Return to work in persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms: a survey study examining the perspectives of employees and managers
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Return to work in persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms: a survey study examining the perspectives of employees and managers. / Conradsen, Irene; Bang-Hansen, Victoria Eva ; Sørensen, Alexander N. ; Rytter, Hana Malá.
In: Brain Injury, No. doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2361620, 03.06.2024, p. 1-11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Return to work in persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms: a survey study examining the perspectives of employees and managers
AU - Conradsen, Irene
AU - Bang-Hansen, Victoria Eva
AU - Sørensen, Alexander N.
AU - Rytter, Hana Malá
PY - 2024/6/3
Y1 - 2024/6/3
N2 - ABSTRACT Objective: To examine challenges in return to work (RTW) for persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS) experienced by the affected employees and their managers. Methods: A survey of employees (S-E) and two surveys of managers (S-M1, S-M2) executed 4 months apart to capture time perspective. Inclusion: Adults aged 18-66 with PPCS >4 weeks, employed at time of mTBI who returned to work within the previous year. Managers involved in their RTW process. Outcome measures: Work status, working hours, work functioning (Work Role Functioning Questionnaire, WRFQ), work productivity.Results: 92 employees and 66 managers were recruited. 3/4 of the employees had returned to work but only 1/3 worked under similar conditions. Weekly working hours decreased from 36,3 hours (SD=10,5) before mTBI to 17,6 hours (SD=9,7). Employees had difficulties with tasks 43% of time (WRFQ). They needed more breaks, struggled with multitasking and work speed. 65.9% experienced affected work productivity. Managers reported lack of knowledge and difficulties assessing the number of working hours and suitable tasks. Conclusions: Most employees returned to work but only a minority worked under similar conditions as before mTBI. Employees and managers struggled to estimate workload. The affected employees and their workplaces need a long-term RTW support.
AB - ABSTRACT Objective: To examine challenges in return to work (RTW) for persons with persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS) experienced by the affected employees and their managers. Methods: A survey of employees (S-E) and two surveys of managers (S-M1, S-M2) executed 4 months apart to capture time perspective. Inclusion: Adults aged 18-66 with PPCS >4 weeks, employed at time of mTBI who returned to work within the previous year. Managers involved in their RTW process. Outcome measures: Work status, working hours, work functioning (Work Role Functioning Questionnaire, WRFQ), work productivity.Results: 92 employees and 66 managers were recruited. 3/4 of the employees had returned to work but only 1/3 worked under similar conditions. Weekly working hours decreased from 36,3 hours (SD=10,5) before mTBI to 17,6 hours (SD=9,7). Employees had difficulties with tasks 43% of time (WRFQ). They needed more breaks, struggled with multitasking and work speed. 65.9% experienced affected work productivity. Managers reported lack of knowledge and difficulties assessing the number of working hours and suitable tasks. Conclusions: Most employees returned to work but only a minority worked under similar conditions as before mTBI. Employees and managers struggled to estimate workload. The affected employees and their workplaces need a long-term RTW support.
KW - Faculty of Social Sciences
KW - hjernerystelse
KW - arbejde
KW - tilbagevenden i arbejde
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2361620
DO - https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2361620
M3 - Journal article
SP - 1
EP - 11
JO - Brain Injury
JF - Brain Injury
SN - 0269-9052
IS - doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2361620
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