Karen Walseth Hara1,2,3, Petter Christian Borchgrevink2,3,4, Henrik Børsting Jacobsen3,4, Marius Steiro Fimland1,4, Marit By Rise1,5, Sigmund Gismervik1,6, Astrid Woodhouse1,3. 1. a Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , Norway. 2. b Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , Norway. 3. c Norwegian Advisory Unit on Complex Symptom Disorders , St. University Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital , Trondheim , Norway. 4. d Hysnes Rehabilitation Center , St. University Hospital , Trondheim , Norway. 5. e Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , Norway. 6. f Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , St. University Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital , Trondheim , Norway.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim was to investigate the feasibility of introducing a novel transdiagnostic occupational rehabilitation program delivered in groups mixing participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and common mental disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational data on group climate and individual participation were triangulated with qualitative data from focus group interviews on the participants' experiences with transdiagnostic groups. RESULTS: The study included 222 participants receiving a temporary work disability benefit. Self-reported chronic pain (75%), chronic fatigue (79%), and mental distress (62%) were prevalent and the majority reported overlapping conditions (78%). Program completion among participants was high (96%). Those completing participated actively (95%) in the program. Overall group climate was stable with moderately high engagement. Participants with clinically confirmed mental disorders (22%) showed similar outcomes. Self-reported problems with "working in a group" prior to rehabilitation were not associated with how participants experienced group climate. Qualitative data supported the findings of positive participant experiences with transdiagnostic group settings. CONCLUSIONS: Transdiagnostic groups showed high participation rates, moderately high group engagement across symptom profiles and positive participant experiences. Implementing transdiagnostic occupational rehabilitation in groups mixing participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and common mental disorders was feasible and acceptable to participants. Implications for rehabilitation Most research has been done on disorder-specific occupational rehabilitation programs, but emerging evidence supports a more generic approach. Transdiagnostic therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), have shown promising results for both somatic and mental disorders. The feasibility of implementing transdiagnostic rehabilitation groups, their acceptability to participants and the demand for such groups has not been established. This study indicates that it is feasible to introduce a novel transdiagnostic group-based occupational rehabilitation program for mixed groups of sick-listed participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and/or common mental disorders.
PURPOSE: The aim was to investigate the feasibility of introducing a novel transdiagnostic occupational rehabilitation program delivered in groups mixing participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and common mental disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational data on group climate and individual participation were triangulated with qualitative data from focus group interviews on the participants' experiences with transdiagnostic groups. RESULTS: The study included 222 participants receiving a temporary work disability benefit. Self-reported chronic pain (75%), chronic fatigue (79%), and mental distress (62%) were prevalent and the majority reported overlapping conditions (78%). Program completion among participants was high (96%). Those completing participated actively (95%) in the program. Overall group climate was stable with moderately high engagement. Participants with clinically confirmed mental disorders (22%) showed similar outcomes. Self-reported problems with "working in a group" prior to rehabilitation were not associated with how participants experienced group climate. Qualitative data supported the findings of positive participant experiences with transdiagnostic group settings. CONCLUSIONS: Transdiagnostic groups showed high participation rates, moderately high group engagement across symptom profiles and positive participant experiences. Implementing transdiagnostic occupational rehabilitation in groups mixing participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and common mental disorders was feasible and acceptable to participants. Implications for rehabilitation Most research has been done on disorder-specific occupational rehabilitation programs, but emerging evidence supports a more generic approach. Transdiagnostic therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), have shown promising results for both somatic and mental disorders. The feasibility of implementing transdiagnostic rehabilitation groups, their acceptability to participants and the demand for such groups has not been established. This study indicates that it is feasible to introduce a novel transdiagnostic group-based occupational rehabilitation program for mixed groups of sick-listed participants with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and/or common mental disorders.
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Musculoskeletal disease; acceptance and commitment therapy; fatigue; group therapy; mental disorder; vocational rehabilitation
Authors: Karen Walseth Hara; Johan Håkon Bjørngaard; Henrik Børsting Jacobsen; Petter C Borchgrevink; Roar Johnsen; Tore C Stiles; Søren Brage; Astrid Woodhouse Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2018-08-15 Impact factor: 3.295
Authors: Sigmund Ø Gismervik; Lene Aasdahl; Ottar Vasseljen; Egil A Fors; Marit B Rise; Roar Johnsen; Karen Hara; Henrik B Jacobsen; Kristine Pape; Nils Fleten; Chris Jensen; Marius S Fimland Journal: Scand J Work Environ Health Date: 2020-01-05 Impact factor: 5.024