evelopment and Evaluation of a Continuous Employment Support Model for Employees on Temporary Leave Due to Depression

2020 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 16K20844
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Gerontological nursing
• Research Institution: Mie University (2019-2020); Takarazuka University (2018); Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts (2016-2017)
• Principal Investigator: Oe Masato 三重大学, 医学系研究科, 講師 (60756253)
• Project Period (FY): 2016-04-01 – 2021-03-31
• Keywords: うつ病 / 双極性障害 / 就労継続 / 休職 / 復職

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we conducted an interview-based survey on the personal experiences of workers who have continued working after a taking leave of absence or quitting their job due to depression, bipolar disorder, or a similar illness. Results were qualitatively and descriptively analyzed from the perspectives of “coping behavior,” “factors enabling continuous employment,” and “resilience in the context of continuous employment.” Based on these results as well as studies pertaining to the care of patients with depression and bipolar disorder, the following guidelines were developed to provide support for continuous employment: (1) support clarifying important challenges for continuous employment, (2) support clarifying the priorities and meanings associated with work, (3) support adjusting the work environment to facilitate continuous employment, and (4) support promoting awareness of the positive aspects of the work environment.

Free Research Field

精神保健看護学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究では、うつ病や双極性障害をもちながら就労継続している労働者の語りから、就労継続を可能とするための工夫を明確化し、必要な支援の方向性を示す指針を提示した。この指針は実際に就労継続に成功している労働者の体験を基にしていることから就労の過程においてそれらを活用することが可能であると推察され、著しい不調を予防して休職や退職をすることなく、就労継続を可能とするための支援に寄与するものと考える。