Sick-listed workers' experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When returning to work after being on long-term sick leave, individuals may experience varying levels of motivation and self-efficacy. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling style that aims to increase motivation towards change, and it may be useful in the return to work (RTW) process. The aim of this study was to explore sick-listed workers' experiences with MI in the RTW process.

Methods

This qualitative study was part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of MI on the RTW process, and it was administered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration. Sixteen sick-listed individuals, aged 33-60, participated in semi-structured interviews. All had a sick leave status of 50-100% for at least 8 weeks when interviewed and

SUBMITTER: Foldal VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7048031 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature