Sustainable Return to Work for Workers with Mental Health and Musculoskeletal Conditions.

ABSTRACT: Common mental health and musculoskeletal disorders (CMDs and MSDs) are two of the most significant causes of non-participation in employment amongst working age adults.

Background

This case study fills an important gap in the scientific literature on reintegration back to work after sickness absence due to CMDs and MSDs. It particularly examines the return to work (RTW) experiences of sick-listed employees to understand the facilitators and barriers of sustainable RTW.

Methods

Using a realist evaluation approach within a qualitative inquiry, perceptions of employees were explored to provide in-depth understanding of what, how and under what circumstances sustainable RTW can be enabled for employees absent on a short- or long-term basis. Repeat face-to-face semi-structured int

SUBMITTER: Etuknwa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9859362 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature