SynthesisJournal of occupational rehabilitation2014
A classification of components of workplace disability management programs: results from a systematic review.
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- The Role of the Employer in Supporting Work Participation of Workers with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review Using an Interdisciplinary Approach.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Pooled it
- Return to work of transgender people: A systematic review through the blender of occupational health.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- What is the volume, quality and characteristics of evidence relating to the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of multi-disciplinary occupational health interventions aiming to improve work-related outcomes for employed adults? An evidence and gap map of systematic reviews.Campbell systematic reviews · 2024Article
- The adequacy of workplace accommodation and the incidence of permanent employment separations after a disabling work injury or illness.Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health · 2024Observational
- Return-to-Work After Work-Related Injury in the Construction Sector: A Scoping Review.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Conceptual Framework of a Psychotherapeutic Consultation in the Workplace: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Work disability negotiations between supervisors and occupational health services: factors that support supervisors in work disability management.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2021Article
- Return on Investment (ROI) and Development of a Workplace Disability Management Program in a Hospital-A Pilot Evaluation Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Vocational rehabilitation and return to work: integrative review.Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT · 2019Article
- Effectiveness of Integration and Re-Integration into Work Strategies for Persons with Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review of European Strategies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Review
- How Do Organizational Policies and Practices Affect Return to Work and Work Role Functioning Following a Musculoskeletal Injury?Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2017Article
- Implementation of a disability management policy in a large healthcare employer: a quasi-experimental, mixed-methods evaluation.BMJ open · 2017Article
- Workplace Interventions to Prevent Disability from Both the Scientific and Practice Perspectives: A Comparison of Scientific Literature, Grey Literature and Stakeholder Observations.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2016Article
- Employer Policies and Practices to Manage and Prevent Disability: Foreword to the Special Issue.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2016Article
- Return to Work After Temporary Disability Pension in Finland.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2015Article
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Abstract
purposeThis paper presents results from a Campbell systematic review on the nature and effectiveness of workplace disability management programs (WPDM) promoting return to work (RTW), as implemented and practiced by employers. A classification of WPDM program components, based on the review results, is proposed.
methodsTwelve databases were searched between 1948 to July 2010 for peer-reviewed studies of WPDM programs provided by employers to re-entering workers with occupational or non-occupational illnesses or injuries. Screening of articles, risk of bias assessment and data extraction were conducted in pairs of reviewers. Studies were clustered around various dimensions of the design and context of programs.
results16,932 records were identified by the initial search. 599 papers were assessed for relevance. Thirteen studies met inclusion criteria. Twelve peer reviewed articles (two non-randomized studies, and ten single group experimental before and after studies), including ten different WPDM programs informed the synthesis of results. Narrative descriptions of the included program characteristics provided insight on program scope, components, procedures and human resources involved. However, there were insufficient data on the characteristics of the sample and the effect sizes were uncertain. A taxonomy classifying policies and practices around WPDM programs is proposed.
conclusionThere is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the effectiveness of employer provided WPDM programs promoting RTW. It was not possible to determine if specific program components or specific sets of components are driving effectiveness. The proposed taxonomy may guide future WPDM program evaluation and clarify the setup of programs offered to identify gaps in existing company strategies.
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