Interpersonal Processes in the Duration of Sick Leave of Workers with Chronic Diseases: A Dyadic Analysis.

Haitze J de Vries, Nicole C Snippen, Corné A M Roelen, Mariët Hagedoorn, Sandra Brouwer

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Barriers for return to work as an iatrogenic effect of sickness absence: a proposed conceptual framework and questionnaire based on a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026
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Haitze J de VriesDepartment of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands. h.j.de.vries@umcg.nl.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3539-4671

Nicole C SnippenDepartment of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7832-4302

Corné A M RoelenDepartment of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0992-2330

Mariët HagedoornDepartment of Health Sciences, Health Psychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3444-3662

Sandra BrouwerDepartment of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 196, 9700 AD, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3819-4360

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Abstract

purposeAlthough there is increasing awareness that significant others' perceptions and behavior can affect health outcomes, the role of interpersonal processes between sick-listed workers and significant others in sick leave and return to work (RTW) has hardly been studied. This study aims to examine the associations between illness perceptions, RTW expectations, and behaviors of significant others (engagement, buffering and overprotection) with sick leave duration within dyads of sick-listed workers with chronic diseases and their significant others.

methodsWe used survey data linked with sick leave registry data of 90 dyads. Pearson correlations were used to study the interdependence within dyads. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between survey data of both dyad members and sick leave duration.

resultsWe found moderate to strong correlations between workers and significant others, indicating interdependence within dyads regarding illness perceptions, RTW expectations and perceived significant other behaviors. Dyad members' illness perceptions (R

conclusionsThis study indicates that negative illness perceptions and RTW expectations of both workers and their significant others are associated with a longer sick leave duration. Considering the interdependence within dyads, involving significant others when intervening on maladaptive illness perceptions and RTW expectations may be more effective than solely focusing on the worker's perceptions and expectations.

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Interpersonal RelationsReturn to WorkSick LeaveAdultChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsChronic health conditionsDyadic processesIllness perceptionsOccupational healthReturn to workReturn to work expectationsSignificant others

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PMID39223399

DOI10.1007/s10926-024-10233-8

PMCPMC12361268

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