Liv Magnussen1, Stein Nilsen, Målfrid Råheim. 1. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway. liv.magnussen@hib.no
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the issue of perceived barriers for returning to work, based on the experiences and beliefs in a group of disability pensioners with back pain. METHOD: Focus groups were used to interview 12 women and five men, aged 38 - 56, who participated in a larger project aiming to help disability pensioners back to work. RESULTS: The barriers appearing were related to earlier negative experiences, poor self-judgement of work ability and low self-esteem, lack of support from social security authorities and unsuitable economic arrangements. The pensioners also suggested alternative solutions for making a possible return to work. CONCLUSIONS: Our study provides insight into the perceived barriers of returning to work and might be useful in future efforts aiming to help disability pensioners back to work.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the issue of perceived barriers for returning to work, based on the experiences and beliefs in a group of disability pensioners with back pain. METHOD: Focus groups were used to interview 12 women and five men, aged 38 - 56, who participated in a larger project aiming to help disability pensioners back to work. RESULTS: The barriers appearing were related to earlier negative experiences, poor self-judgement of work ability and low self-esteem, lack of support from social security authorities and unsuitable economic arrangements. The pensioners also suggested alternative solutions for making a possible return to work. CONCLUSIONS: Our study provides insight into the perceived barriers of returning to work and might be useful in future efforts aiming to help disability pensioners back to work.
Authors: Mariska de Wit; Haije Wind; Carel T J Hulshof; Monique H W Frings-Dresen Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health Date: 2018-04-26 Impact factor: 3.015