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Recognition During the Return-to-Work Process in Workers with Common Mental Disorders

Authors: Marc Corbière, Élyse Charette-Dussault, Nadine Larivière

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 3/2023

Abstract

Purpose Considering worker’s perspective, the purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to document the meaning of the experience of recognition in the return to work (RTW) process of work after a sick leave due to a common mental disorder (CMD) and (2) to investigate the phenomenon of recognition for workers in the process of RTW after a sick leave due to a CMD, by evaluating the presence or absence of marks of recognition from salient RTW stakeholders stemming from different systems. Methods The Relational Caring Inquiry phenomenological method was used to explore the meaning of recognition during the return-to-work process and marks of recognition in a group of 20 workers who returned to their employment after a sick leave due to a CMD. In depth individual interviews were conducted with each participant. Results The definition of recognition that emerged from workers experiencing the RTW process is related to the behaviours and attitudes of various stakeholders, stemming from the work, health, insurance and social systems that allow them to feel appreciated, valued and respected, throughout the RTW process. Recognition was most often described as showing support, trust, respect for recovery and pace, and providing positive feedback. Conclusion The findings from this study could serve as guidelines in organizations regarding the RTW process, and in particular clarifying the roles and actions that different stakeholders could take in the workplace to stimulate expressions of meaningful recognition.

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Title: Recognition During the Return-to-Work Process in Workers with Common Mental Disorders
Authors: Marc Corbière
Élyse Charette-Dussault
Nadine Larivière
Publication date: 03-12-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10087-y

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