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The Process of Rehabilitation, Return and Stay at Work of Aging Workers Who Suffered an Occupational Injury: A Portrait Based on the Experience of Canadian Stakeholders

Authors: Alexandra Lecours, Mélissa Laliberté, Marie-Michèle Lord, Guillaume Léonard, Jean Ruel

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 4/2022

Abstract

Purpose. This study aims to paint a picture of the factors that influence the process of rehabilitation, return, and stay at work, for aging workers who have suffered an occupational injury. Methods. Based on a descriptive interpretative research design, the authors conducted interviews with 23 participants (i.e., aging workers, workers’ representatives, employers, insurers, and rehabilitation professionals) to gather their perspectives. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Results. Fifteen factors related to the worker, health system, workplace, or compensation system were identified. These factors prevail during rehabilitation, return to work, stay at work, or the entire process. Conclusions. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge regarding three main ideas: (1) the importance of not placing the responsibility on the worker in this complex process, (2) the key role of the compensation system, and (3) the necessity of transforming work to reduce ageism.

Verbatim extracts from the participants’ interviews exemplify the factors. The extracts are a free translation from the original French transcripts.

Letters in brackets refer to the stakeholder’s type: E = employer, I = insurer, RP = rehabilitation professional, W = worker, WR = worker representative. Numbers (1 to 23) refer to the participant’s number.

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Title: The Process of Rehabilitation, Return and Stay at Work of Aging Workers Who Suffered an Occupational Injury: A Portrait Based on the Experience of Canadian Stakeholders
Authors: Alexandra Lecours
Mélissa Laliberté
Marie-Michèle Lord
Guillaume Léonard
Jean Ruel
Publication date: 23-05-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 4/2022
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10045-8

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