Focus on Motivation in the Work Rehabilitation Planning Process: A Qualitative Study from the Employer's Perspective

Authors: Gard G.¹; Larsson A.²

Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, Volume 13, Number 3, September 2003 , pp. 159-167(9)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Since the working environment act was passed in 1991, employers in Sweden are toplan and control the working environment conditions in workplaces. They are responsible for organized rehabilitation at the workplace including the development of rehabilitation plans and a plan for interventions in order for a sick-listed client to be able to return to work. The aim of this study was to describe employers' experiences of how motivation can be improved in a work rehabilitation process. Qualitative interviews were performed with 10 employers who had employees that had taken part in a period of vocational rehabilitation at a rehabilitation center in the north of Sweden, over a 2-year period. The result showed that increased focus on motivation for change is needed in work rehabilitation. The clients' motivation for change could be improved by a focus on motivational conversations at the workplace aiming at motivation for change in their working and living conditions. The employers' power of initiative, competence, economic resources, and motivation are needed for creative solutions at the workplace.

Keywords: employer; work rehabilitation planning; motivation

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Health Science, Luleå University of Technology, Hedenbrovägen, Boden, Sweden; gunvor.gard@hv.luth.se 2: Department of Health Science, Luleå University of Technology, Hedenbrovägen, Boden, Sweden

Publication date: 2003-09-01