Using intervention mapping (IM) to develop a self-management programme for employees with a chronic disease in the...

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Chronic diseases present significant challenges for employees in the workplace.
• Existing self-management programs require adaptation for specific occupational contexts.
• Need for tailored interventions to support employees with chronic somatic diseases at work.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically develop and describe a self-management program for employees with chronic somatic diseases.
• To adapt the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management programme (CDSMP) for an occupational setting.
• To enhance self-management capabilities and empowerment among affected employees.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Intervention Mapping (IM) framework for systematic program development.
• Conducted a needs assessment through literature review and qualitative focus groups with employees and health professionals.
• Identified key behavioral determinants and formulated program objectives for self-management at work.

Main Results:

• Developed a six-session program (2.5 hours each) addressing personal, disease-related, and work-related factors.
• Intervention targets lifestyle, disease coping, and self-efficacy at work.
• Program aims to increase self-management and empowerment in employees with chronic somatic diseases.

Conclusions:

• Intervention Mapping proved effective for systematically tailoring the CDSMP for employees with chronic somatic diseases.
• The developed program offers a structured approach to enhance self-management in the workplace.
• IM is a valuable tool for developing and adapting interventions within occupational health care settings.