Personal Resources and Support When Regaining the Ability to Work: An Interview Study with Exhaustion Disorder Patients

Norlund, Sofia; Fjellman‐Wiklund, Anncristine; Stenlund, Thérese; Ahlgren, Christina

doi:10.1007/s10926-012-9396-7

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“…Haugli et al (2011) concluded that persons who had reentered work after occupational rehabilitation, emphasized the experience of increasedawareness of own identity, values, and resources as an important step toward successful RTW in spite of their health problems. Our findings are also in line with the findings of Norlund et al (2013), who stated that insights and adaptive coping skills were vital to regain work ability among persons with exhaustion disorder. Our findings related to selfunderstanding and coping strategies are in accordance with important processes of change in the readiness for RTW model, entailing how people change to progress through stages of readiness for RTW (Franche & Krause, 2002).…”

Section: Self-understanding and Coping Strategiessupporting

confidence: 92%

“…These findings suggest that it is essential to examine the importance of the elements in the person-environment interaction to fully grasp changes in work ability during and after rehabilitation. Other studies support these findings (Ilmarinen, 2009;Lederer et al, 2014;Loisel et al, 2005;Norlund et al, 2013). A person's work ability is multidimensional and dynamic, indicating that professionals working with occupational rehabilitation should address several influential factors simultaneously to assist the person to improve his or her work ability.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 73%

“…Only modifiable factors such as self-perceived work ability and work-related factors can provide a sound basis for interventions (Cornelius et al, 2011). At the individual level, increased self-understanding and adaptive coping skills have been identified as important factors for regaining work ability and RTW (Franche & Krause, 2002;Haugli, Maeland, & Magnussen, 2011;Norlund, Fjellman-Wiklund, Nordin, Stenlund, & Ahlgren, 2013). Haugli et al (2011) found that increased self-understanding implied increased awareness of own identity, values, and resources.…”

Section: Factors Influencing Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Work inclusion: self-perceived change in work ability among persons in occupational rehabilitation

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore self-perceived change in work ability among persons attending occupational rehabilitation programs. Method: We interviewed 17 persons 6 months after they had attended an inpatient occupational rehabilitation program in Norway. At the time of the interview, five participants worked full time, six worked reduced hours, and six were not working. Data were analyzed by use of the systematic text condensation method. Results: Self-perceived change in work ability during and after the rehabilitation program was influenced by the development of the participants' self-understanding and coping strategies, interaction with the workplace, support from actors outside the workplace, and social insurance regulations. The participants increased their self-understanding and coping strategies after being challenged on self-understanding and learning through counseling from rehabilitation professionals, through interaction with fellow participants, or through experiences from physical activities. After the program, the participants' interaction with their surroundings influenced their self-perceived work ability in different ways, depending on whether they were working or not. Those who were working experienced their interaction with the workplace, and support from other actors, as a positive contribution to their work ability. Those not working described problems in their interaction with the workplace, such as lack of workplace support or conflicts, and lack of support from actors outside the workplace, that had a negative influence on their work ability. Conclusions: Self-understanding and coping strategies, interaction with the workplace, support from actors outside the workplace, and social insurance regulations were intertwined categories,

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confidence: 99%

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“…Merely discussing their situation with MI caseworkers may also result in increased awareness of the sick-listed worker's own capacity, which, arguably, is a component of selfefficacy [44]. Norlund et al [45] state that self-efficacy, the belief in ones' ability to achieve a given goal or task, affects thought patterns that could be barriers to returning to work. Furthermore, receiving positive feedback from others may also increase the individual's selfefficacy [45].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Norlund et al [45] state that self-efficacy, the belief in ones' ability to achieve a given goal or task, affects thought patterns that could be barriers to returning to work. Furthermore, receiving positive feedback from others may also increase the individual's selfefficacy [45]. In the current study, when the MI caseworker established a supportive relationship with the sick-listed worker and gave feedback to their thoughts and insights on their RTW plan, this may have strengthened the sick-listed workers self-efficacy, which is known to increase the likelihood of RTW [11,12].…”

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Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study

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Background: When returning to work after being on long-term sick leave, individuals may experience varying levels of motivation and self-efficacy. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling style that aims to increase motivation towards change, and it may be useful in the return to work (RTW) process. The aim of this study was to explore sick-listed workers' experiences with MI in the RTW process. Methods: This qualitative study was part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of MI on the RTW process, and it was administered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration. Sixteen sicklisted individuals, aged 33-60, participated in semi-structured interviews. All had a sick leave status of 50-100% for at least 8 weeks when interviewed and all had completed 2 MI sessions. The data was analyzed with systematic text condensation. Results: Participants' experiences of the MI sessions were categorized into three themes: (1) relationship with the MI caseworker, (2) normalizing sick leave, and (3) adjusting RTW strategies. The MI sessions were experienced as a positive encounter due to the supportive relationship that was built between the MI caseworker and the sick-listed worker. Being sick listed led to feelings of guilt and stigmatization, but acceptance and support from the MI caseworkers helped normalize the situation for the sick-listed workers. Furthermore, MI sessions allowed for personalized feedback and discussions on adjustments to their RTW strategies. Conclusion: Sick-listed workers experienced MI as positive due to the good relationship that developed with the MI caseworker, how this normalized sick leave, and the help they received with adjusting their RTW strategies. Professionals working with individuals attempting to RTW may benefit from using MI as a method for helping sick-listed workers to RTW. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03212118 (registered July 11, 2017).

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Work Participation Among Employees with Common Mental Disorders: A Meta-synthesis

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Purpose The aim was to aggregate knowledge about the opportunities, challenges and need for support employees with common mental disorders experience in relation to work participation in order to develop recommendations for practice. Methods A meta-synthesis was conducted using a meta-aggregative approach to accurately and reliably present findings that could be used to meet our aim. Qualitative inductive content analysis was used to analyze and synthesize the findings. Results In all, 252 findings were extracted from 16 papers, and six categories were generated and aggregated into two synthesized findings. One synthesized finding indicates that a strong work identity and negative perceptions regarding mental disorders can impede work participation, creating an essential need for a supportive work environment. The other reveals that the diffuse nature of the symptoms of mental disorders causes instability in life and loss of control, but through the use of internal motivation and external support, employees may be able to regain control of their lives. However, external support is hampered by insufficient cooperation and coordination between vocational stakeholders. Conclusions Based on the synthesized findings, we recommended that the employer is involved in the rehabilitation process, and that rehabilitation professionals seek to strengthen the employee's ability to manage work-related stress. In addition, rehabilitation professionals should provide individualized and active support and ensure meaningful cooperation across the multidisciplinary disciplines involved in the rehabilitation process.

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Personal Resources and Support When Regaining the Ability to Work: An Interview Study with Exhaustion Disorder Patients

Cited by 20 publications

References 30 publications

Work inclusion: self-perceived change in work ability among persons in occupational rehabilitation

Work inclusion: self-perceived change in work ability among persons in occupational rehabilitation

Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study

Work Participation Among Employees with Common Mental Disorders: A Meta-synthesis

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