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Table 1 Acceptability of a digital return-to-work solution, mWorks, based on the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability

From: Acceptability of a digital return-to-work intervention for common mental disorders: a qualitative study on service user perspectives

Construct (%)

Theme

Affective attitude (18.9)

Avoids feelings of being judged

Creates a sense of safety

Creates a harmonious feeling

Burden (28.2)

Need for flexibility regarding feedback

Motivational difficulties

Cognitive strain

Ethicality (14.8)

Increase service user control

Reduced clinical and deficit-oriented approach

Intervention coherence (4.9)

Counteracts evasive behaviours

Opportunity costs (11.2)

Complement to traditional RTW support, not a substitute

Safe digital space to progress

Perceived effectiveness (13.3)

Involves the entire RTW process

Support regardless of place and time

Enables a proactive RTW process

Self-efficacy (8.4)

Confidence in using digital platform

Increase stress levels

Dependent on age and earlier digital experiences