Patients' Needs Regarding Work-Focused Healthcare: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative research evidence exploring patients' needs regarding work-focused healthcare.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement guidelines to identify studies reporting patients' needs regarding work-focused healthcare. Four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo and Web of Science) were systematically searched from January 2000 until May 2023 and screened in duplicate by pairs of two reviewers. Inclusion criteria were qualitative data collection method, and patients' perspectives regarding healthcare focusing on work when experiencing work-related problems due to chronic medical conditions. Data extraction and synthesis was executed by means of an inductive thematic analysis approach.

SUBMITTER: Hagendijk ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361345 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature