Sick-listed workers’ experiences with motivational interviewing in the return to work process: a qualitative interview study
Autor: | Roar Johnsen, Roger Hagen, Gunnhild Bagøien, Martin Inge Standal, Marit Solbjør, Lene Aasdahl, Egil Andreas Fors, Vegard Stolsmo Foldal |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
Předmět: |
Adult
Male 030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Return to work media_common.quotation_subject Motivational interviewing law.invention 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Randomized controlled trial law Qualitative research Sick leave Professional–patient relationship medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine media_common Self-efficacy Motivation Norway business.industry lcsh:Public aspects of medicine Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health lcsh:RA1-1270 Middle Aged Self Efficacy Feeling Family medicine Female Biostatistics 0305 other medical science business Research Article |
Zdroj: | BMC Public Health BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2020) |
ISSN: | 1471-2458 |
DOI: | 10.1186/s12889-020-8382-9 |
Popis: | Background When returning to work after being on long-term sick leave, individuals may experience varying levels of motivation and self-efficacy. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling style that aims to increase motivation towards change, and it may be useful in the return to work (RTW) process. The aim of this study was to explore sick-listed workers’ experiences with MI in the RTW process. Methods This qualitative study was part of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of MI on the RTW process, and it was administered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration. Sixteen sick-listed individuals, aged 33–60, participated in semi-structured interviews. All had a sick leave status of 50–100% for at least 8 weeks when interviewed and all had completed 2 MI sessions. The data was analyzed with systematic text condensation. Results Participants’ experiences of the MI sessions were categorized into three themes: (1) relationship with the MI caseworker, (2) normalizing sick leave, and (3) adjusting RTW strategies. The MI sessions were experienced as a positive encounter due to the supportive relationship that was built between the MI caseworker and the sick-listed worker. Being sick listed led to feelings of guilt and stigmatization, but acceptance and support from the MI caseworkers helped normalize the situation for the sick-listed workers. Furthermore, MI sessions allowed for personalized feedback and discussions on adjustments to their RTW strategies. Conclusion Sick-listed workers experienced MI as positive due to the good relationship that developed with the MI caseworker, how this normalized sick leave, and the help they received with adjusting their RTW strategies. Professionals working with individuals attempting to RTW may benefit from using MI as a method for helping sick-listed workers to RTW. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03212118 (registered July 11, 2017). |
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