Work after mental-health-related absence: a qualitative study of perceived change after a combination of metacognitive therapy and work-focused interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sick leave caused by common mental health disorders (CMD) is becoming more prevalent. For most people, work is essential for good mental and physical health. It is necessary to provide treatments that facilitate return to work (RTW) and a reduction of symptoms. A qualitative study can contribute to an understanding of what makes an intervention successful. The aim of this study was to investigate how individuals who are on sick leave because of CMD perceive and handle their symptoms and their work, after completing metacognitive therapy and work-focused interventions.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 participants after they had completed therapy. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.

Results

Through both therapy and the pr

SUBMITTER: Bjorndal MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9709362 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature