Work and everyday activities: experiences from two interventions addressing people with common mental disorders
Inger Jansson1, Kent-Inge Perseius, Anna Birgitta Gunnarsson
1Nyckeln Competence Centre for Pedagogic in Healthcare, Kalmar County Hospital , Kalmar , Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|March 27, 2014
Summary
Problem-based method (PBM) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions positively impacted participants' work ability and daily activities. Individuals found reflecting on behavior and developing coping strategies helpful for sustainable recovery.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Lengthy sick leave necessitates effective work ability enhancing interventions in primary healthcare.
- Common mental disorders often lead to prolonged absences from work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore individuals' experiences with Problem-based method (PBM) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
- To assess the impact of PBM and CBT on participants' ability to work and perform daily activities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of interviews.
- 16 participants (14 women, 2 men) from two intervention groups were interviewed.
Main Results:
- An overarching theme of "Reaching safe ground or continuing to seek help" emerged.
- Key categories included shifting from passive to active rehabilitation, daring to change, evolving awareness, and workplace integration.
Conclusions:
- Both PBM and CBT positively influenced participants' sustainable work ability and daily functioning.
- Reflection on behavior and developing coping strategies were beneficial, though incorporation varied.
- Active, coping-developing interventions are supported over passive treatments.
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