Illness/treatment perceptions and overprotection as determinants of labour participation in renal patients.

Objectives (1): To gain insight into the role of illness/treatment perceptions and overprotection in the labour participation and autonomy of patients with renal insufficiency and (2) to develop a protocol to assist renal patients to start, stay or reintegrate on the labour market. Methods (1): Literature review and (2) prospective cohort study among pre-dialysis, dialysis and transplanted patients. Results: Literature suggests that illness/treatment perceptions and support from family/doctors are important for work and participation in general. Results from the cohort study will be presented (Wave 1) in which these relationships are investigated. Conclusions; The study will contribute to a better understanding of the social participation of renal patients. (aut. ref.)