Experiences managing pregnant hospital staff members using an active management policy-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

During pregnancy, absence from work increases significantly. Job adjustments have been shown to decrease absences; however, studies show only half of pregnant women who need job adjustments receive them. Little is known about the viewpoints of managers and possible challenges in the management of pregnant employees. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences and considerations of managers in relation to managing pregnant hospital staff members and to describe the experiences of an active management policy for pregnant individuals.

Methods

A qualitative study based on five focus group interviews was conducted at five public hospitals in Zealand, Denmark with participation of 19 hospital managers, from 17 different wards, representing six

SUBMITTER: Backhausen MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7909656 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature