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  • 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.