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Gunnel Sandqvist1, Roger Hesselstrand, Agneta Scheja

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden. gunnel.sandqvist@med.lu.se

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Individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc) manage work life through reduced hours, workplace flexibility, and prioritizing meaningful activities and recovery. These strategies help create a satisfactory balance between work and personal life.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) presents unique challenges for individuals managing work and daily life.
  • Understanding work management strategies is crucial for supporting SSc patients' quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc) manage their work life.
  • To identify key factors enabling a balance between work and personal life for SSc patients.

Main Methods:

  • Four focus group interviews were conducted with 17 working patients with SSc.
  • Thematic content analysis was applied to transcribed interviews to identify emergent themes and subthemes.

Main Results:

  • Participants valued their work role for structure and societal contribution.
  • Key themes included adjusting work situations, adapting personal resources, and disclosing limitations.
  • Valuable adjustments involved reduced hours, workplace flexibility, and prioritizing rest and meaningful activities.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced working hours, work flexibility, and prioritizing meaningful activities and recovery are vital for managing work life in SSc.
  • Interventions focusing on problem-solving and activity redesign can help individuals with SSc achieve work-life balance.