SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Chronic Diseases and Employment: Which Interventions Support the Maintenance of Work and Return to Work among Workers with Chronic Illnesses? A Systematic Review.
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- Interventions to enhance work participation in people with chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis including analysis of complex psychological intervention components.British journal of health psychology · 2026Pooled it
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- A Rapid Systematic Review Assessing the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Self-Management in Workers with Long-Term Health Conditions and Disabilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Helping People on Sick Leave to Return to Work: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2024Pooled it
- The Role of the Employer in Supporting Work Participation of Workers with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review Using an Interdisciplinary Approach.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Pooled it
- Well-Being at Work after Return to Work (RTW): A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
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- Understanding the needs of employees with non-communicable diseases regarding physical activity-related workplace health promotion programs: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Information exchange or discussion? A qualitative study on cross-sectoral collaboration between social security service and healthcare service for patients with chronic fatigue.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Association between Access to Alternatives to Daytime In-Center Hemodialysis and Employment among Patients with Kidney Failure.Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN · 2025Article
- Ability and motivation profiles among chronically ill employees: using latent profile analysis to understand the impact of utilization HR practices on work engagement.International journal of human resource management · 2025Article
- Inability to Work Fulltime and the Association with Paid Employment One Year After the Work Disability Assessment: A Longitudinal Register-Based Cohort Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2025Article
- The Impact of Long COVID on Employment and Well-Being: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives.Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Article
- What can be learned from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on work participation among people with work disabilities? A qualitative practice & policy perspective approach.BMC public health · 2025Article
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10 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
The increase of chronic diseases worldwide impact quality of life, cause economic and medical costs, and make it necessary to look for strategies and solutions that allow people with chronic diseases (PwCDs) to lead an active working life. As part of the CHRODIS Plus Joint European Action project, a systematic review was conducted to identify studies of interventions that support the maintenance of work and return to work (RTW) among workers with chronic illnesses. These interventions should target employees with the following conditions: diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic vascular syndrome, respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, mental disorders, and neurological disorders. An extensive search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and PsycINFO for English language studies. Included in this review were 15 randomized controlled trials (RCT) for adult employees (aged 18+). We found that workplace-oriented and multidisciplinary programs are the most supportive to RTW and reducing the absence due to illness. In addition, cognitive behavioral therapies achieve positive results on RTW and sick leave. Finally, coaching is effective for the self-management of chronic disease and significantly improved perceptions of working capacity and fatigue.
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