Return to work among workers recovering from severe COVID-19 in Slovenia: a focus group study

Bratun, Urša; Švajger, Andreja; Domajnko, Barbara; Kavčič, Matic; Asaba, Eric

doi:10.1080/09638288.2022.2142680

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“…Moreover, the qualitative findings from this study raise some important topics for consideration. Experiences among participants in this project mirror much of what has been found elsewhere [34]. In this study, people who had returned to work after COVID-19 anticipated no problems, but later realized that they were unable to perform their work tasks as before or that they were overly exhausted from balancing work and private life.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 66%

Return to work after COVID-19: Experiences and expectations from the first wave of COVID-19 in Stockholm

Asaba

Farías²,

Åkesson³

2022

PLoS ONE

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Background In Stockholm (Sweden) a substantial number of persons who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 during spring 2020, and received intensive care followed by rehabilitation due to COVID-19, were of working age. For this group, return to work (RTW) is an important part of the rehabilitation, however this is an area that thus far has received little scholarly attention. The Aim of this study was two-fold. First, to descriptively look at self-reported work ability over time using the Work Abilty Index among working age adults who recovered from severe COVID-19, and secondly, to explore experiences and expectations concerning RTW among working age adults who recovered from severe COVID-19. Methods Focus group interviews and qualitative thematic analyses were utilized. In addition, the study populations’ self-reported work ability index was recorded over one year. Findings Qualitative analysis of data resulted in 5 themes: a) Initial experiences after discharge from in-patient rehabilitation, b) Disparate first contact with work, c) Uncertainties about own role in RTW process, d) Working situation for those who had started getting back to work, and e) A need to reprioritize expectations for work in the context of everyday life. There were no statistical differences in work ability index scores between 18 and 52 weeks after discharge from an in-patient rehabilitation unit. Conclusion RTW after COVID-19 can require systematic support for several months as well as be initiated earlier in the rehabilitation process. Further research in the area is needed.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 66%

Return to work after COVID-19: Experiences and expectations from the first wave of COVID-19 in Stockholm

Asaba

Farías²,

Åkesson³

2022

PLoS ONE

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“…Through this close communication, varying levels of health literacy among participants may have been acknowledged and addressed by the physician, facilitating successful strategies when returning to work. Furthermore, continuous support and rehabilitation for return to work, as well as patient involvement in the decision process, have previously been described as important for a well-functioning return-to-work process after severe COVID-19 ( 25 ).…”

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Figuring Out Life After Covid-19: a Qualitative Study From Sweden

Larsson,

Törnbom,

Sunnerhagen

et al. 2023

JRM

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Objective: To obtain a deeper understanding of the daily life experiences of working aged people during the year following hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), with a focus on functioning in daily life and return to work. Design: An explorative qualitative study using individual interviews. Subjects: A purposive sample was selected of persons who had received inpatient hospital care, had been discharged approximately 1 year previously and were of working age. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 participants (9 men, 2 women). The interviews were transcribed and analysed with inductive thematic analysis. Results: Four themes were identified. Navigating health, with or without support from healthcare, was described as challenging when managing consequences of COVID-19. Participants struggled with a lack of energy that interfered with daily life. It was a trial-and-error process trying to use familiar strategies in new ways to manage. The return to work process was facilitated by own strategies and support. Conclusion: This study contributes increased knowledge of everyday life experiences of people 1 year following hospitalization due to COVID-19. The lack of energy and a struggle to manage health while navigating the healthcare system emphasize the importance of strengthening personal and organizational health literacy to facilitate the recovery process after severe COVID-19.

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“…15,20 The findings were consistent with previous studies, which showed that smoking 15,16,21 and alcohol consumption 17,22 could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease and that limiting travel is an essential preventive measure during the pandemic. 3,[23][24][25][26] The study's results suggest that promoting healthy behaviors and limiting unnecessary travel could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain overall health.…”

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Occupational and Return-To-Work Characteristics of Covid-19 Patients After Treated in Udayana University Hospital

Karya,

Wirawan,

Purnamasidhi

et al. 2024

IJTID

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Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-COV-2). The COVID-19’s symptoms are fatigue, muscle pain, and psychological disorders. The purpose of this study was to describe the occupational characteristics and health conditions of COVID-19 patients who had recovered after being treated at Udayana University Hospital. This study is a descriptive study with a quantitative method and cross-sectional design. The research samples were 110 COVID-19 patients treated at Udayana University Hospital from June to August 2020 and taken using random sampling. The results showed that the highest proportion of respondents were aged between 24-44 years (44.5%), with almost equal proportions of women (50.1%) and men (49.09%). Most of them lived in Denpasar (46.36%). Most respondents work as private sector employees (24.55%), and 70% of them were using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. Most respondents needed less than seven days to return to work after being declared “in recovery state” (60%), with the remaining 55.5% having a decreased work duration to be less than 8 hours per day. The proportion of respondents with comorbidities was 30.91%. As many as 27.27% were experiencing previously similar symptoms (fever, fatigue, cough) 4 to 5 months after being declared “cured.” COVID-19 patients who have recovered should be monitored for a longer period of time to evaluate the symptom reoccurrence and its impact on their occupational and health conditions.

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Return to work among workers recovering from severe COVID-19 in Slovenia: a focus group study

Cited by 5 publications

References 37 publications

Return to work after COVID-19: Experiences and expectations from the first wave of COVID-19 in Stockholm

Return to work after COVID-19: Experiences and expectations from the first wave of COVID-19 in Stockholm

Figuring Out Life After Covid-19: a Qualitative Study From Sweden

Occupational and Return-To-Work Characteristics of Covid-19 Patients After Treated in Udayana University Hospital

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