Participation in paid employment (and sustainability of employment) among individuals with a work disability. Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Phase 1: qualitative research (semi-structured interviews) & quantitative research (retrospective cohort study)
Phase 2: quantitative research (prospective longitudinal cohort study)
Phase 3: Social
Sponsors
Erasmus MC
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with a work disability who are being guided towards regular paid employment or have recently started such employment are included for this research. In this proposal, a ‘work disability’ refers to any physical or mental limitations that hinder one’s ability to work.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals in the first or second track of reintegration are excluded from participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured using interviews and registry data: 1. The initiation of paid work 2. The retention of paid work. Initiating paid work is defined as engaging in paid employment for a minimum of three months. Retention of work is defined as being employed for at least 6 months (moderately sustainable) and at least 12 months (sustainable) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-esteem will be measured using the Rosenborg Self-Esteem Scale at baseline. 2. Physical health and quality of life will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months using the SF12. 3. Mental health will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months using the MI5 4. Psychosocial & physical work factors are measured among participant who entered paid employment at the 6 and 12 month measurements, using questions from the COPSOQ and STREAM questionnaires. 5. Work ability will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months, using the Work Ability Index. 6. Use of healthcare will be measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months, using the TIC-P questionnaire (short version) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed