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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
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Living and working with sickness: a qualitative study.

Suzanne Edwards1, Mark Gabbay

  • 1Division of Primary Care, School of Population, Community and Behavioural Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, UK. suzanne.edwards@liverpool.ac.uk

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Long-term sickness absence impacts work identity. Three patient narrative patterns emerged: uncomplicated, complicated, and sustained absence, aiding in return-to-work intervention planning.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health psychology
  • Health services research
  • Sociology of work

Background:

  • Long-term sickness absence affects numerous individuals globally.
  • Understanding patient experiences is crucial for effective return-to-work strategies.
  • Current interventions may not cater to diverse patient needs and journeys.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient perspectives on long-term sickness absence.
  • To explore experiences and attitudes towards returning to work.
  • To identify factors influencing return-to-work trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative psychology approach guided the study design.
  • In-depth biographical narrative interviews were conducted with 26 individuals absent for over 6 weeks.
  • Holistic and categorical narrative analysis techniques were employed, with a focus on holistic form.

Main Results:

  • Long-term absence was found to diminish work attachment and impact professional identity.
  • Three distinct narrative patterns of absence were identified: 'uncomplicated', 'complicated', and 'sustained'.
  • These patterns reflect varying levels of coping with underlying health conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Narrative analysis can help differentiate patient needs for return-to-work support.
  • Identifying patients likely to benefit from interventions versus those needing additional health services is possible.
  • Developing tailored support strategies based on narrative patterns could improve outcomes.