Background Sick leave due to long-term stress is increasing in Finland and other Western
countries. Occupational therapists might contribute to the prevention of and/or recovery from …

METHODS: Theory of RTW is discussed from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint, using
baseline-data from an intervention study in a longitudinal, non-randomized study design …

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a participatory workplace intervention compared
with usual care for sick-listed employees with distress, with regard to return to work (RTW) …

Purpose This scoping review was completed to explore the role and impact of having a
return-to-work (RTW) coordinator when dealing with individuals with common mental ill …

Introduction: Satisfaction with return-to-work (RTW) outcomes is dependent on many factors,
including a clear exposition of what people define as a “good outcome” and the information …

Common mental disorders (CMDs) are risk factors for long-term sickness absence and
unemployment. Therefore, return-to-work (RTW) processes have been introduced to …

Objective The purpose of the present study was to explore various stakeholder perspectives
regarding factors that impede return-to-work (RTW) after long-term sickness absence related …

Background Stress-related disorders are widespread and responsible for high societal costs
eg sick leave payment and reduced productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Purpose The objective of this study was to design and operationalize shared decision
making (SDM) rehabilitation model for worker rehabilitation programs. SDM has previously …

OBJECTIVE: Validation of a salutogenic theory for return to work (RTW) and an associated
program process theory. METHODS: A longitudinal non-randomized one-year trial study …