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Patients' Experiences, Needs, and Expectations of Cooperation Between Medical Specialists and Occupational Health
Ilse J Oosting1, Lana Kluit, Frederieke G Schaafsma
1From the Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (I.J.O., L.K., F.G.S., A.B., C.A.M.v.B., A.G.E.M.d.B., A.d.W.); Amphia Hospital, Upper Limb Unit Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Breda, the Netherlands (A.B.); Heliomare Rehabilitation Centre, Research and Development, Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands (C.A.M.v.B.); and Amsterdam Public Health, Societal Participation and Health (L.K., C.A.M.v.B., A.d.W.); and Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (C.A.M.v.B.).
Objective:
Cooperation between clinical and occupational health care practitioners is a key aspect of clinical work-integrating care. This study aimed to gain insight into patients' experiences, needs, and expectations regarding cooperation between medical specialists and occupational health physicians.
Methods:
A thematic qualitative study was conducted involving a total of 33 participants in eight online focus groups.
Results:
Participants indicated practitioners are currently working in an isolated manner. However, participants desired for partnership between specialists and occupational health physicians to address work-related concerns and showed a need for explanation of the consequences of their diagnosis, so this can be translated into their ability to work.
Conclusions:
Currently, cooperation between clinical and occupational health care is lacking. Yet, some participants experienced that these disciplines could complement each other by working together to support patients in work participation.
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