RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06543732

Vital@Work: Reintegration Program for Employees with Stress-related Complaints

Vital@Work: a Personalized Reintegration Program for Employees with Stress-related Complaints

Sponsor

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Enrollment

208 participants

Start Date

Jan 8, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Mental Health Return to Work

Summary

The objective of this study, Vital@Work reintegration program, is to support sick-listed workers with stress-related complaints in their return to work based on a personalized program. Therefore, the aim of this study is test whether participants supported by a tailored eHealth program, and if needed, additionally supported by a structured and stepwise Participatory Approach (PA) involving the sick-listed worker, their direct supervisor and a neutral party, show a faster and sustainable return to work as compared to participants in the control condition. This program is investigated in four different organizations, which differ in sector, size (small and large organizations), type of organization (private or public) and type of work.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 68 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Sick-listed employees from participating organisations (Amsterdam UMC, GGZ inGeest, Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie \[RSO\], and Transavia)
Aged 18-68
Between 2 and 12 weeks on sick leave
Suffering from stress-related complaints

Exclusion Criteria7

Non-sick-listed employees
Suffering from severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., suicidality, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia) or other chronic conditions (e.g., terminal illness) that could significantly affect the employee's mental health and, hence, prevent the return-to work process
Being pregnant or less than three months after delivery
Sick-listed for more than 12 weeks
Inability to complete either the eHealth modules or questionnaires
Presence of a legal conflict with the employer
Not signing informed consent

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Interventions

OTHERReturn to work program

The eHealth modules focus on psychoeducation, perceptions of return to work based on a personal plan including problem-solving exercises, relapse prevention, and continuous monitoring. If needed, followed by the participatory approach, a stepwise, collaborative approach to analyse and solve bottlenecks to develop a consensus-based plan for return to work.