Effectiveness of an integrated care intervention on supervisor support and work functioning of workers with rheumatoid arthritis

Perceived employer‐related barriers and facilitators for work participation of cancer survivors: A systematic review of employers' and survivors' perspectives

“…To adjust employer support to survivors' individual preferences and requirements, effective employer‐survivor communication seems to be a prerequisite. In a recent intervention study of workers with rheumatoid arthritis, a dialogue with the employer had a small but positive effect on employer support, as perceived by the workers . The purpose of this dialogue was to discuss obstacles at work and to achieve consensus about feasible solutions to address these obstacles .…”

“…In a recent intervention study of workers with rheumatoid arthritis, a dialogue with the employer had a small but positive effect on employer support, as perceived by the workers. 77 The purpose of this dialogue was to discuss obstacles at work and to achieve consensus about feasible solutions to address these obstacles. 77 Employer-cancer survivor communication concerning the latter's needs and expectations was also perceived as a facilitator for work participation in the current review.…”

“…77 The purpose of this dialogue was to discuss obstacles at work and to achieve consensus about feasible solutions to address these obstacles. 77 Employer-cancer survivor communication concerning the latter's needs and expectations was also perceived as a facilitator for work participation in the current review. In addition, 2 questionnaire studies of cancer survivors found a significant association between having a RTW meeting with the employer and a higher chance of being employed.…”

Efficacy of a Work Disability Prevention Program for People with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Single‐Blind Parallel‐Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

“…The WLQ was selected to ascertain work limitations based on previous studies , and the study was adequately powered to determine an effect. Another trial of an integrated care and coordinated workplace job accommodation program for people with rheumatic conditions also reported no effect of the intervention on WLQ scores . The WLQ may not be responsive to change for work limitation prevention.…”

“…Another trial of an integrated care and coordinated workplace job accommodation program for people with rheumatic conditions also reported no effect of the intervention on WLQ scores. (22, 23) The WLQ may not be responsive to change for work limitation prevention. In our study, the intervention could have increased and decreased scores on specific questions on the WLQ.…”