Stay at work after a period of disability due to an occupational injury: A complex process marked by social exchanges

Lecours, A., Durand, M. J., Coutu, M. F., Groleau, C. et Bédard-Mercier, R. (2022). Stay at work after a period of disability due to an occupational injury: A complex process marked by social exchanges. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 32 (2). pp. 319-328. ISSN 1053-0487 1573-3688 DOI 10.1007/s10926-021-10008-5

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Abstract

Purpose
Rooted in a social exchange lens, this study aimed to explore the interactions between the factors influencing stay at work after a period of disability due to an occupational injury.

Methods
Based on a descriptive interpretative research design, interviews with 15 participants (i.e., representatives of workers, workplaces, insurers, and the health care system) were conducted to gather their perspectives about stay at work. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis.

Results
Ten different factors interacting together and influencing stay at work were identified. These factors prevail either during stay at work or previously. They are either related to the person (personal resources, occupation outside of work), environment (accommodations, support, access to rehabilitation services) or interaction between the person and her/his environment (perceptions, leeway, communication and information), whether it concerns the workplace, health services or insurance.

Conclusions
This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge concerning two main themes: (1) the importance of considering social exchanges as factors of success, and (2) the importance of considering the stay at work within a larger process.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Occupational rehabilitation Qualitative research Return to work Social exchange Stay at work Communication Disabled Persons Female Humans Occupational Injuries Workplace Disabled person Human Interpersonal communication Occupational accident Rehabilitation
Date de dépôt:	21 oct. 2024 18:19
Dernière modification:	21 oct. 2024 18:19
Version du document déposé:	Post-print (version corrigée et acceptée)
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/11507

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