This webinar will present current research evidence on the impacts of IBD on work abilities and the types of resources that employees are seeking to assist them in maintaining employment despite their chronic disease.
Take-home messages
- IBD patients have an increased frequency of sick leave, disability pension, and unemployment compared to the general population.
- Up to 90% of IBD patients require accommodations but as many as two-thirds are not able to make work adjustments to avoid taking time off.
- Perhaps the most common accommodations most required are access to a toilet or toilet breaks and time off to attend medical appointments.
- Examples of good resources for employees and employers are available on the Crohn’s and Colitis United Kingdom website.
Learning Outcomes
To appreciate the impact of IBD on employment and understand the workplace challenges faced by workers with IBD
About the accommodations and strategies IBD patients have used for overcoming workplace disability.
What resources are already available for employees and employers and what resources should be made available in the future.