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Experiences of patients with common mental disorders concerning team-based primary care and a person-centered dialogue meeting: An intervention to promote return to work.

Authors :
Saxvik, Ausra
Törnbom, Karin
Petersson, Eva-Lisa
Hange, Dominique
Nejati, Shabnam
Björkelund, Cecilia
Svenningsson, Irene
Source :
PLoS ONE; 7/8/2022, Vol. 17 Issue 7, p1-14, 14p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Objectives: Common mental disorders in combination with work-related stress are widespread in the western world, not least in Sweden. Various interactive factors, primarily work-related, have impact on the return to work process, for example; a supportive communicative function between the person on sick leave and the employer may facilitate this process. The aim was to investigate experiences of being part of a collaborative care model including a person-centered dialogue meeting with the employer and with a rehabilitation coordinator as the moderator. Methods: A qualitative design based on individual interviews with 13 persons diagnosed with common mental disorders who participated in an extensive collaborative care model, called the Co-Work-Care model. Persons were recruited as a heterogeneous sample with respect to age, gender, work background, and time since the intervention. All interviews were analyzed with Systematic Text Condensation. Results: Five codes synthesized the results: 1) A feeling of being taken care of, 2) Collaboration within the team was perceived as supportive, 3) An active and sensitive listener, 4) Structure and planning in the dialogue meeting, 5) The person-centered dialogue meeting was supportive and provided increased understanding. Conclusions: Participants experienced the close collaborative contact with the care manager and the rehabilitation coordinator as highly valuable for their rehabilitation process. Participants valued a well-structured dialogue meeting that included initial planning and a thorough communication involving the patient, the employer, and coordinator. Further, participants appreciated having an active role during the meeting, also empowering the return to work process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
17
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
157886755
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271180