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Mariska de Wit1, Alexandra Montanus, Astrid Bosma
1From the Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Public and Occupational Health, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (M.W.); Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Societal Participation & Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (M.W., A.M., A.B., T.J.); and Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (A.M., A.B., T.J.).
Objective:
The aim of this study is to gain insight into the facilitators, barriers, and support needs of Dutch self-employed workers when returning to work (RTW) after sick leave.
Methods:
Three focus groups were conducted, involving 15 Dutch self-employed workers who were on sick leave due to health problems. The transcripts were analyzed through thematic content analysis.
Results:
Five main themes regarding barriers, facilitators, and needs of self-employed workers to RTW were identified: autonomy, social support, client management, financial security, and information on sick leave. Having autonomy was considered a facilitator for RTW. However, the participants expressed a need for more financial support, additional guidance from occupational health professionals, and tailored information regarding RTW.
Conclusions:
The results of this study emphasize a need for optimizing national policy and support for self-employed workers regarding sick leave and RTW.
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