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.
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
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
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Lead sponsor
Health Holland
Collaborator
Trimbos
Collaborator