Facilitators and barriers for return to work among patients with post-COVID-19 condition: a qualitative interview study
PCC's multifactorial nature, complicated by work ability challenges, requires a holistic approach considering individual, social and work-related factors. Effective support involves understanding patients' experiences and fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, employers and the social security system to facilitate RTW, especially in prolonged cases.
Authors
- Jari Arokoski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-2235)
- Kirsi Kvarnström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3136-5972)
- Helena Liira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6577-3109)
- Aki Vuokko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8057-3235)
- Antti Malmivaara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9042-4450)
- Mikko Varonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3262-1967)
- Aleksandra Sulg
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FI)
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2025.2525434
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39
Funders
- Työsuojelurahasto