ArticleBMJ open2018
To work despite chronic health conditions: a qualitative study of workers at the Swedish Public Employment Service.
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- Effectiveness of maintenance interventions promoting physical activity following exercise therapy for chronic conditions: an umbrella review.British journal of sports medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Patients' Needs Regarding Work-Focused Healthcare: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
- Work Adjustments by Types of Occupations Amongst People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Survey Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Exploring the working conditions of disabled employees: a scoping review.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2024Article
- Selected Personality Traits and Employment as the Predictors of the Intensity of Psychosocial Problems Experienced by Chronically Ill Patients.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Personality as a Resource for Labor Market Participation among Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesAchieving a sustainable, healthy and long working life is key prerequisite for meeting the demographic challenge posed by an ageing population so that more people can work on into their later years. The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between work and chronic health conditions in a group of employees aged 50-64 years with a focus on factors that enable them to continue to work.
methodsTen white-collar workers with one or more chronic health conditions at the Swedish Public Employment Service participated in the study. A qualitative method with semistructured in-depth interviews was used to collect data. RESULTS AND
conclusionsThis study shows that factors enabling people with chronic health conditions to work include adaptation of the work situation by task-shifting as well as provision of physical aids. Our study suggest that the changes often come at the employee's initiative; hence, there is potential for greater involvement from the employer, healthcare agencies and the social insurance fund in making it easier for employees to adapt their work situation and in providing information regarding available support. It confirms findings in earlier studies that health plays an important part and also that self-confidence and motivation are significant factors contributing to workers being able and wanting to continue working.
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