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Work Adjustments by Types of Occupations Amongst People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Survey Study
ConclusionA more severe clinical profile of MS was associated with having work adjustments. The physical demands and responsibilities of an occupation play an important role when requesting and getting work adjustments amongst employees with MS. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - November 3, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Work Difficulties in People with Multiple Sclerosis
ConclusionIdentifying the most significant difficulties is a crucial step in the development of vocational rehabilitation interventions tailored to maximize the ability of PwMS to handle their job-related duties and demands. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - November 3, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Understanding the Unmet Accommodation Needs of People Working with Mental or Cognitive Conditions: The Importance of Gender, Gendered Work, and Employment Factors
ConclusionsTo support employee mental health, attention is needed to address work contexts and job conditions, especially for people working with mental/cognitive disabilities, women, and workers in female-dominated occupations where unmet accommodation needs are greatest. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - October 25, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Improving Work Participation Outcomes Among Unemployed People with Mental Health Issues/Mental Illness: Feasibility of a Stigma Awareness Intervention
ConclusionThe implementation of a stigma awareness intervention was feasible and did increase stigma awareness. Experiences with the intervention were mainly positive. When implementing the tool, it is recommended to embed it in the vocational rehabilitation system, so that discussing the disclosure dilemma becomes a routine.Trail RegisterThe study was retrospectively registered at the Dutch Trial Register (TRN: NL7798, date: 04-06-2019). (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - October 25, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Exploring Work Absences and Return to Work During Social Transition and Following Gender-Affirming Care, a Mixed-Methods Approach: ‘Bridging Support Actors Through Literacy’
ConclusionOur research has shown that RTW for TGD individuals is a multifaceted process, affected by personal factors, work-related elements, and the characteristics of the healthcare and social insurance system.Enhancing support for TGD people at work and their RTW requires a high need for centralized information and promoting health literacy while engaging relevant stakeholders, such as prevention services and employers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - October 21, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Supervised Exercise Therapy Reduces Presenteeism to Greater Extent Than Unsupervised Self-Care in Workers with Musculoskeletal Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsAlthough the certainty of the evidence was low, it was assumed that supervised exercise therapy was more effective than unsupervised self-care in reducing presenteeism in workers with musculoskeletal disorders. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - October 6, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

What is the Meaning of Paid Employment for Well-Being? A Focus Group Study on Differences and Similarities Between Autistic Adults With and Without Employment
ConclusionsBoth groups found paid employment highly important for their well-being, albeit for different reasons. However, both also agreed that paid employment can be very harmful to (mental) health and well-being. Suitable, well-supported jobs are important for well-being, may help to buffer stress in other life areas, and may even prevent autistic burnout. More studies are needed on how healthy jobs can be created where autistic individuals get positive energy and experience high well-being. This will also help to reduce socio-economic inequality. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - September 25, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Return-to-Work Experiences in Ontario Policing: Injured But Not Broken
ConclusionsOur findings point to potential areas for improving RTW practices in police services: greater flexibility, more clarity, stricter confidentiality and reduced stigma. More research is needed on RTW practices for managing psychological injuries to help inform policy and practice. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - September 21, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research