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Area of Science:

  • Occupational medicine
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Work modifications can facilitate early return to work (RTW) for individuals with work disability.
  • Understanding occupational physicians' (OPs) reasoning is crucial for effective RTW strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reasoning of Finnish occupational physicians (OPs) regarding the recommendation of early return to work (RTW) using work modifications.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of four focus group discussions with 11 Finnish OPs.
  • Discussions centered on pre-defined propositions about using work modifications to promote early RTW.

Main Results:

  • Five rationales for supporting early RTW were identified: managing medical conditions, enhancing employee well-being, aiding workplace stakeholders, reducing societal costs, and professional fulfillment.
  • OPs recognized situations where early RTW with modifications is unsuitable, and variations in interpretation suggest differences in clinical practice.

Conclusions:

  • OPs perceive early RTW with work modifications as meaningful and largely beneficial.
  • The practice is context-dependent, and OPs' views highlight a need for targeted education to promote consistent application.