http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1105 http://teora.hit.no/dspace/retrieve/2307 http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1105 Search the Channel search http://teora.hit.no/dspace/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1263 Title: What Facilitates Return to Work? Patients Experiences 3 Years After Occupational Rehabilitation <br/> <br/>Authors: Haugli, Liv; Mæland, Silje; Magnussen, Liv H. <br/> <br/>Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We have limited knowledge about the specific elements in an occupational rehabilitation programme that facilitate the process leading to return to work (RTW) as perceived by the patients. The aim of the study was to explore individual experiences regarding contributing factors to a successful RTW, 3 years after a resident occupational rehabilitation programme. METHODS: The study is based on interviews of 20 individuals who attended an occupational rehabilitation programme 3 years earlier. Ten informants had returned to work (RTW) and ten were receiving disability pension (DP). Data were analysed by systematic text condensation inspired by Giorgi's phenomenological analysis. RESULTS: The core categories describing a successful RTW process included positive encounters, increased self-understanding and support from the surroundings. While the informants on DP emphasized being seen, heard and taken seriously by the professionals, the RTW group highlighted being challenged to increase self-understanding that promoted new acting in every-day life. Being challenged on self-understanding implied increased awareness of own identity, values and resources. Support from the surroundings included support from peer participants, employer and social welfare system. CONCLUSION: Successful RTW processes seem to comprise positive encounters, opportunities for increased self-understanding and support from significant others. An explicit focus on topics like identity, own values and resources might improve the outcome of the rehabilitation process. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1262 Title: Arbeidsrettet rehabilitering i Norge i dag – hvor står vi og hvor går vi? <br/> <br/>Authors: Haugli, Liv <br/> <br/>Abstract: Det høye antallet langtidssykmeldte og uføretrygdede viser et stort behov for arbeidsrettet rehabilitering (ARR). Det er manglende konsensus om hva et ARR-tilbud skal innebære. Nasjonalt kompetansesenter for arbeidsrettet rehabilitering har et fagråd som skal definere og utvikle kjerneinnholdet i fagområdet og arbeide for at fagfeltet skal være kunnskapsbasert. I denne artikkelen vil vi presentere noe av det teoretiske og metodiske grunnlaget for ARR i spesialisthelsetjenesten, anbefalinger til faglig kvalitet og utfordringer i fagfeltet. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1128 Title: Prognostic factors associated with return to work following multidisciplinary vocational rehabilitation <br/> <br/>Authors: Øyeflaten, Irene; Hysing, Mari; Eriksen, Hege <br/> <br/>Abstract: Objectives: The number of people in Western countries on long-term sick-leave and disability pension due to musculoskeletal complaints and psychological health problems is increasing. The main objective of this study was to examine whether fear-avoidance beliefs, illness perceptions, subjective health complaints, and coping are prognostic factors for return to work after multidisciplinary vocational rehabilitation, and to assess the relative importance and inter-relationship of these factors. Methods: A prospective cohort study with a 1-year follow-up period was performed. A total of 135 individuals on long-term sick-leave (87 women, mean age 45 years) participated in a 4-week inpatient multidisciplinary vocational rehabilitation programme. The participants had been out of work for an average of 10.5 months. Results: Fear-avoidance beliefs about work was the most important risk factor for not returning to work, both at 3 months (odds ratio (OR) 3.8; confidence interval (CI) 1.30–11.32) and 1 year (OR 9.5; CI 2.40–37.53) after the intervention. Forty-eight percent of the variance in fear-avoidance beliefs was explained by subjective health complaints, illness perceptions and education. Coping explained only 1% of the variance. Conclusion: These findings indicate that interventions for these patients should target fear of returning to work and illness perceptions about subjective health complaints. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2282/1127 Title: Social support and subjective health complaints among patients participating in an occupational rehabilitation program <br/> <br/>Authors: Øyeflaten, Irene; Gabriele, Jeanne M.; Fisher, Edwin B.; Eriksen, Hege R. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Objectives: To examine differences in rehabilitation patients' social support received from rehabilitation staff and from support providers outside rehabilitation, and to examine the relationships between social support and the patients' reports of subjective health complaints (SHC). Methods: 131 patients (68 % females, mean age 45 years) participating in a 4-week, inpatient, occupational rehabilitation program were included. All patients completed questionnaires on demographic variables, SHC, and social support (Social Support Inventory, SSI) received from rehabilitation staff and from support providers outside rehabilitation. The factor structure of the Norwegian version of SSI was analysed identifying two factors; directive and nondirective social support. Results: Patients reported significantly more support from rehabilitation staff than from support providers outside rehabilitation, and they reported significantly more nondirective support compared to directive support. High directive support from providers outside rehabilitation was associated with more subjective health complaints. Conclusion: Norwegian patients participating in an occupational rehabilitation program reported more support from rehabilitation staff than from support providers outside rehabilitation and they reported more nondirective support compared to directive support. Only directive support from support providers outside rehabilitation was related to greater reports of subjective health complaints. . Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:58:59 GMT