Publications by authors named "Helena Tinnerholm Ljungberg"

Background: Incorporating multiple perspectives and contexts in knowledge mobilisation for return-to-work after sick leave due to common mental disorders can promote interprofessional and organisational strategies for facilitating the return-to-work process. This study aimed to explore the facilitators of and barriers to return-to-work after common mental disorders. This exploration considered the perspectives of employees and managers and the realms of work and private life.

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Background: Young adults entering the workforce have an almost 40% greater risk of work-related mental health problems than other working age groups. Common mental disorders (CMDs) constitute the majority of such mental health problems. Managers are crucial in promoting a good psychosocial work environment and preventing sick leave.

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Objective: Common mental disorder (CMD) is the most common reason for sick leave among young employees in Sweden, with young women having a higher prevalence. There is a lack of studies focusing on young employees' own perceptions of sick leave. The aim was twofold: to investigate 1) perceived causes of sick leave due to CMD among young employees, and 2) differences and similarities among women and men.

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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in working life occurred, even in Sweden, where there was no general lockdown. The aim of this study was to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic was perceived as affecting the hindering and enabling factors among young employees with CMD to remain at or return to work, here as investigated from the perspective of young employees and managers.

Material And Methods: A qualitative design was applied with semistructured interviews with 23 managers and 25 young employees (20-29 years old).

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates why employees take sick leave due to common mental disorders (CMDs), focusing on work-life balance and the influence of gender norms.
  • - Researchers conducted interviews with 17 employees on sick leave and 11 managers, analyzing the data through a transactional and gender perspective to identify key themes.
  • - Key findings highlight struggles with work pressure, insecurity in unsupportive environments, balancing private responsibilities with flexible schedules, and managing emotions under difficult work conditions, suggesting the need for better communication and awareness in workplace policies.
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Following demands to regulate biomedicine in the post-war period, Sweden saw several political debates about research ethics in the 1970s. Many of the debates centered on fetal research and animal experiments. At stake were questions of moral permissibility, public transparency, and scientific freedom.

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