Effectiveness of 'motivational interviewing' on sick leave: a randomized controlled trial in a social insurance setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) - a counselling approach offered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) - on return to work (RTW) for individuals sick-listed for ≥8 weeks due to any diagnoses. MI was compared to usual case management and an active control during 12 months of follow-up.

Methods

In a randomized clinical trial with three parallel arms, participants were randomized to MI (N=257), usual case management (N=266), or an active control group (N=252). MI consisted of two MI sessions while the active control involved two sessions without MI, both were offered in addition to usual case management. The primary outcome was number of sickness absence days based on registry data. Seco

SUBMITTER: Aasdahl L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10834143 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature