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Support Needs for Return to Work Among Self-employed Workers: A Focus Group Study
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.).
Self-employed workers need better financial support and tailored information for returning to work (RTW) after sick leave. Autonomy aids RTW, but policy and guidance require optimization for this group.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Socioeconomic studies
- Public policy
Background:
- Self-employed individuals face unique challenges during sick leave and return to work (RTW).
- Understanding their specific needs is crucial for effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify facilitators, barriers, and support needs for Dutch self-employed workers during RTW after sick leave.
- To inform policy and practice for better supporting this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Conducted three focus groups with 15 Dutch self-employed workers on sick leave.
- Analyzed focus group transcripts using thematic content analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified five key themes: autonomy, social support, client management, financial security, and information access.
- Autonomy emerged as a facilitator for RTW.
- Participants highlighted needs for enhanced financial support, occupational health guidance, and specific RTW information.
Conclusions:
- Current national policies and support systems for self-employed workers' sick leave and RTW need improvement.
- Optimizing support is essential for facilitating a successful return to work for this population.
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