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ArticleInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2019

Obtaining person-related information from employees with chronic health problems: a focus group study.

Mariska de Wit, Haije Wind, Carel T J Hulshof, Angela G E M de Boer

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Article in International archives of occupational and environmental health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mariska de WitCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. m.e.dewit@amc.uva.nl.ORCID 0000-0002-5705-2763
Haije WindCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1023-2860
Carel T J HulshofCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-2720-456X
Angela G E M de BoerCoronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1942-6848
Amsterdam University Medical Centers · NLNetherlands Center for Occupational Diseases · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe objective of this focus group study is to assess how occupational physicians (OPs) and insurance physicians (IPs) can best obtain information concerning person-related factors from employees. The research question was: what is the most effective way for OPs and IPs to obtain information concerning person-related factors, in the opinion of employees with chronic health problems?

methodsThree focus group discussions were conducted comprising of a total of 23 employees with work limitations due to chronic health problems. Employees discussed how physicians could best obtain information related to ten person-related cognitions and perceptions that are associated with work participation. The discussions were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed through qualitative content analysis.

resultsEmployees indicated that information addressing person-related factors could best be obtained through discussing them directly during consultations, as opposed to the use of questionnaires or diaries. Important prerequisites to having fruitful conversations include a mutual trust between employee and physician, a sense of genuine physician interest, and the understanding of the physician of employees and their health concerns. Employees described various factors that influence these conversations, including the knowledge and communication skills of physicians, employee anxiety, and the atmosphere and time frame of the consultation.

conclusionsInformation concerning the person-related factors of employees can best be obtained by discussing them during consultations. However, there has to be mutual trust, interest and understanding before employees feel comfortable to talk about these factors with a physician. OPs and IPs should consider these, and other identified factors, when asking about person-related factors during consultations.

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Physician-Patient RelationsAdultAgedAnxietyChronic DiseaseFocus GroupsHumansMiddle AgedNetherlandsOccupational MedicinePersons with DisabilitiesPhysiciansQualitative ResearchTrustFocus groupInsurance physiciansOccupational physiciansPerson-related factorsWork participation

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