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Our aims were (i) to explore why it is that one worker with a health
problem is able to stay at work while the other is not, (ii)
to identify signals
for decreased functioning at work, and (iii) to explore if and how this can be
measured. METHOD: We conducted three focus groups: with workers with a health
problem, occupational physicians, and human resources managers/supervisors.
RESULTS: Individual differences in coping strategies, motivation, believes,
attitudes, and values were mentioned. All three groups reported that the
supervisor is the key figure in the functioning at work of workers with health
problems. The supervisor can facilitate the work accommodation of workers and
help optimizing functioning at work. The identified signals might contribute to
the development of an instrument. Conditions for use were suggested, i.e. a
"safe" setting. CONCLUSIONS: This focus group study provided insight in why it is
that one worker is able to stay at work while the other is not, according to the
opinions of three different groups. Although all three groups reported that the
supervisor is the key figure in the functioning at work of workers with health problems, there are differences between how the three stakeholders perceive the
situation.

Langue : ANGLAIS