Chronic illness and return to work: a social cognitive perspective.
R T Roessler1, H M Kirk1, P L Brown1
1Department of Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|January 21, 2014
Summary
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face high unemployment due to low self-efficacy and outcome expectations. The Accommodations Planning Team (APT) Seminar aims to improve these expectations for successful return-to-work.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation science
- Occupational therapy
- Social cognitive theory
Background:
- High unemployment rates persist for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Decreased self-efficacy and outcome expectations are key factors contributing to unemployment in MS.
- Effective return-to-work interventions are needed to address these psychological barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Accommodations Planning Team (APT) Seminar as a novel intervention.
- To enhance self-efficacy and outcome expectations related to employment for people with MS.
- To provide skill training based on social cognitive strategies for job seeking and retention.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the theoretical underpinnings of the APT Seminar.
- It is based on social cognitive strategies.
- The seminar provides skill training to address employment-related efficacy.
Main Results:
- The APT Seminar is designed to increase self-efficacy in individuals with MS.
- It aims to foster positive outcome expectations regarding employment.
- The intervention targets the development of skills for job interviews and requesting accommodations.
Conclusions:
- The APT Seminar offers a promising approach to improve employment outcomes for people with MS.
- By enhancing self-efficacy and outcome expectations, the intervention can facilitate return-to-work.
- Skill development is crucial for overcoming employment challenges faced by individuals with MS.
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