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Jessiman-Perreault G, Gignac MAM, Thompson A, Smith PM. Understanding the Unmet Accommodation Needs of People Working with Mental or Cognitive Conditions: The Importance of Gender, Gendered Work, and Employment Factors. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2024; 34:251-264. [PMID: 37878157 PMCID: PMC10899322 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-023-10132-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Workplace support needs for women and men living with mental health conditions are not well understood. This study examined workplace accommodation and support needs among women and men with and without mental health or cognitive conditions and individual and workplace factors associated with having unmet needs. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 3068 Canadian workers collected information on disability, gender, gendered occupations, job conditions, work contexts, and workplace accommodations. Multivariable logistic regression analyses examined gender- and disability-based differences in unmet needs for workplace flexibility, work modifications, and health benefits, and the association of work context (i.e., work schedule, job sector) and job conditions (i.e., precarious work) on the likelihood of unmet accommodation needs. The additive (i.e., super- or sub-additive) and multiplicative effects of disability, gender, and occupational gender distribution on the probability of unmet accommodation needs were also assessed. RESULTS The most common unmet workplace accommodation was work modifications reported by 35.9% of respondents with mental/cognitive disability and workplace flexibility reported by 19.6% of individuals without a mental/cognitive disability. Women, employees in female dominant occupations, and participants with mental/cognitive disabilities were more likely to report unmet needs compared with men, employees in non-female dominant occupations, and participants without disabilities but these findings were largely explained by differences in job conditions and work contexts. No interacting effects on the likelihood of reporting unmet needs for workplace accommodations were observed. CONCLUSIONS To support employee mental health, attention is needed to address work contexts and job conditions, especially for people working with mental/cognitive disabilities, women, and workers in female-dominated occupations where unmet accommodation needs are greatest.
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- Geneviève Jessiman-Perreault
- Institute for Work and Health, 400 University Ave Suite 1800, Toronto, ON, M5G 1S5, Canada.
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St Room 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada.
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- Institute for Work and Health, 400 University Ave Suite 1800, Toronto, ON, M5G 1S5, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St Room 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St Room 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, 200 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3J1, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Institute for Work and Health, 400 University Ave Suite 1800, Toronto, ON, M5G 1S5, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St Room 500, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Wellington Rd, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
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Abed MG, Abed LG, Shackelford TK. A Qualitative, Small-Sample Study of Employment Challenges for People with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:346. [PMID: 38338230 PMCID: PMC10855392 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Many people live with disabilities and many countries worldwide are acting to provide people with disabilities opportunities to find and sustain gainful employment. Notwithstanding, people with disabilities still do not have the same access to employment as their counterparts without disabilities. Although some research has investigated these issues in Western countries, very little research has investigated these issues in the Middle East, in general, and in Saudi Arabia, in particular. The aim of the present study is to gain an initial understanding of the employment experiences of people with disabilities and prospective employers of people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. We identify several potential obstacles preventing people with disabilities from securing and maintaining gainful employment in Saudi Arabia. We secured qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with five prospective employers and five individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. We focused on identifying barriers to employment. The impact of demographic factors such as age, gender, and education on employment opportunities was also examined. The results suggest several practical conclusions and recommendations relating to improving and enhancing opportunities for employment for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia.
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- Mohaned G. Abed
- Department of Special Education, Faculty of Educational Graduate Studies, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Communication and Media Technology, College of Social Sciences and Media, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21493, Saudi Arabia;
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Farre A, Lunt L, Lee R, Verstappen S, McDonagh JE. Addressing education and employment outcomes in the provision of healthcare for young people with physical long-term conditions: A systematic review and mixed methods synthesis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 112:107765. [PMID: 37086594 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify and synthesise the experiences and benefits of addressing vocational issues in the provision of healthcare for young people (YP) with long-term conditions (LTCs). METHODS We searched 10 bibliographic databases. Restrictions were applied on publication date (1996-2020) and language (English). Two reviewers independently screened records against eligibility criteria. Articles reporting relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research were included. Quality appraisal was undertaken following study selection. Qualitative data were synthesised thematically, and quantitative data narratively. A cross-study synthesis integrated qualitative and quantitative findings. RESULTS 43 articles were included. Thematic synthesis of qualitative studies (n = 23) resulted in seven recommendations for intervention (psychological support; information/signposting; skills training; career advice; healthcare-school/workplace collaboration; social support; flexible/responsive care). The narrative synthesis summarised results of 17 interventions (n = 20 quantitative studies). The cross-study synthesis mapped interventions against recommendations. Transitional care was the intervention type that most comprehensively met our proposed recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Evidence from YP perspectives highlights that vocational development is an important area to address in healthcare provision. Robust intervention studies in this area are lacking. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Our evidence-based recommendations for intervention can support health professionals to better address vocational issues/outcomes. With minimal adaptations, transitional care interventions would be particularly well suited to deliver this.
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- Albert Farre
- School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK; NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK; NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK; NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK; NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Jetha A, Tucker L, Shahidi FV, Backman C, Kristman VL, Hazel EM, Perlin L, Proulx L, Chen C, Gignac MAM. How Does Job Insecurity and Workplace Activity Limitations Relate to Rheumatic Disease Symptom Trajectories in Young Adulthood? A Longitudinal Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2023; 75:14-21. [PMID: 35866747 PMCID: PMC10087832 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Workplace and labor market conditions are associated with the health of the working population. A longitudinal study was conducted among young adults with rheumatic disease to examine workplace activity limitations and job insecurity and their relationship with disease symptom trajectories. METHODS Three online surveys were administered to young adults with rheumatic disease over 27 months. Self-reported data on pain, fatigue, and disease activity were collected. Workplace activity limitations and job insecurity were measured. Group-based discrete mixture models determined pain, fatigue, and disease activity trajectory groups. Robust Poisson regression models were fitted to examine the relationship among workplace activity limitations, job insecurity, and trajectory group membership. RESULTS In total, 124 participants (mean ± SD age 29 ± 4.5 years) with rheumatic disease were recruited. At baseline, participants reported considerable workplace activity limitations (10.35 ± 5.8), and 36% of participants indicated experiencing job insecurity. We identified 2 latent rheumatic disease symptom trajectory groups. The first group had high persistent pain, fatigue, or disease activity; the second group had low persistent disease symptoms over time. Greater workplace activity limitations were associated with an increased relative risk (RR) of being in the high persistent severe pain (RR 1.02 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.01, 1.03]), fatigue (RR 1.02 [95% CI 1.01, 1.03]), and disease activity trajectory groups (RR 1.02 [95% CI 1.01, 1.03]). Job insecurity was associated with an increased RR of membership in the high persistent pain (RR 1.14 [95% CI 1.04, 1.25]) and disease activity trajectory groups (RR 1.11 [95% CI 1.00, 1.22]). CONCLUSION Workplace activity limitations and job insecurity represent working conditions that are associated with the health of young adults with rheumatic disease and should be examined as potential targets for intervention.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work & Health and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of British Columbia and British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada and EPID@Work Research Institute, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada
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- University of Toronto and St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jetha A, Tucker L, Backman C, Kristman VL, Bowring J, Hazel EM, Perlin L, Proulx L, Chen C, Gignac MAM. Rheumatic Disease Disclosure at the Early Career Phase and Its Impact on the Relationship Between Workplace Supports and Presenteeism. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2022; 74:1751-1760. [PMID: 33973368 PMCID: PMC9796415 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Young adults with rheumatic disease face challenges communicating health needs, accessing workplace support, and sustaining productivity. Our objective was to examine whether disclosure modifies the relationship between workplace support and presenteeism. METHODS An online survey was administered to Canadian young adults with rheumatic disease and asked about presenteeism (0 = health had no effect on work; 10 = health completely prevented working), workplace support need, availability, and use and whether health details were disclosed to an immediate supervisor. A multivariable robust linear regression model was conducted and stratified by those who did and did not disclose the details of their health to their supervisor. RESULTS A total of 306 participants completed the survey with a mean ± SD presenteeism score of 4.89 ± 2.65. More than 70% disclosed health details to their supervisor; those who disclosed reported greater presenteeism (mean ± SD 5.2 ± 2.5) when compared to those who did not disclose (mean ± SD 4.2 ± 2.61). Greater disease severity was associated with disclosure. Half of the participants reported unmet workplace support needs (53%), 32% reported that their workplace support needs were met, and 15% reported exceeded workplace support needs. The relationship between presenteeism and workplace support needs was modified by disclosure. For participants who disclosed, workplace support needs that were unmet (β = 1.59 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.75, 2.43]) and that were met (β = 1.25 [95% CI 0.39, 2.11]) were associated with greater presenteeism when compared to those with exceeded workplace support needs. CONCLUSION To address presenteeism, strategies should be developed for young adults with rheumatic disease to foster access to available workplace supports and to navigate disclosure decisions.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work and Health and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- University of British Columbia and British Columbia Children's HospitalVancouverBritish ColumbiaCanada
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- University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research CanadaVancouverBritish ColumbiaCanada
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- Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, and Lakehead UniversityThunder BayOntarioCanada
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- University of Toronto and St. Michael's HospitalTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient AllianceOttawaOntarioCanada
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- Institute for Work and HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Institute for Work and Health and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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Reims N, Schels B. Typical school-to-work transitions of young adults with disabilities in Germany - a cohort study of recipients of vocational rehabilitation services after leaving school in 2008. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5834-5846. [PMID: 34493129 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1948115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE In Germany, vocational rehabilitation (VR) for young people with disabilities (YPWD) aims to counteract disadvantages on the training and labour markets. However, the school-to-work transitions (STWT) among YPWD are underexplored. This study investigates to what extent and for whom VR provides an institutional bridge into employment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on representative administrative data of the German Federal Employment Agency, young people in VR are observed for 6.5 years after completing lower or intermediate secondary education in 2008. Using optimal matching and cluster analysis, six typical STWT trajectories are identified. RESULTS Most of the YPWD completed company-external vocational training, some undertook regular in-firm training. These forms of training often lead to regular employment, albeit with a delay for some. Other young people are guided from training in sheltered workshops into sheltered employment. Another group exhibits problematic STWTs in which recurring unemployment and (non-training) programmes fail to lead to training or employment. CONCLUSIONS VR combined with in-firm or company-external vocational training can facilitate the STWTs of people with disabilities. However, individuals from poor families are less likely to benefit from VR. Similarly, restricted capabilities and problematic STWTs are observed when young people drop out of VR due to poor cooperation.Implications for rehabilitationVocational training often is a prerequisite for labour market entry; however, if the structural conditions on the local labour market are unfavourable, young people with disabilities do not take up employment.Training within sheltered workshops often leads to highly institutionalised trajectories that should be reconsidered to permit greater permeability into the regular labour market.As young people with problematic STWT more often come from poor households, they should be targeted to a greater extent in the context of VR counselling.
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- Nancy Reims
- Institute for Employment Research (IAB), Nuremberg, Germany
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- Institute for Employment Research (IAB), Nuremberg, Germany.,University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.,University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Lee JJY, Laxer RM, Feldman BM, Barber CEH, Batthish M, Berard R, Tucker LB, Levy DM. Variations in Pediatric Rheumatology Workforce and Care Processes Across Canada. J Rheumatol 2021; 49:197-204. [PMID: 34334367 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.201611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine Canadian pediatric rheumatology workforce and care processes. METHODS Pediatric rheumatologists and allied health professionals (AHPs) participated. A designee from each academic centre provided workforce information including number of providers, total and breakdown of full-time equivalents (FTE), and triage processes. We calculated the clinical care FTE (cFTE) available per 75,000 (recommended benchmark) and 300,000 (adjusted) children using 2019 census data. The national workforce deficit was calculated as the difference between current and expected cFTEs. Remaining respondents were asked about ambulatory practices. RESULTS The response rate of survey A (workforce information) and survey B (ambulatory practice information) was 100% and 54%, respectively. The majority of rheumatologists (91%) practiced in academic centres. The median number of rheumatologists per centre was 3 (IQR:3) and median cFTE was 1.8 (IQR:1.5). The median cFTE per 75,000 was 0.2 (IQR:0.3) with a national deficit of 80 cFTEs. With the adjusted benchmark, there was no national deficit but a regional maldistribution of rheumatologists. All centres engaged in multidisciplinary practices with a median of 4 different AHPs, although the median FTE for AHPs was ≤1. Most centres (87%) utilized a centralized triage process. Of 9 (60%) centres that used an electronic triage process, 6 were able to calculate wait times. Most clinicians integrated quality improvement practices, such as pre-visit planning (68%), post-visit planning (68%), and periodic health outcome monitoring (36-59%). CONCLUSION This study confirms a national deficit at the current recommended benchmark. Most rheumatologists work in multidisciplinary teams, but AHP support may be inadequate.
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- Jennifer J Y Lee
- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; McMaster Children's Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada; Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Sources of Support: Jennifer JY Lee is funded by the SickKids Clinician Scientist Training Program Study funding is provided by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. Address correspondence to: Deborah M. Levy, MD, MSc, FRCPC The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) 555 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8.
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Jetha A, Tucker LB, Chen C, Gignac MAM. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Employment of Canadian Young Adults With Rheumatic Disease: Findings From a Longitudinal Survey. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2021; 73:1146-1152. [PMID: 33973377 PMCID: PMC8212105 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objective The COVID‐19 pandemic has had considerable economic repercussions for young workers. The current study was undertaken to examine the impact of the pandemic on the employment of young adults with rheumatic disease and on perceptions of work and health. Methods Surveys were administered to young adults with rheumatic disease prior to and following the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Surveys asked about employment status and collected information on sociodemographic, disease/health, and work‐context factors. Items also asked about the perceived impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on work and health. A generalized estimating equation model was fitted to examine the effect of the pandemic on employment. Results In total, 133 young adults completed the pre–COVID‐19 pandemic survey (mean age 28.9 years, 82% women). When compared to the pre–COVID‐19 pandemic period, employment decreased from 86% to 71% following the pandemic, but no other changes were identified in sociodemographic, disease/health, or work‐context factors. The time period following the COVID‐19 pandemic was associated with a 72% lower odds of employment compared to the pre‐pandemic period (odds ratio 0.28 [95% confidence interval 0.11–0.71]). Those with a postsecondary education or who reported more mental job demands were more likely to be employed following the onset of the pandemic. Also, a majority of participants reported that the pandemic affected health care (83%), treatment access (54%), working conditions (92%), and occupational health and safety (74%). Conclusion The onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic had socioeconomic implications for young people with rheumatic disease. To support economic recovery for individuals with rheumatic disease, strategies to promote employment should be designed that account for the young adult life phase and occupational characteristics.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work & Health and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- British Columbia Children's Hospital and University of British Columbia,, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Perri M, McColl MA, Khan A, Jetha A. Scanning and synthesizing Canadian policies that address the school-to-work transition of youth and young adults with disabilities. Disabil Health J 2021; 14:101122. [PMID: 34176778 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Disability faced by a young person can impact the school-to-work transition and shape health and well-being over the life course. Unique barriers to entry and advancement within the labor market that are relevant to young people with disabilities underscore the need for tailored policy-level supports. OBJECTIVES To examine and describe policies that support the school-to-work transition of young people with disabilities in Canada. METHODS A scan of policies which focused on the school-to-work transition of young people with disabilities across Canada was conducted between June 2019 and January 2020. Searches were completed within federal, provincial and territorial policy portals. Each policy relating to employment participation of people with disabilities was summarized. Policies that focused on the school-to-work-specific were synthesized using Bemelmans-Vidic, Rist and Vedung's policy tool framework. RESULTS A total of 36 policies were identified by our scan that focused on the employment of people with disabilities. Only five policies explicitly addressed the school-to-work transition. All existing policies were implemented at the provincial level and aimed to promote entry into employment. The synthesis of policies revealed that financial policy tools were primarily used to incentivize employment, provision of workplace accommodations, or the development and implementation of job readiness programs. CONCLUSION Our analysis of federal, provincial and territorial policies in Canada uncovered a limited number of policies that specifically support the school-to-work transition. Addressing these policy gaps can increase the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the labor market.
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- Melissa Perri
- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Durand MJ, Coutu MF, Tremblay D, Sylvain C, Gouin MM, Bilodeau K, Kirouac L, Paquette MA, Nastasia I, Coté D. Insights into the Sustainable Return to Work of Aging Workers with a Work Disability: An Interpretative Description Study. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2021; 31:92-106. [PMID: 32347441 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-020-09894-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose A sustainable return to work (S-RTW) following prolonged work disability poses particular challenges as workers age. This article provides a synthesis of the factors and issues involved in a S-RTW process for aging workers following such a disability. Methods Using interpretive description methods, a critical review was conducted of the literature specifying return-to-work factors and issues for aging workers with regard to four major causes of work disability (musculoskeletal disorders, common mental disorders, cancer or other chronic diseases). The initial review concerned the 2000-2016 literature, and was subsequently updated for November 2016-December 2018. To further explore and contextualise the results of this literature review, four focus groups were held with stakeholders, representing the workplace, insurance, and healthcare systems and workers. Qualitative thematic analysis was performed. Results Fifty-five articles were reviewed and 35 stakeholders participated in the focus groups. Returning to work and staying at work appear to be particularly challenging for aging workers, who face notable issues and stigma concerning their ability to meet work demands, as well as their mobilisation and engagement in these processes. Such findings echo in many ways the main assertions of the literature on aging at work, except those regarding the transformation of capacities with aging, which is not mentioned in relation to workers with a work disability. The influence of healthcare and compensation systems on the S-RTW of aging work-disabled workers has also received little attention to date. Conclusions The results underscore that aging workers with a disability are frequently vulnerable in terms of their health or their jobs. Intersectoral efforts are needed to remedy this situation to keep them at work.
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- Marie-José Durand
- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Department of Management and Human Resource Management, School of Management, Université de Sherbrooke, 2500 Boulevard de l'Université, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 2R1, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Station Centre-ville, PO Box 6128, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Department of Industrial Relations, Université Laval, 1025 avenue des Sciences-Humaines, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Centre d'action en prévention et réadaptation des incapacités au travail (CAPRIT), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
- Centre de recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Suite 200, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC, H3A 3C2, Canada
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- Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), 505 Boulevard De Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC, H3A 3C2, Canada
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Jetha A, Theis KA, Boring MA, Murphy LB, Guglielmo D. Depressive Symptoms and the Arthritis-Employment Interface: A Population-Level Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2021; 73:65-77. [PMID: 32702187 PMCID: PMC10481427 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the relationship between depressive symptoms, arthritis, and employment, and to determine whether this relationship differs across young, middle-age, and older working-age adults with arthritis. METHODS Data from the US National Health Interview Survey from 2013-2017 were analyzed. Analyses were restricted to adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis of working age (ages 18-64 years) with complete data on depressive symptoms (n = 11,380). Covariates were sociodemographic information, health, and health system utilization variables. Employment prevalence was compared by self-reported depressive symptoms. We estimated percentages, as well as univariable and multivariable logistic regression models, to examine the relationship between depression and employment among young adults (ages 18-34 years), middle-age adults (ages 35-54 years), and older adults (ages 55-64 years). RESULTS Among all working-age US adults with arthritis, the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 13%. Those reporting depressive symptoms had a higher prevalence of fair/worse health (60%) and arthritis-attributable activity limitations (70%) compared to those not reporting depression (23% and 39%, respectively). Respondents with depressive symptoms reported significantly lower employment prevalence (30%) when compared to those not reporting depressive symptoms (66%) and lower multivariable-adjusted association with employment (prevalence ratio 0.88 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.83-0.93]). Middle-age adults reporting depression were significantly less likely to be employed compared to their counterparts without depression (prevalence ratio 0.83 [95% CI 0.77-0.90]); similar but borderline statistically significant relationships were observed for both young adults (prevalence ratio 0.86 [95% CI 0.74-0.99]) and older adults (prevalence ratio 0.94 [95% CI 0.86-1.03]). CONCLUSION For adults with arthritis, depressive symptoms are associated with not participating in employment. Strategies to reduce arthritis-related work disability may be more effective if they simultaneously address mental health.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work and Health, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Berkovic D, Briggs AM, Ayton D, Parker C, Ackerman I. Arthritis-related work outcomes experienced by younger to middle-aged adults: a systematic review. Occup Environ Med 2020; 78:225-236. [PMID: 32847992 DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2020-106640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to systematically identify, appraise and synthesise evidence on work-related outcomes experienced by younger to middle-aged adults (aged 16-50 years) with arthritis. METHODS Eligible studies were identified in Medline, PsycINFO, Embase and CINAHL in January 2020. Quantitative and qualitative studies containing self-reported data on work-related outcomes on younger/middle-aged adults with arthritis were included. Quality assessment was undertaken using validated quality appraisal tools from the Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTS Thirty-four studies were identified for inclusion. Work outcomes were organised around five themes: (1) arthritis-related work productivity outcomes, (2) arthritis-related work participation outcomes, (3) other arthritis-related workplace outcomes, (4) barriers to work participation associated with arthritis and (5) enablers to work participation associated with arthritis. Arthritis was associated with work limitations on the Workplace Activity Limitations Scale (average scores ranging from 5.9 (indicating moderate workplace difficulty) to 9.8 (considerable workplace difficulty)), and higher work disability prevalence rates (range: 6%-80%) relative to healthy populations. Arthritis was not associated with decreased absenteeism on the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire (mean (SD) 7.9% (14.0%)), indicating low levels of absenteeism, similar to healthy populations. As work outcomes were commonly binary, person-centred (qualitative) perspectives on barriers and enablers augmented the quantitative findings. CONCLUSION Arthritis is commonly associated with poorer work outcomes for younger/middle-aged adults relative to healthy populations. Additional research focusing solely on the workplace needs of younger/middle-aged population groups is required to inform tailored interventions and workplace support initiatives to maximise productive working years.
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- Danielle Berkovic
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Jetha A, Gignac MAM, Bowring J, Tucker S, Connelly CE, Proulx L, Martin Ginis KA. Supporting Arthritis and Employment Across the Life Course: A Qualitative Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 70:1461-1468. [PMID: 29381838 DOI: 10.1002/acr.23523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the need for and availability and use of formal and informal workplace resources and to uncover differences across the life course in adults with arthritis. METHODS Focus groups and interviews were conducted with young (aged 18-34 years; n = 7), middle-aged (35-54 years; n = 13), and older adults (≥55 years; n = 25) with a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, or other rheumatic disease. Participants were asked about their employment experiences, formal and informal workplace resource needs, and availability and use of workplace resources. Differences based on chronological, functional, psychosocial, organizational, and lifespan dimensions of age were examined. A modified grounded theory approach was used to inductively analyze the data. RESULTS Young, middle-aged, and older adult participants required similar workplace resources. Across all participants, scheduling modifications tended to be the most needed workplace resource. In contrast, the perceived availability and use of formal workplace resources differed among participants. Young adult participants and those who were newer to their jobs reported that workplace resources were less available and utilized. Middle-aged and older adults reported greater availability of workplace resources. Scheduling accommodations and at-work modifications were the workplace resources that were used most by middle-aged and older adults, respectively. CONCLUSION Similar workplace resources could meet the employment needs of individuals with arthritis across the life course. Attention should be paid to young adults and those who are new to their jobs, because they may perceive more barriers to accessing formal workplace resources and be susceptible to work disability.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Work and Health and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Kontio T, Viikari-Juntura E, Solovieva S. Effect of Osteoarthritis on Work Participation and Loss of Working Life-years. J Rheumatol 2019; 47:597-604. [PMID: 31043546 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.181284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine to what extent disabling osteoarthritis (OA), leading to a prolonged sickness absence (SA), interferes with work participation and shortens working life-years. METHODS A total of 4704 wage earners aged 30 to 59 years, whose SA due to OA started in 2006, were followed until October 31, 2014. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to plot sustained (at least 28 consecutive days) return-to-work curves. The associations of potential determinants with early exit from paid employment were examined applying Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. Years expected to be spent in different work participation statuses until statutory retirement age were estimated based on daily work participation statuses using adapted Sullivan method. RESULTS Persons with knee OA showed the fastest, and persons with hip OA the slowest, sustained return to work. Although most participants typically were at work during the first year of followup, a considerable proportion was permanently retired. Male sex, older age, low education, long initial SA, and having not returned to work sustainably, as well as receiving vocational rehabilitation, predicted early exit from paid employment during the followup. Overall, only 45-53% of potential working life-years were estimated to be spent at work, being highest for the oldest age group. CONCLUSION Our study showed a considerable effect of OA on work participation and working life duration. Clinicians should avoid prescription of long SA or temporary work disability due to OA without a clear treatment or return-to-work plan.
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- Tea Kontio
- From the University of Helsinki; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.,T. Kontio, MD, University of Helsinki; E. Viikari-Juntura, MD, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health; S. Solovieva, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
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- From the University of Helsinki; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.,T. Kontio, MD, University of Helsinki; E. Viikari-Juntura, MD, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health; S. Solovieva, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
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- From the University of Helsinki; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland. .,T. Kontio, MD, University of Helsinki; E. Viikari-Juntura, MD, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health; S. Solovieva, PhD, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.
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Jetha A, Bowring J, Furrie A, Smith F, Breslin C. Supporting the Transition into Employment: A Study of Canadian Young Adults Living with Disabilities. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2019; 29:140-149. [PMID: 29696476 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-018-9772-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Objective To examine the job accommodation and benefit needs of young adults with disabilities as they transition into employment, and their perceived barriers to meeting support needs. Methods An online survey was conducted of 155 Canadian young adults with disabilities (mean age = 25.8 years). Respondents were either employed or seeking employment, and were asked about their need for health benefits, and soft (e.g., flexible scheduling) and hard accommodations (e.g., ergonomic interventions), and perceived accommodation barriers. Disability characteristics (e.g., disability type), demographic details and work context information were collected. Multivariable logistic analyses were conducted to examine the factors associated with a greater need for health benefits and hard and soft accommodations. Result Participants reported having a physical (79%), psychological (79%) or cognitive/learning disability (77%); 68% had > 1 disability. Over half (55%) were employed. Health benefits and soft accommodations were most needed by participants. Also, an average of six perceived accommodation barriers were indicated; difficulty with disability disclosure was most frequently reported. More perceived accommodation barriers were associated with a greater need for health benefits (OR 1.17, 95% CI 1.04-1.31) and soft accommodations (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.01-1.27). A psychological disability was a associated with a greater need for health benefits (OR 2.91, 95% CI 1.09-7.43) and soft accommodations (OR 3.83, 95% CI 1.41-10.42). Discussion Employers can support the employment of young adults with disabilities through provision of extended health benefits and soft accommodations. Addressing accommodation barriers could minimize unmet workplace need, and improve employment outcomes for young adults with disabilities as they begin their career and across the life course.
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- Arif Jetha
- Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2E9, Canada.
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2E9, Canada
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- National Educational Association for Disabled Students, Ottawa, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 2E9, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
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Bonaccio S, Connelly CE, Gellatly IR, Jetha A, Martin Ginis KA. The Participation of People with Disabilities in the Workplace Across the Employment Cycle: Employer Concerns and Research Evidence. JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND PSYCHOLOGY 2019; 35:135-158. [PMID: 32269418 PMCID: PMC7114957 DOI: 10.1007/s10869-018-9602-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Despite legislation on diversity in the workplace, people with disabilities still do not experience the same access to work opportunities as do their counterparts without disabilities. Many employers have been shown to harbor sincere yet ill-founded views about the work-related abilities of people with disabilities; these negative views are often a result of interrelated concerns that permeate the entire employment cycle. In this paper, we provide evidence-based responses to 11 specific concerns that employers have about people with disabilities, from pre-employment and entry experiences to the final dissolution of the employment relationship. At each stage of the employment cycle, we summarize and evaluate the relevant empirical evidence and provide recommendations for organizations committed to creating more effective, equitable, and inclusive workplaces for all individuals. We also suggest avenues for future research.
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- Silvia Bonaccio
- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada
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- Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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