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The Cross-Country Comparison Model for Labor Participation (CCC Model for LP) of Persons with Chronic Diseases

Authors: Angelique de Rijk, Karina Carrasco-Negüe, Inge Houkes

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 2/2022

Abstract

Purpose To design a model based on the three pillars of new institutional theory (NIT), that facilitates cross-country comparison of labor participation (LP) of people with chronic diseases. This model should support getting a comprehensive overview of factors representing country differences, understanding these differences and should support estimating cross-country transferability of policies and interventions in the context of Work Disability Prevention. Methods Based on NIT, a draft model was designed by means of (1) a literature review of empirical studies; (2) theoretical books and articles; (3) a focus group with six expert researchers. This draft model was (4) adapted in the context of academic education. Literature was searched on Web of Science and EBSCO host. Feedback on (use of) the model was received from the focus group, four different academic courses at 28 occasions and two international conferences. Results The cross-country comparison model for labor participation (CCC model for LP) of persons with chronic diseases is proposed consisting of five factors: (1) Legislation; (2) Norms & values in practice; (3) Culture; (4) Organization of WDP in practice; (5) Labor market characteristics. Within these factors and based on (in)direct empirical evidence, subfactors are distinguished. The feedback received led to renaming (sub) factors, improved visual representation and a tool for estimating transferability. Conclusions The CCC model for LP of persons with chronic diseases allows for a comprehensive understanding of country differences and cross-country transferability of policies and interventions. The CCC model can be used for other populations when population-specific subfactors are included.

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Title: The Cross-Country Comparison Model for Labor Participation (CCC Model for LP) of Persons with Chronic Diseases
Authors: Angelique de Rijk
Karina Carrasco-Negüe
Inge Houkes
Publication date: 20-06-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10041-y

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