Gestion de l’invalidité au travail en raison d’un trouble mental courant : le point de vue des médecins de famille et des psychiatres quant à leur pratique

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
24 Novembre 2023

Résumé

Les troubles mentaux sont la principale cause d’invalidité et peuvent présenter une durée d’absence deux fois plus longue, lorsque comparés à d’autres types de maladies. Plusieurs acteurs sont impliqués dans la gestion de l’invalidité dont les médecins de famille (MF) et les psychiatres ; deux acteurs du secteur de la santé incontournables lorsqu’il est question de santé mentale et de retour au travail (RAT). Cet article a comme principal objectif de documenter les tâches des MF et psychiatres liées à la gestion d’une invalidité en raison d’un trouble mental courant (TMC) ainsi que d’identifier les facilitateurs et les obstacles qu’ils perçoivent dans ce processus. De plus, il est question de dégager les besoins de formations qui pourront éventuellement aider ces cliniciens dans l’accomplissement de leurs tâches, permettant par le fait même un rétablissement durable du travailleur. Il s’agit d’une étude qualitative dont la collecte de données a été faite via des groupes de discussion (focus groups) totalisant 3 groupes de MF et 2 groupes de psychiatres (N = 28). Tous les enregistrements ont été retranscrits en verbatim et par la suite codifiés. Les réponses générées par les groupes de discussion ont fait émerger 180 unités thématiques réparties sur 4 grands thèmes, lesquels sont récurrents pour chaque objectif de recherche : (1) évaluer/documenter ; (2) prescrire/traiter ; (3) communiquer/collaborer/réseauter avec les autres acteurs ; et (4) arbitrer/défendre. Les unités thématiques montrent l’importance de la collaboration entre les acteurs et d’une communication efficace entre ces derniers. Il ressort de cela également que ces cliniciens aimeraient être mieux formés pour arrimer connaissances et pratique.

Abstract

Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability and can result in twice as long an absence from work when compared to other types of disability. Several stakeholders are involved in disability management, including family physicians (FP) and psychiatrists; two essential healthcare providers when it comes to mental health and return to work (RTW). This article aims to document the tasks of FP and psychiatrists related to managing disability due to common mental disorders (CMD), as well as identifying the facilitators and barriers they perceive in this process. In addition, the article discusses identifying training needs that could potentially help these clinicians in performing their tasks, thereby enabling sustainable recovery of the worker. This is a qualitative study that collected data through focus groups, including 3 groups of FP and 2 groups of psychiatrists (N = 28). All recordings were transcribed verbatim and they were coded. The focus group responses resulted in 180 thematic units distributed across 4 main themes, which were recurring for each objective: (1) assess/document, (2) prescribe/treat, (3) communicate/collaborate/network with other actors, and (4) arbitrate/defend. The thematic units demonstrate the importance of collaborative work among stakeholders and effective communication between them. Furthermore, it emerged that these clinicians would like to be better trained to align knowledge and practice. This study has highlighted several needs of FP and psychiatrists, as well as possible action targets. The results of the focus groups open the door to many research avenues to enhance knowledge in this field, such as the development of clinical assessment tools aimed at achieving sustainable RTW for people with CMD.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 42Number 3November 2023
Pages: 113 - 141

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Version of record online: 24 Novembre 2023

Mots-clés

  1. trouble mental courant
  2. retour au travail
  3. médecin de famille
  4. psychiatre
  5. groupe de discussion

Key Words

  1. common mental disorder
  2. return to work
  3. family physician
  4. psychiatrist
  5. focus group

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Fabienne Boileau-Falardeau
Université de Montréal
Jean-Robert Turcotte
Université de Montréal
Marc Corbière [email protected]
Université du Québec à Montréal

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