Search for dissertations about: "sick leave benefits"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words sick leave benefits.
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1. The Sick Leave Process : Sick Leave Guidelines, Sickness Certificates, and Experiences of Professionals
Abstract : Decisions on entitlement to sickness benefits and return to work interventions have substantial impact on individuals’ lives and on society. In most Western European countries, such decisions are based on sickness certificates, which should provide information on how a disease or injury reduces the individual’s work ability. READ MORE
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2. Sick-listing - attitudes and doctors' practice : With special emphasis on sick-listing practice in primary health care
Abstract : The aim of this study was to describe attitudes and doctors' practice regarding the sick-listing process. Using a questionnaire distributed among newly sick-listed patients, their doctors,employers and officials at the National Health Insurance office it was found that the patients held a more positive view on the beneficial effects of sick-listing. READ MORE
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3. Healthcare and patient factors affecting sick leave : From a primary health care perspective
Abstract : Background: For indeterminate reasons, there have been major variations in sick leave in Sweden, and many physicians have perceived sick leave assignments as burdensome.Aim: To gain more knowledge and understanding, from a perspective of primary health care, about factors in health care and patients that affect sick leave. READ MORE
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4. Women on sick leave for long-term musculoskeletal pain : Factors associated with work ability, well-being and return to work
Abstract : Background: Taking sick leave (SL) for long-term musculoskeletal pain (MSP), predominantly in the neck, shoulders and back, is common among women in Sweden. Long-term MSP affects their daily life and causes impaired work ability and long-term SL. READ MORE
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5. Sickness benefits and measures promoting return to work
Abstract : Background: Decisions concerning entitlement to sickness benefits have a substantial impact on the lives of individuals and on society. In most countries, such decisions are made by professionals working in public organisations, and there is much debate about the work performed by those experts, hence more knowledge is needed on this subject. READ MORE