Objective: An increase in numbers of cases of sick leave due to stress have been reported
from several European countries during recent decades. Chronic stress-induced exhaustion …

There has been an increasing interest in patient‐centered assessment of psychological
treatments. This article reviews the existing patient‐generated measures (PGMs) that have …

Purpose. We conducted a qualitative study into the return-to-work process of workers
partially on sick leave due to common mental disorders. Our objectives were to describe the …

Non-specific low back pain (LBP) affects many people and has major socio-economic
consequences. Traditional therapeutic strategies, mainly focused on biomechanical factors …

Abstract Introduction: Transition ratings (TRs) are single item measures which ask patients to
report on their health change. They allow for a simple assessment of improvement or …

Stress-related disorders are a frequent cause for sick leave, with consequences such as
great distress and adverse economic effects for the affected person and substantial costs for …

Purpose Stress-related illnesses are prevalent in Western society, causing sick leave and
putting a heavy economic burden on employers and society. For Dutch employers it is …

Background Patients with medically unexplained or functional somatic symptoms are
common in primary care. Previous reviews have reported benefit from specialised …

Introduction Return to work (RTW) of employees on sick leave for common mental disorders
may require a multidisciplinary approach. This article aims to assess time to RTW after a …

Background: To evaluate the efficacy of a multidisciplinary stress treatment programme.
Methods: General practitioners referred 198 employed patients on sick leave with symptoms …