Box 3.

RTW facilitators, from the perspective of workers with CMDs

A. Work adaptations

A1. Structural or temporary work adjustments

A2. Structural changes in the work pressure/context (less job strain, fewer working hours, fewer stimuli)

B. Adequate management, policy and supervision/guidance

B1. No pressure on the return, enable work accommodations

B2. An active reintegration policy

B3. Supervision/guidance and communication: providing structure and clarity, managing expectations

B4. Supervisor’s appreciation for the worker’s situation

B5. Opportunity to get decision authority

C. Fulfilling relationship with supervisor and/or colleagues

C1. Support from supervisor

C2. Interest/empathy and support from colleagues

C3. Being accepted/feeling safe at work

C4. Sharing responsibilities with co-workers

D. Helpful thoughts and motivation

D1. Acceptance and self-reflection

D2. High sense of responsibility

D3. Exploring the value of work, having perspective (other job)

E. Effective behaviour: what the worker can do

E1. Disclosure and explain situation to work environment

E2. Take time to recover: taking rest and keeping distance from work

E3. Actively focus on recovery: keep a daily structure and continue to be active

E4. Keep in contact with work

E5. Guard limits and regain/remain in control

F. Private life context

F1. Work-home balance

F2. Accommodations in private life

F3. Support from family and friends

G. Professional guidance

G1. Professional support, guidance from a coach