Table 4.
Determinant | Methods from theory | Strategy | Tools/Materials |
Risk perception and knowledge | Passive learning/providing information | Providing written and verbal information | Letter sent to E explaining the research |
OP explains that early RTW does not increase complaints | |||
OP explains about risk of ending in work disability scheme | |||
Researcher explains PW intervention in phone call and sends invitation with brochure, OP also explains and RC guides PW intervention | |||
RC contributes to brainstorm for solutions | |||
Active processing of information | Evaluating understanding | OP instructs inventory of stressors to E as home assignment. | |
Inventory of barriers for RTW in PW intervention. | |||
Attitude | Verbal persuasion | Providing arguments | OP provides arguments why sick leave does not have to be experienced passively, change in behavior |
OP and RC emphasise the importance of consensus | |||
Skills | Guided practise | Guided practise | Practise explanation of barriers to S with RC. |
Self-efficacy | Positive reinforcement | Providing feedback | RC focuses on work abilities of E |
Evaluation | RC evaluates by phone | ||
Outcome expectations | Check for comprehension | Ask E to summarize | OP and RC ask E to summarize expectations with regard to PW intervention |
Safety and equality | Guidance by independent person | Train RC to guide PW intervention | Train RC to guide PW intervention |
Create openness and respect | Respect each others barriers and solutions | RC avoids discussion between E and S about truth of barriers | |
Support | Prevent inhibition | Avoid fixed appointments about RTW before starting PW intervention | OP does not establish RTW date before starting PW intervention |
Support from work environment | Participation of supervisor in RTW process | Increased participation of supervisor in RTW process through PW intervention |
Theoretical methods matched with practical strategies identified for the Participatory Workplace intervention program. E = employee, OP = occupational physician, RC = RTW coordinator, S = supervisor.