Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Varekamp, I., Verbeek, J. H.A.M., & van Dijk, F. J. H. (2006). How can we help employees with chronic diseases to stay at work? A review of interventions aimed at job retention and based on an empowerment perspective. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 80 (2), 87-97. |
| Title: | How can we help employees with chronic diseases to stay at work? A review of interventions aimed at job retention and based on an empowerment perspective |
| Authors: | Varekamp, I., Verbeek, J. H.A.M., & van Dijk, F. J. H. |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Journal/Publication: | International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-006-0112-9 |
| Full text: | http://proxy.library.vcu.edu/login?url=http://link.springer.com/art... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | No |
| Research design: | Systematic review / meta-analysis |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | A growing number of individuals aged between 16-65 are hampered by a chronic disorder or disability in performing job activities (Beckers et al.2004). Theses individuals are less often employed than others and often leave the workforce prematurely. |
| Purpose: | The objective of the study is to describe the characteristics, feasibility and effectiveness of job retention interventions provided by vocational rehabilitation agencies. |
| Setting: | This study is a systematic review. The included studies were undertaken in various locations and settings. |
| Study sample: | Nine studies were reviewed that were experimental, included an intervention that aimed at job retention by means of solving work-related problems, used an empowerment perspective and concerned employees with chronic illness. |
| Control or comparison condition: | There were no comparison or control conditions. |
| Data collection and analysis: | Data on the feasibility of the intervention programs were collected. The following characteristics of the studies were assessed: pretest and/or post test measurement, use of control group, number of participants, follow-up period, outcome measures and effectiveness. |
| Findings: | There is some evidence that vocational rehabilitation interventions that pay attention to training in requesting work accommodations and feelings of self-confidence or self-efficacy in dealing with work related problems are effective. |
| Conclusions: | Many studies claim effectiveness, evidence for this was often weak due to short follow up and the lack of control groups. More rigorous evaluation is needed. |
| Disabilities served: |
Medical impairment |
| Populations served: |
Gender: Female and Male |
| Interventions: |
Accommodations Career counseling Co-worker supports Rehabilitation counseling Training and technical assistance Vocational assessment |
| Outcomes: |
Increase in tenure Other |