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| Titel: |
Experiencing work as a daily challenge: The case of scleroderma |
| Auteur: |
Mendelson, Cindy Poole, Janet L. Allaire, Saralynn |
| Verschenen in: |
Work |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 44 (2012) nr. 4 pagina's 405-413 |
| Jaar: |
2012-05-31 |
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OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the physical and discretionary aspects of work that people with scleroderma (SSc) find difficult. This article describes the findings from a study that explored the challenges and adaptations made by individuals with SSc to continue to work. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-two employed individuals with SSc participated. Participants were predominantly women (82%), white (79%), and well educated (M=16.9 years). The average age was 47.3 years, and 60.6% were married. Mean disease duration was 9.7 years, and 56.2% had diffuse SSc. Mean years on the job was 10.2 (SD ± 8.8), and 71.9% worked at least 35 hours per week. METHODS: Participants engaged in a single structured interview about work-related challenges and adaptations. Content and thematic analysis was used to identify key themes across the interviews. RESULTS: Employees with SSc experienced Work as a daily challenge. This central theme described the general work experience for most participants. Three subthemes described their specific experiences: The work environment: Opportunities, challenges, and accommodations; Career planning; and Supportive others. CONCLUSIONS: The participants were anxious to find scenarios that allowed them to continue to work. Worksite accommodations and flexibility in scheduling can make the difference between working and disability. |
| Uitgever: |
IOS Press |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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