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Interventions to Enhance Work Participation of Workers with a Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review

February 2nd 2017, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm N/A
Chapter:	Webinar
Language:	English
URL:	cirpd.org/Webinars/Pages/Webinar.aspx?wbID=135

Cost:

Members - $0.00
Non Members - $0.00
(CDN, HST included)

Presenters:
Marloes Vooijs, MSc
Marloes Vooijs, MSc Doctoral Candidate, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center Marloes Vooijs is a PhD-student at the Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her research focuses on supporting work participation of people with a chronic disease, in which she aims to gather information on aspects and interventions independent of diagnosis. In her research she also focuses on the role of the individuals with a chronic disease in their participation in work and how they value their work.
Description:
Marloes Vooijs presents her research, in which she provides more information on the factors associated with work participation of people with a chronic disease. The focus of the presentation is on which interventions could be effectively implemented to support participation at work for people with a chronic disease, independent of diagnosis. Information on both the factors and interventions is obtained through the performance of a systematic review of the international literature. Based on the presentation, you will learn: - The rationale of the focus on enhancing work participation of people with a chronic disease; - Which factors positively and negatively influence work participation irrespective of diagnosis; - Which interventions are effective to enhance work participation irrespective of diagnosis.
Special Notes:
The Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability is a non-profit dedicated to the prevention and reduction of pain, pain suffering, and workplace disability. Our webinars are FREE to attend, and we will provide proof of attendance for a low fee of $15.