SynthesisCanadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie2016
Employer Best Practice Guidelines for the Return to Work of Workers on Mental Disorder-Related Disability Leave: A Systematic Review.
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- Sustainable Return to Work: A Systematic Review Focusing on Personal and Social Factors.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Pooled it
- Efficacy of an Online Workplace Mental Health Accommodations Psychoeducational Course: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- Web-enhanced return-to-work coordination for employees with common mental disorders: reduction of sick leave duration and relapse.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Factors affecting patients' journey with primary healthcare services during mental health-related sick leave.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Recommendations for guidelines for promoting mental health in the workplace: an umbrella review.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2024Review
- Self-reported changes in work situation - a cross-sectional study of patients 7 years after treatment for stress-related exhaustion.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Tools Appraisal of Organizational Factors Associated with Return-to-Work in Workers on Sick Leave Due to Musculoskeletal and Common Mental Disorders: A Systematic Search and Review.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Review
- Mental health, well-being and support interventions for UK ambulance services staff: an evidence map, 2000 to 2020.British paramedic journal · 2021Article
- Return to Work after Common Mental Disorders: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Expectations of the Involved Stakeholders.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Stakeholders' Role and Actions in the Return-to-Work Process of Workers on Sick-Leave Due to Common Mental Disorders: A Scoping Review.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2020Article
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- Return-to-Work Following Depression: What Work Accommodations Do Employers and Human Resources Directors Put in Place?Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Advice about Work-Related Issues to Peers and Employers from Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.PloS one · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveThere has been an increasing number of employer best practice guidelines (BPGs) for the return to work (RTW) from mental disorder-related disability leave. This systematic review addresses 2 questions: 1) What is the quality of the development and recommendations of these BPGs? and 2) What are the areas of agreement and discrepancy among the identified guidelines related to the RTW from mental illness-related disability leave?
methodA systematic literature search was performed using publically available grey literature and best practice portals. It focused on the RTW of workers with medically certified disability leave related to mental disorders. The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) was used to assess the quality of the development and recommendations of these BPGs.
resultsA total of 58 unique documents were identified for screening. After screening, 5 BPGs were appraised using AGREE II; 3 BPGs were included in the final set. There were no discrepancies among the 3, although they were from different countries. They all agreed there should be: 1) well-described organizational policies and procedures for the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, 2) a disability leave plan, and 3) work accommodations. In addition, one guideline suggested supervisor training and mental health literacy training for all staff.
conclusionAlthough there were no discrepancies among the 3 BPGs, they emphasized different aspects of RTW and could be considered to be complementary. Together, they provide important guidance for those seeking to understand employer best practices for mental illness-related disability.
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