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19.10.2021 | Original Research

Stay at Work After a Period of Disability Due to an Occupational Injury: A Complex Process Marked by Social Exchanges

verfasst von: Alexandra Lecours, Marie-José Durand, Marie-France Coutu, Charles Groleau, Roxanne Bédard-Mercier

Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Ausgabe 2/2022

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Abstract

Purpose Rooted in a social exchange lens, this study aimed to explore the interactions between the factors influencing stay at work after a period of disability due to an occupational injury. Methods Based on a descriptive interpretative research design, interviews with 15 participants (i.e., representatives of workers, workplaces, insurers, and the health care system) were conducted to gather their perspectives about stay at work. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Results Ten different factors interacting together and influencing stay at work were identified. These factors prevail either during stay at work or previously. They are either related to the person (personal resources, occupation outside of work), environment (accommodations, support, access to rehabilitation services) or interaction between the person and her/his environment (perceptions, leeway, communication and information), whether it concerns the workplace, health services or insurance. Conclusions This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge concerning two main themes: (1) the importance of considering social exchanges as factors of success, and (2) the importance of considering the stay at work within a larger process.

The period of disability is the period during which the worker is unable to carry out her/his normal work duties due to the occupational injury. A paying agent or insurer generally provides financial support.

The factors are exemplified by verbatim extracts from the participants’ interviews. The extracts are a free translation from the original French transcripts.

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Titel: Stay at Work After a Period of Disability Due to an Occupational Injury: A Complex Process Marked by Social Exchanges
verfasst von: Alexandra Lecours
Marie-José Durand
Marie-France Coutu
Charles Groleau
Roxanne Bédard-Mercier
Publikationsdatum: 19.10.2021
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Ausgabe 2/2022
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-021-10008-5

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