The influence of teleworking in a pandemic context on the work experience of individuals with physical disabilities: A Quebec qualitative study

Lecours, A., Gilbert, M. H., Boucher, N. et Vincent, C. (2023). The influence of teleworking in a pandemic context on the work experience of individuals with physical disabilities: A Quebec qualitative study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 33 (2). pp. 375-388. ISSN 1053-0487 1573-3688 DOI 10.1007/s10926-022-10080-5

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to numerous changes in work environments. Thousands of workers quickly found themselves having to telework without being prepared, which had consequences on their work experience and health. Authors proposed telework practices that promote the healthy work experience of workers in a pandemic context, but less attention has been paid to consider the realities and needs of individuals with physical disabilities.

Purpose
This study aimed to explore the influence of telework during the pandemic on the work experience of people with physical disabilities.

Methods
Following an interpretive descriptive research design, interviews were conducted with 16 workers with physical disabilities (i.e., motor, or sensory). The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis strategy.

Results
The results revealed 15 factors that influence the work experience of teleworkers with physical disabilities. These factors are related to interactions between three spheres of the worker's life: the individual, the organization, and the environment. Ten recommendations are proposed to consider the reality and needs of individuals with physical disabilities in the telework practices.

Conclusion
Given that telework has expanded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and will likely continue to remain a widespread modality of work delivery, it becomes even more important to expand knowledge about it, to benefit the work experience of teleworkers with physical disabilities.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	COVID-19 Disability Job Demand-Control-Support Model Organizational health Telework Health Status Humans Pandemics Quebec Teleworking Coronavirus disease 2019 Human Pandemic Telecommuting
Date de dépôt:	21 oct. 2024 18:27
Dernière modification:	21 oct. 2024 18:27
Version du document déposé:	Post-print (version corrigée et acceptée)
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/11508

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