Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Cooperation between clinical and occupational health care practitioners is a key aspect of clinical work-integrating care. This study aimed to gain insight into patients' experiences, needs, and expectations regarding cooperation between medical specialists and occupational health physicians.
METHODS: A thematic qualitative study was conducted involving a total of 33 participants in eight online focus groups.
RESULTS: Participants indicated practitioners are currently working in an isolated manner. However, participants desired for partnership between specialists and occupational health physicians to address work-related concerns and showed a need for explanation of the consequences of their diagnosis, so this can be translated into their ability to work.
CONCLUSIONS: Currently, cooperation between clinical and occupational health care is lacking. Yet, some participants experienced that these disciplines could complement each other by working together to support patients in work participation.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | e395-e401 |
| Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2023 |
Keywords
- Humans
- Occupational Health Physicians
- Motivation
- Qualitative Research
- Focus Groups
- clinical medicine
- occupational medicine
- work
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