The Process of Rehabilitation, Return and Stay at Work of Aging Workers Who Suffered an Occupational Injury: A Portrait Based on the Experience of Canadian Stakeholders

Overview

Journal J Occup Rehabil

Publisher Springer

Specialties Occupational Medicine
Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2022 May 23

PMID 35604529

Authors

Alexandra Lecours

Melissa Laliberte

Marie-Michele Lord

Guillaume Leonard

Jean Ruel

Affiliations

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to paint a picture of the factors that influence the process of rehabilitation, return, and stay at work, for aging workers who have suffered an occupational injury.

Methods: Based on a descriptive interpretative research design, the authors conducted interviews with 23 participants (i.e., aging workers, workers' representatives, employers, insurers, and rehabilitation professionals) to gather their perspectives. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis.

Results: Fifteen factors related to the worker, health system, workplace, or compensation system were identified. These factors prevail during rehabilitation, return to work, stay at work, or the entire process.

Conclusions: This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge regarding three main ideas: (1) the importance of not placing the responsibility on the worker in this complex process, (2) the key role of the compensation system, and (3) the necessity of transforming work to reduce ageism.

Citing Articles

Rehabilitating Workers Aged 55 and Over: Professionals' Perspectives and Solutions.

Durand M, Coutu M, Lecours A, Leonard G, Lederer V, Nastasia I J Occup Rehabil. 2024; .

PMID: 39261413 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-024-10236-5.

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