Objectives The fit note, introduced in England, Wales and Scotland in 2010, was designed to
change radically the sickness certification process from advising individuals on their inability …

We must build on our occupational therapy expertise and educate our colleagues and the
system about the importance of good quality work for good physical health, mental health …

Background: Paying attention to their patients' work and recognizing work-related problems
is challenging for many general practitioners (GPs). Objectives: To assess the effect of …

Background GPs are under considerable pressure providing routine care. However, they
may not be the most appropriate professionals to manage getting patients back to work, and …

The maintenance of a balance between work and disease treatment is an important issue in
Japan. This study explored factors that affect collaboration between occupational physicians …

Introduction Returning to work and sustaining employment can be a significant challenge for
traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. Within the literature, there is recurring support for the …

Objectives The fit note replaced the sick note in the UK in 2010, with the aim of improving
support for patients requiring sickness absence, yet there has been very little research into fit …

Introduction Although the role of occupational therapists in the provision of vocational
support is established, there has been little research into their role in issuing Allied Health …

Introduction Returning to work and sustaining employment can be a significant challenge for
traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. Within the literature, there is recurring support for the …

抄録 Japan is currently facing serious social problems related to low birth rates and aging.
We propose two possible solutions from the perspective of occupational health. First …