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Workplace Adjustment Measures to Maintain the Ability to Work of People with Multiple Sclerosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to early retirement in one-third of patients. The aim of this study is to analyze the difficulties at work and to collect suggestions for support measures at the workplace to maintain the ability to work for people with MS. Methods: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 people affected by MS. The participants’ experiences with workplace support were summarized and suggestions for workplace measures were presented. Results: Lack of offers of health-related measures and missing adjustments of the workplace has been analyzed. Offering flexible working hours and measures against fatigue is desired. Intensifying the cooperation between labor market service, health care providers and companies can help reintegrate affected people. Conclusions: Workplace education about MS and health-related measures is needed. Technical adaptations and flexible working hours can support in maintaining workability. Measures against fatigue must be developed and companies must set further measures to support people with illnesses.

Source: Sclerosis

DOI: 10.3390/sclerosis3040036

Authors: Mona-Elisa Eberharter, Harald Stummer

Institutions: Seeburg Castle University, UMIT TIROL - Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology

Language: English

Topic: Disability Education and Employment

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207