Triage psychological stressfulness

Psychic load capacity plays a crucial role in the recovery and reintegration of employees who are absent. The longer an employee is absent, the more complex the recovery process becomes. An incorrect start, such as an inappropriate reintegration plan or treatment, can lead to permanent damage and complicates the return to work. It is therefore essential to gain timely insight into the psychological burden on the employee. Timely triage, preferably within eight weeks of the onset of absence, provides a solid basis for effective problem analysis and an appropriate intervention plan. This ensures a substantiated Action Plan, which provides clarity and direction for both the employer and the employee.

Proceedings
For employees who are absent for less than eight weeks, the triage consists of:

• A 60-minute history call
• A concise account of the findings
• Advice on reintegration and interventions
• Two standard questionnaires
• Answer to a maximum of one specific question

For employees who are absent from work for between eight and twenty-six weeks, the triage includes

• Four standard questionnaires
• Answer to three specific questions

For employees who are absent for more than twenty-six weeks, the triage consists of:

• Four to six custom questionnaires
• Answer to five specific questions
• A history conversation of 90 to 120 minutes

Finalization and benefits
The triage provides a clear insight into the psychological burden on the employee, allowing a targeted and effective reintegration plan to be drawn up. For employers, this means a reduction in long-term absenteeism and a better substantiation of the Problem Analysis and the Individual Absenteeism Plan (IZP). Staff members receive appropriate advice, which contributes to a faster and sustainable recovery. This results in a more efficient reintegration process and a higher probability of successful return to work.