Value of work for employees with a chronic disease

Vooijs, Marloes; Leensen, M. C. J.; Hoving, Jan L.; Wind, Haije; Frings‐Dresen, Monique H. W.

doi:10.1093/occmed/kqx178

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“…Previous studies have shown that the formal support of companies and tacit support of the family affect employees' health and health (Allen, 2001). Family and community relationships have also influenced jobs where this social support helps motivate employees to adapt to a change in chronic diseases (Vooijs, Leensen, Hoving, Wind & Frings-Dresen, 2017;Kaşikçi, June & Alberto, 2007). Furthermore, the social support of co-workers and occupational managers contributes to enhancing employee motivation and health by reducing pain stress and job failure (Nilsson, Fitinghoff & Lilja, 2007;Lacaille, Green, Backman & Gignac, 2007;Banks &Lawrence,2006;Lacaille, Sheps, Spinelli, Chaltmers & Esdaile, 2004;Detaille, Haafkens & Van Dijk, 2003).…”

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A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors towards Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of Low-Income Workers

Bakar¹,

Rahman²,

Shahar³

et al. 2020

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This article proposes a conceptual framework of factors influencing prevention-related practice behaviors towards non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of low-income workers. The author adopted the Social-Ecological Model as a potential predictor of practice behaviors of employees related to the prevention of NCD. This article found five factors which are intrapersonal factor, interpersonal factor, organizational factor, community factor and societal factor and attitude as a mediating variables. This article suggests that these factors to be considered in future theoretical framework development on preventive practices towards NCD among low-income workers.

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A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors towards Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of Low-Income Workers

Bakar¹,

Rahman²,

Shahar³

et al. 2020

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“…People with a work disability face unemployment twice as much as people without a disability [ 4 , 5 ]. Unemployment leads to a decrease in health for these individuals, since work provides structure, social contacts, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of society [ 6 – 8 ]. In addition, unemployment greatly reduces the labour supply, which limits economic growth for society as a whole [ 9 ].…”

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Shared decision making from reintegration professionals’ perspectives to support return to work: a qualitative study

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Background Work participation is an important determinant of public health; being unemployed leads to a decrease in an individual’s health. In the Netherlands, people with a work disability can apply for disability benefits, in which people also receive support to return to work (RTW). A method, currently used in the medical sector, that can include both the perspective of the reintegration professional and of the individual in the process of RTW, is shared decision making (SDM). In this article we explore to what extent reintegration professionals currently use SDM, and to what extent they prefer to use SDM in their ideal interaction with clients. Methods We performed semi-structured interviews with fourteen reintegration professionals from four different municipalities. The transcripts were coded according to content analysis, applying open and axial coding. Results Reintegration professionals emphasised the importance of having a good relationship with clients, of building trust and collaborating as a team. They did not inform their clients that they could be part of the decision-making process, or discussed a shared goal. Although professionals did emphasise the importance of aligning their approach with the preferences of the client and though they tried to offer some choice options, they did not mention available options, discussed the pros and cons of these options or evaluated decisions with their clients. Furthermore, they did not mention any of these aspects in their ideal interaction with clients. Conclusions SDM has a potential value, because all professionals underline the importance of having an alliance with clients, collaborating as a team, and striving to align their approach with the preferences of the client. However, professionals currently perform a limited set of SDM steps. Additional knowledge and skills are needed for both reintegration professionals and municipalities so that professionals can consider and reflect on the value of using SDM, or SDM steps, in supporting RTW. Providing clients with knowledge and skills seems necessary to facilitate both self-management and SDM.

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“…Worldwide, many people are faced with a work disability [1-3], which has a negative impact on an individual's work participation and could lead to unemployment [4][5]. Perceived barriers in work, not being able to work to the desired extent, and/or unemployment negatively impacts an individual's health and as a result public health as well, because work offers structure, social contacts, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of society, which highly contributes to an individual's health [6][7][8].…”

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“…Reintegration professionals working in the work and income domain must rst check and approve the issuance of this disability bene t ('legal aspect'). But since work is of value [6] and highly contributes to an individual's health [7][8][9], focus also lies on supporting these individuals in a return to work (RTW) according to their abilities. This support in a RTW is referred to as 'goal-oriented' and is also given by professionals working in municipalities [10,11].…”

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“After all, I have to think for myself”: A qualitative study into the perspectives of clients on shared decision-making as a method to support return to work.

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Background: Work participation is an important determinant of public health; being unemployed leads to a decline in an individual’s health. In the Netherlands, unemployed people can apply for a disability benefit and receive support from reintegration professionals to return to work (RTW). Since RTW has a significant impact on a client’s life, clients should be involved in the decision-making process of RTW. A method to include the perspectives of both the clients and the professionals in the decision-making process, is shared decision-making (SDM). We explore how clients experience the SDM steps and to what extent they prefer it in their current and in their ideal interaction with professionals. Methods: We performed semi-structured interviews with fourteen clients receiving support in their RTW process from four different municipalities. Results: Clients emphasised the importance of being treated well, meaning: to be treated with respect, to be treated as equals, that professionals take a committed and personal approach, and trust their clients. None of the clients reported discussing a shared goal with a professional, or having been told that they could be part of the decision-making process. Most clients expressed that choice options have been presented either by professionals or by the clients themselves. When choice options were discussed, only the negative aspects of choice options were explained by the professional, such as legal restrictions or being told that the option was not suitable for the client according to the professional. A great number of clients experienced that shared decisions were made thanks to efforts made by both the client and the professional in equal measure. Other clients indicated that decisions were made for them. Conclusions: This study underlines the importance of how clients are treated and how this affects their RTW experience. Clients generally wish to cooperate and participate in the decision-making process, but their ability to do so is limited. Clients lack information, they do not know that they can participate in the decision-making process, and have different views on goals and choice options. This limits a client’s self-management in the RTW process.

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Value of work for employees with a chronic disease

Abstract: Employed people with a chronic disease generally value work, mainly because it makes them financially independent, provides social contact and enables them to contribute to society.

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References 19 publications

A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors towards Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of Low-Income Workers

A Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Prevention-Related Practice Behaviors towards Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of Low-Income Workers

Shared decision making from reintegration professionals’ perspectives to support return to work: a qualitative study

“After all, I have to think for myself”: A qualitative study into the perspectives of clients on shared decision-making as a method to support return to work.

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