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ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2025

A Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation of the Maastricht Work-Related Support Intervention for Healthcare Professionals in Clinical Care.

Maarten Butink, Annelies Boonen, Tim Boymans, Vera Baadjou, Emmelie Hazelzet, Angelique de Rijk

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Maarten ButinkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), P. Debyelaan 25, 6229HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands. m.butink@maastrichtuniversity.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5999-9782
Annelies BoonenDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), P. Debyelaan 25, 6229HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0682-9533
Tim BoymansResearch School Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Universiteitssingel 40, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6047-9581
Vera BaadjouResearch School Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Universiteitssingel 40, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7864-1938
Emmelie HazelzetDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), P. Debyelaan 25, 6229HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6268-9099
Angelique de RijkDepartment of Social Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Duboisdomein 30, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5828-0629

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo perform the process evaluation of an intervention that aims to facilitate clinical healthcare professionals (HCP) to provide Maastricht Work-Related Support (WRS) to working patients with a chronic disease.

methodsA mixed-methods approach was applied to address reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation, and maintenance (RE-AIM framework) as well as context of the Maastricht WRS intervention. Qualitative data included interviews with HCPs (N = 10), patients at two time points (N = 10 and N = 9), and field notes. Quantitative data included screening logbooks of HCPs, patient screening forms, and a questionnaire for patients. Content analysis or computation of frequencies was applied where applicable.

resultsTwenty-eight HCPs participated in the intervention (reach). They had a low attitude toward providing Maastricht WRS themselves (adoption). During clinical consultations, they addressed work for 770 of 1,624 (47%) persons of working age. Only 57% (437/770) had paid work, of which 10% (44/437) acknowledged a current need for support. Discussing work during clinical consultations by HCPs was hindered by other medical priorities and patients not disclosing problems (implementation). Over time, Maastricht WRS was less consistently provided (maintenance). Patients reported a positive impact of the intervention, such as fitness for work (efficacy). Context (e.g., lack of urgency, priority, time, and management support) played a pivotal role in the implementation.

conclusionThis evaluation showed that HCPs had a positive attitude toward WRS in general, but their attitude toward provide Maastricht WRS themselves in daily clinical care was low. Recommendations include improving HCPs' attitude, addressing WRS as a key policy point, and facilitating time.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth PersonnelAdultChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsQualitative ResearchSurveys and QuestionnairesChronic diseasesClinical careHealthcare professionalsInterventionProcess evaluationWork participation

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