Background The purpose of this study was to describe the health status and work limitations
in injured workers with musculoskeletal disorders at 1 month post-injury, stratified by return …

This paper describes a prospective longitudinal cohort study of musculoskeletal soft tissue
pain impairment following a work related injury. It focuses on specific, univariate prognostic …

Aim After work-related injury or disease, multiple spells of work absences and unsuccessful
return to work (RTW) are common. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of …

Objective Musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries consume considerable resources in personal
suffering, medical care, work absenteeism, and compensation benefits. Our aim was to …

Existing national data may underreport the full burden of occupational injuries and illnesses.
This study sought to provide more complete reporting and to assess disability that persisted …

A severe injury on the job often results in a medical recovery period requiring either a
temporary or long-term absence from work. Rehabilitation interventions emphasizing return …

Background: Cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremities (CTD) have become
increasingly important in workers' compensation caseloads over the last two decades …

Objectives: To examine, using administrative and self-reported data, the relationship
between early return-to-work (RTW) strategies and work absence duration. Methods: Using …

Background: A better understanding of the factors influencing return to work (RTW) after
major limb trauma is essential in reducing the high costs associated with these injuries …

Background The purpose of this review was to identify critical data and research needs in
addressing the following question: What are the primary factors that affect the time lost from …