Referring psychiatric patients to occupational health services for earlier return to work - a qualitative implementation study of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders are a major public health challenge, and their prevalence is globally increasing. They substantially affect work ability, quality of life, and the number of years of disability. A new model for referring psychiatric patients to occupational health services (OHS) aims to improve the continuity of care and to promote the early return to work (RTW) of workers with diagnosed mental health conditions. The purpose of this qualitative implementation study was to identify the facilitators of and barriers to implementing the new model.

Methods

We used the Quality Implementation Framework and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) as theoretical frameworks. We interviewed the developers of the model and the psychiatrists and occupatio

SUBMITTER: Henriksson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature