continually adapt. The presenters emphasized the importance of understanding the external influences such as political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors, using the PESTLE framework analysis. They provided examples and encouraged attendees to apply the framework to their own area of practice to determine key drivers and develop plans for adaptation. The presenters also shared results from a survey and focus groups on the future of occupational medicine, identifying key challenges and opportunities. They concluded by inviting attendees to consider the framework as a tool for strategic planning and continued discussions within their respective areas of occupational medicine.

Keywords

adaptation

occupational medicine

future

framework analysis

external factors

changing nature of work

workplaces

political factors

economic factors

social factors