Background: The extent to which predictors of return to work (RTW) and recurrence of work
disability episodes vary by age group is not well understood. Methods: We examined the …

Objective We examined trajectories of work disability, indicated by sickness absence and
disability retirement, among midlife public sector employees with and without common …

Background We aimed to investigate time period effects in the risk of work disability, defined
as long-term sickness absence (LTSA) and disability pension (DP) due to common mental …

Objectives Common mental disorders are prevalent among employees and may cause work
disability. We aimed to examine the association between common mental disorders and …

Background Previous research has identified low socioeconomic status (SES) as an
epidemiological risk factor for early retirement and disability pension (DP) due to mental …

Objectives Despite the stable incidence of mental disorders in Finland and Europe, mental
health-related occupational disability has been increasing. We unveiled the paths to …

Background: Mental disorders are increasing and account for one-third of all disability
benefits in OECD countries. This study investigated the work status after mental sickness …

Objectives Research on temporary employment as a risk factor for work disability due to
depression is mixed, and few studies have measured work disability outcome in detail. We …

Objectives To examine the associations between socio-economic position (SEP) and the
onset of psychiatric work disability, return to work and recurrence of disability. Methods …

Purpose: To identify health-, personal-and work-related factors predictive of return to work
(RTW) in employees sick-listed due to common mental health problems, such as, stress …