It is unusual to have a presentation about measurement given by a qualitative researcher. However, the open-ended nature of qualitative data means that qualitative researchers have a unique window on dimensions of work disability that are not measured or are poorly measured.
This presentation will provide a qualitative researcher’s lens on three main challenges found when researchers and stakeholders measure RTW: 1) RTW measures can contain misleading assumptions; 2) measurement of RTW is inconsistent; and 3) some important dimensions of RTW are barely being measured. At the end of the presentation, suggestions for improvement of RTW measures will be provided.
Learning Outcomes
To identify forms of evidence that provide strong indications of RTW,
What kinds of interpretation errors occur when counting RTW claimants
What dimensions of RTW are under-measured and discussed.