ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2017
Psychological morbidity and return to work after injury: multicentre cohort study.
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Abstract
backgroundThe benefits of work for physical, psychological, and financial wellbeing are well documented. Return to work (RTW) after unintentional injury is often delayed, and psychological morbidity may contribute to this delay. The impact of psychological morbidity on RTW after a wide range of unintentional injuries in the UK has not been adequately quantified.
aimTo quantify the role of psychological factors, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic distress, on RTW following unintentional injuries. DESIGN AND
settingA longitudinal multicentre prospective study was undertaken in Nottingham, Bristol, Leicester, and Guildford, UK.
methodParticipants (
resultsThe odds of RTW between 2 and 12 months after injury reduced as depression scores early in the recovery period (1 month after injury) increased (odds ratio [OR] 0.87, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.79 to 0.95) and as length of hospital stay increased (OR 0.91, 95% CI] = 0.86 to 0.96). For those experiencing threatening life events following injury (OR 0.27, 95% CI = 0.10 to 0.72) and with higher scores on the Crisis Support Scale (OR 0.93, 95% CI] = 0.88 to 0.99), the odds of RTW between 2 and 12 months after injury were lower. Multiple imputation analysis found similar results, but those relating to crisis support did not remain statistically significant.
conclusionPrimary care professionals can identify patients at risk of delayed RTW who may benefit from management of psychological morbidity and support to RTW.
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