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Workplace Accommodation for Persons With IBD: What Is Needed and What Is Accessed
Tarun Chhibba1, John R Walker2, Kathryn Sexton2
1University of Manitoba IBD Clinical and Research Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need workplace accommodations like restroom access and flexible breaks during severe illness. Female sex, high symptom severity, and distress increase accommodation needs and difficulties.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Occupational Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impacts individuals' work capacity due to unpredictable illness flares.
- Workplace accommodations are crucial for maintaining employment for individuals with IBD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the need for workplace accommodations during acute illness among individuals with IBD.
- To identify common accommodations, their arrangement, and associated challenges.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to individuals with IBD recruited from a population-based registry.
- Data from 881 participants experiencing workplace IBD symptoms were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Most respondents (73%) reported severe to very severe IBD symptoms at work.
- Key accommodations included time for medical appointments (81%), toilet access (71%), and breaks (54%).
- Female sex, high symptom severity, and distress correlated with increased accommodation needs and implementation difficulties.
Conclusions:
- This study highlights essential workplace accommodations for IBD patients.
- It identifies factors influencing accommodation needs, reluctance to request them, and challenges in arrangement.
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