ArticleFrontiers in psychology2021
Health, Work, and Family Strain - Psychosocial Experiences at the Early Stages of Long-Term Sickness Absence.
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- Effectiveness of 'motivational interviewing' on sick leave: a randomized controlled trial in a social insurance setting.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2023Trial
- Mental Well-Being Is Associated With Temporomandibular Disorder Pain Onset and Remission.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Antecedents of Long‑Term Work Disability After Mental Health-Related Sickness Absence: The Role of Occupational Health Care Pathways.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
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- Ready or Not? Applying the Transtheoretical Model of Change on Return-to-Work Following CBT for Chronic Low Back Pain.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Self-perceived barriers to returning to work among employees with a low educational level on long-term sick leave: the "NOW WHAT" large-scale interview study.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2025Article
- Health consequences of graded, full, and no sickness absence among workers with musculoskeletal disorders: health profiles and six-months symptom changes of patients referred to Norwegian outpatient clinics for chronic neck and back pain.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Getting an outsider's perspective - sick-listed workers' experiences with early follow-up sessions in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Predicting disability retirement among Abu Dhabi police using multiple measure of sickness absence.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Factor structure and measurement invariance of the psychosocial risk factors inventory of NOM-035-STPS-2018.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundKnowledge about the psychosocial experiences of sick-listed workers in the first months of sick leave is sparse even though early interventions are recommended. The aim of this study was to explore psychosocial experiences of being on sick leave and thoughts about returning to work after 8-12 weeks of sickness absence.
methodsSixteen individuals at 9-13 weeks of sick leave participated in semi-structured individual interviews. Data was analyzed through Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological method.
resultsThree themes emerged: (1) energy depleted, (2) losing normal life, (3) searching for a solution. A combination of health, work, and family challenges contributed to being drained of energy, which affected both work- and non-work roles. Being on sick leave led to a loss of social arenas and their identity as a contributing member of society. Participants required assistance to find solutions toward returning to work.
conclusionEven in this early stage of long-term sick leave, sick listed workers faced complex challenges in multiple domains. Continuing sick leave was experienced as necessary but may challenge personal identity and social life. Those not finding solutions may benefit from additional early follow-up that examine work-related, social and personal factors that influence return to work.
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