The Role of Workplace on Work Participation and Sick Leave after a Terrorist Attack: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Returning to work after large-scale traumatic events is desirable for employees, their organization, and society. The aim of the present study was to identify work-related factors that are perceived as important for work participation versus sick leave after a terrorist attack. We conducted in-depth interviews of 98 employees in the Norwegian governmental ministries that were the target of the 2011 Oslo bombing. Participants were randomly selected from 2519 employees who had responded to a web-based survey. We used a stratified sampling procedure to ensure inclusion of a wide range of experiences in terms of exposure and stress reactions. Participants were asked what, if any, factors contributed to work participation or sick leave, and which factors made a difference in how quickly people

SUBMITTER: Heir T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7921948 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature