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Mental health literacy among vocational rehabilitation professionals and their perception of employers in the return-to-work process

Porter, Susann LU ; Lexén, Annika LU and Bejerholm, Ulrika LU (2019) In Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 50(2). p.157-169
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Individuals with mental health problems often need support from vocational rehabilitation professionals in their return-To-work (RTW) process. Research has shown that this support can be deficient, with vocational rehabilitation professionals lacking relevant knowledge and an underlying belief in the individual's ability to resume a working life. More understanding is therefore needed of professionals' mental health literacy and their perception of and influence on employer roles in the RTW process. OBJECTIVE: To explore the mental health literacy of Swedish vocational rehabilitation professionals and their perception of employers in the RTW process. METHOD: Qualitative grounded theory study which included 22 interviews of... (More)

BACKGROUND: Individuals with mental health problems often need support from vocational rehabilitation professionals in their return-To-work (RTW) process. Research has shown that this support can be deficient, with vocational rehabilitation professionals lacking relevant knowledge and an underlying belief in the individual's ability to resume a working life. More understanding is therefore needed of professionals' mental health literacy and their perception of and influence on employer roles in the RTW process. OBJECTIVE: To explore the mental health literacy of Swedish vocational rehabilitation professionals and their perception of employers in the RTW process. METHOD: Qualitative grounded theory study which included 22 interviews of vocational rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with mental health problems in their RTW process. RESULTS: Three categories emerged: holding a position of power in the RTW process, viewing and believing in individuals' work ability plays a central role, and recognizing the employer's role as a key factor for realizing employment. CONCLUSION: Increasing the mental health literacy of vocational rehabilitation professionals is crucial since they have a decisive role with both clients and employers in the RTW process.

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Employment support, Mental health problems, Return-To-work, Vocational rehabilitation
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
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50
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2
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13 pages
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IOS Press
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1052-2263
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10.3233/JVR-180997
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English
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  author       = {{Porter, Susann and Lexén, Annika and Bejerholm, Ulrika}},
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  series       = {{Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation}},
  title        = {{Mental health literacy among vocational rehabilitation professionals and their perception of employers in the return-to-work process}},
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