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J Lunt1, S Hemming1, J Elander1
1School of Psychology, College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|January 10, 2024
Summary
Long COVID significantly impacts female workers' ability to work. Flexible work arrangements and tailored support are crucial for sustained work ability and preventing job loss.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Long COVID (LC) presents significant challenges to work ability (WA), disproportionately affecting female workers.
- Understanding the lived experiences of female workers with LC is essential for developing effective WA support strategies.
- Existing research highlights the need for tailored interventions to mitigate worklessness risks associated with LC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the working conditions and circumstances influencing sustained WA among female workers with Long COVID.
- To identify key enablers and obstacles to returning to work (RTW) for this demographic.
- To inform strategies for mitigating worklessness risks in female workers experiencing LC.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing online semi-structured interviews with 10 female workers diagnosed with or self-reporting LC.
- Participants had attempted to return to work (RTW).
- Template analysis was used to identify themes related to WA enablers and obstacles, mapped onto a biopsychosocial model.
Main Results:
- Professional roles offering autonomy (where, when, how work is done) facilitated sustained WA.
- Key enablers included rapid healthcare access, sedentary work, supportive colleagues, integrated health and management support, and equitable organizational policies.
- Flexible, iterative, co-produced RTW planning that accommodates fluctuating symptoms is vital.
Conclusions:
- Lived experiences highlight the importance of autonomy, integrated support, and flexible RTW planning for sustained WA in female workers with LC.
- These findings enhance current guidance for supporting WA in individuals with LC.
- The identified principles are applicable to addressing worklessness in adults with complex long-term health conditions.
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