Journal article
Changes in antidepressant medication use in the workplace and sustainable employability: a qualitative study of experiences, strategies and solutions
Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health: an international journal , Vol.77(1), pp.35-45
2022
PMID: 33167781
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Abstract
This study explores patients' experiences of how antidepressant medication transition events (ceasing, changing or reducing) affect employment and workplace functioning. An anonymous online survey was conducted with adults who had experienced antidepressant medication transition events (AMTEs). Data were analyzed using a hybrid inductive and deductive thematic analysis approach. While a majority of participants perceived many positive impacts of antidepressant medication on their workplace functioning, considerable negative effects during AMTEs were reported. Participants provided practical solutions to assist employers, policy and clinicians. Significant and detrimental impact of antidepressant medication changes occurred in the workplace. There is an urgent need to raise awareness of the vulnerability of people during AMTEs and to develop educational and supportive resources to assist clinicians and practitioners to support people during this vulnerable time.
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- Title
- Changes in antidepressant medication use in the workplace and sustainable employability: a qualitative study of experiences, strategies and solutions
- Creators
- Vibeke Hansen - Western Sydney UniversitySabrina Winona Pit - School of Medicine, University of SydneyMichele Fiorentino - School of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney UniversitySelina Campion - School of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney UniversityRyan Abraham - School of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney UniversityJonathan Cheng - School of Medicine, University Centre for Rural Health, Western Sydney UniversitySue Phelan - School of Medicine, University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health: an international journal , Vol.77(1), pp.35-45
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991012937399902368
- Copyright
- © 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Student Outreach
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article