Sandra Braaf1, Alex Collie, Shanthi Ameratunga, James Harrison, Warwick Teague, Peter Cameron, Nicola Christie, Belinda Gabbe. 1. School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St Kilda Road, Monash University (Dr Braaf, Prof Collie, Prof Cameron, Prof Gabbe); School of Population Health, University of Auckland, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand (Prof Ameratunga); Research Centre for Injury Studies, Flinders University, Beford Park, Adelaide (Prof Harrison); Trauma Service, The Royal Children's Hospital (Prof Teague); Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne (Prof Teague); Surgical Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia (Prof Teague); Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College of London, London, United Kingdom (Prof Christie).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore how people with serious injuries returned to paid employment in the first 3-years after injury. METHODS: Fifty-four adult survivors of serious injuries were interviewed at 3-years post-injury, all of whom had returned to work and were currently employed. A framework analysis approach was undertaken. RESULTS: Participant decisions and actions taken to return to work (RTW) were influenced by their resilience, approach to adjusting goals, priorities and plans, and how social connections and relationships were used and maintained. The environment in which these decisions and actions were taken shaped opportunities for work in meaningful, appropriate, and sustained employment. CONCLUSIONS: Our study of 54 people who RTW indicated the importance of personal adjustments and resources, positive social relations, and advanced planning aligning with responsive employers, insurers and health professionals for successful RTW.
OBJECTIVE: To explore how people with serious injuries returned to paid employment in the first 3-years after injury. METHODS: Fifty-four adult survivors of serious injuries were interviewed at 3-years post-injury, all of whom had returned to work and were currently employed. A framework analysis approach was undertaken. RESULTS:Participant decisions and actions taken to return to work (RTW) were influenced by their resilience, approach to adjusting goals, priorities and plans, and how social connections and relationships were used and maintained. The environment in which these decisions and actions were taken shaped opportunities for work in meaningful, appropriate, and sustained employment. CONCLUSIONS: Our study of 54 people who RTW indicated the importance of personal adjustments and resources, positive social relations, and advanced planning aligning with responsive employers, insurers and health professionals for successful RTW.
Authors: Kay Bridger; Blerina Kellezi; Denise Kendrick; Kate Radford; Stephen Timmons; Mike Rennoldson; Trevor Jones; Jade Kettlewell Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-02-19 Impact factor: 3.390
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