Open AccessMeta-synthesis of qualitative research on return to work among employees with common mental disorders
Author(s) -
Malene Friis Andersen,
Kariielsen,
Svend Brinkmann
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.3257
Subject(s) - work (physics) , qualitative research , psychology , applied psychology , sociology , engineering , social science , mechanical engineering
The purpose of this study was to investigate which opportunities and obstacles employees withcommon mental disorders (CMD) experience in relation to return to work (RTW) and how they perceive the process ofreturning to work. In addition, the study explores what characterizes an optimal RTW intervention and points topossible ways to improve future interventions for employees with CMD.