Authors
Catharina Gustavsson, Linnea Kjeldgård, Richard Bränström, Christina Lindholm, Therese Ljungquist, Gunnar H Nilsson, Kristina Alexanderson
Publication date
2013/9
Journal
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume
92
Issue
9
Pages
1007-1016
Description
Objective
To explore frequencies and experiences with problems in sickness certification consultations among gynecologists and obstetricians in two different years.
Design
Cross‐sectional surveys on two occasions; in 2004 and 2008.
Setting
Gynecological, obstetric and maternal health care.
Sample
Physicians working in gynecology, obstetrics or maternal health care in two Swedish counties from two samples: in 2004 (n = 315), and in 2008 (n = 327).
Methods
Data regarding sickness certification consultations were obtained from comprehensive questionnaires that had been mailed to the physicians in two Swedish counties in 2004 and in 2008, respectively.
Outcome measures
Frequencies and types of problems in sickness certification consultations, organizational support, and need to acquire more competence.
Results
The majority experienced that patients requested to be on sick leave for a reason …
Scholar articles
C Gustavsson, L Kjeldgård, R Bränström, C Lindholm… - Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2013