The impact of telework on absenteeism, presenteeism, and return to work among workers with health conditions: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Telework has become increasingly prominent as a flexible work arrangement, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. For workers managing health conditions, it may support continued employment by influencing key work-related phenomena such as absenteeism, presenteeism and return to work (RTW) process. However, current evidence on the impact of telework on the work-related outcome to manage health condition in the workplace remains limited and fragmented.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on the impact of telework on absenteeism, presenteeism, and RTW outcomes among adult workers with health conditions.

Methods

Included studies were either qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, published in English or French, includin

SUBMITTER: Ducas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454396 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature