Evaluation of a Structuralized Sick-Leave Programme Compared with usual Care Sick-Leave Management for Patients after an Acute Myocardial Infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare a structuralized sick-leave programme with usual care sick-leave management in patients after an acute myocardial infarction. We hypothesize that a structured sick-leave programme will yield a faster return to work without negatively affecting quality of life.

Methods

Patients admitted to Oslo University Hospital due to an acute myocardial infarction were included in the study. Patients were randomized into an intervention group or a conventional care group. Patients randomized to the intervention group were provided with a standard programme with full-time sick leave for 2 weeks after discharge and then encouraged to return to work. The sick leave of the conventional group was mainly managed by their general practitioner.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Tjessum L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10405811 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature