TY - BOOK ID - 145127126 TI - Sick Leave Process : Sick Leave Guidelines, Sickness Certificates, and Experiences of Professionals PY - 2013 SN - 9789175196893 PB - Linkopings Universitet DB - UniCat KW - Sick leave. KW - Occupational health services. KW - Sick leave KW - Occupational health services UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:145127126 AB - This dissertation explores the intricacies of the sick leave process in Sweden, with a focus on sick leave guidelines, sickness certificates, and the experiences of healthcare professionals involved in the process. The research highlights the impact of sickness benefits and return-to-work interventions on individuals and society, emphasizing the importance of accurate assessments of work ability. The thesis investigates the quality of sickness certificates before and after the implementation of new guidelines in 2008, which aimed to improve the descriptions of activity limitations related to work. It includes three studies: analysis of sickness certificates in Östergötland County, statistical evaluations, and focus group discussions with primary health care professionals. The findings reveal challenges in the collaboration among healthcare providers, social insurance offices, employers, and occupational health services, suggesting that improvements are needed in communication and the use of team competencies to better assess work ability and patient needs. ER -