ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2005
Prevention of work disability due to musculoskeletal disorders: the challenge of implementing evidence.
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145 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Physical conditioning as part of a return to work strategy to reduce sickness absence for workers with back pain.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
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- Facilitators and barriers for return to work among patients with post-COVID-19 condition: a qualitative interview study.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe process of returning disabled workers to work presents numerous challenges. In spite of the growing evidence regarding work disability prevention, little uptake of this evidence has been observed. One reason for limited dissemination of evidence is the complexity of the problem, as it is subject to multiple legal, administrative, social, political, and cultural challenges. PURPOSE AND
methodsA literature review and collection of experts' opinion is presented, on the current evidence for work disability prevention, and barriers to evidence implementation. Recommendations are presented for enhancing implementation of research results.
conclusionThe current evidence regarding work disability prevention shows that some clinical interventions (advice to return to modified work and graded activity programs) and some non-clinical interventions (at a service and policy/community level but not at a practice level) are effective in reducing work absenteeism. Implementation of evidence in work disability is a major challenge because intervention recommendations are often imprecise and not yet practical for immediate use, many barriers exist, and many stakeholders are involved. Future studies should involve all relevant stakeholders and aim at developing new strategies that are effective, efficient, and have a potential for successful implementation. These studies should be based upon a clearer conceptualization of the broader context and inter-relationships that determine return to work outcomes.
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