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Table 2 Overview of themes

From: Facilitators, barriers and support needs for staying at work with a chronic condition: a focus group study

Personal and Environmental facilitators

Disclosure

Communication and expression of one’s needs

Decision-making based on what is important in life

Perseverance and securing boundaries

Environmental facilitators

Environmental barriers

Knowledge and regulations in the workplace

Occupational and medical health services

Social security

Support needs

Support available to all workers

Characteristics of the ideal supporter

How and when to offer support