Search for dissertations about: "Return to work program"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Return to work program.

2. 1. Musculoskeletal Pain and Return to Work : A Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

   Author : Charlotta Marhold; Jan Lisspers; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Back pain; cognitive-behavioral; multidisciplinary; musculoskeletal; neck pain; prediction; prevention; rehabilitation; return to work; shoulder pain; sick leave; treatment; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; klinisk psykologi; Clinical Psychology;

   Abstract : Musculoskeltal pain is the most common diagnosis for being on sick leave two months or longer in Sweden. The societal costs have been estimated at almost 30 billion Swedish kronor per year. Research aimed at improving occupational rehabilitation is therefore crucial. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving Work Ability and Return to Work among Women on Long-term Sick Leave

   Author : Linda Ahlstrom; Högskolan i Borås; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; work disability; sickness absence; back to work; randomized controlled trial; chronic pain; musculoskeletal disorder; rehabilitation activity; female; cohort; longitudinal data; grounded theory; Vårdvetenskap; Integrated Caring Science; Integrerad vårdutveckling; Medical And Health Sciences Health Sciences Nursing Medicin Och Hälsovetenskap Hälsovetenskaper Omvårdnad Medical And Health Sciences Medicin Och Hälsovetenskap Work Disability Sickness Absence Back To Work Randomized Controlled Trial Chronic Pain Musculoskeletal Disorder Rehabilitation Activity Female Cohort Longitudinal Data Grounded Theory Vårdvetenskap Integrated Caring Science Integrerad Vårdutveckling;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain new knowledge of factors and interventions that improve work ability and return to work (RTW) among women on long-term sick leave from human service organizations (HSOs). The specific aims of the studies were: to evaluate the associations between the self-rated Work Ability Index (WAI) and Work Ability Score (WAS), and the relationship with prospective sick leave, symptoms, and health (Paper I); to investigate whether intervention with myofeedback training or intensive muscular strength training could decrease pain and increase work ability among women with neck pain (Paper II); to examine the associations between workplace rehabilitation and the combination of supportive conditions at work with work ability and RTW over time (Paper III); and to explore experiences, views, and strategies in the rehabilitation process for RTW (Paper IV). READ MORE

5. 3. Activation Policy in Action : A Street-Level Study of Social Assistance in the Swedish Welfare State

   Author : Katarina H. Thorén; Sydney Hans; Tapio Salonen; Jennifer Mosley; Jeanne Marsh; Växjö universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Activation policy; social assistance; street-level bureaucracy theory; front-line workers; implementation; welfare state; coping strategy; discretion; Social work; Socialt arbete; Socialt arbete; Social Work;

   Abstract : Work-related activation policies are currently developing in most western welfare states. Sweden is no exception and activation policies were introduced in the 1990s in many municipal social services organizations in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 4. Psychophysiological reactions to experimental stress : relations to pain sensitivity, position sense and stress perception

   Author : Marina Heiden; Eugene Lyskov; Tohr Nilsson; Ulf Lundberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : public health; autonomic activity; cognitive-behavioral training; muscle oxygenation; physical activity; position sense; pressure-pain thresholds; sick leave; stress; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

   Abstract : Stress and monotonous work contribute substantially to the development of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Yet, the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the process, particularly the involvement of autonomic regulation, remain unclear. READ MORE

7. 5. Work rehabilitation. Instrument development and women's perceptions of an intervention

   Author : Birgitta Wästberg; Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Work; assessment; daily activities; client’s perception; evaluation;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to contribute to the development of new instruments for use in work rehabilitation contexts and to investigate whether clients’ perceptions of their work environment changed while participating in a work rehabilitation programme, as well as how they perceived the programme. The work rehabilitation in focus was the Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO) programme. READ MORE