Influence of significant others on work participation of individuals with chronic diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

It is widely recognised that significant others (SOs), such as a partner, family member or friend, can influence health outcomes of individuals with a chronic disease. However, not much is known about which specific cognitions (ie, illness perceptions and expectation of work ability) and behaviours (eg, emotional and practical support) of SOs influence work participation. Therefore, we aimed to identify cognitions and behaviours of SOs that are related to work participation of individuals with a chronic disease.

Design

A systematic review and thematic synthesis.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, SocINDEX and Web of Science were searched until 28 March 2017.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

We included studies reporting on cognitions and

SUBMITTER: Snippen NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6347910 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature