The effectiveness of a problem-solving intervention with workplace involvement on self-reported sick leave, psychological symptoms and work ability: a cluster randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problem-solving interventions with workplace involvement (PSI-WPI) have been shown to reduce sick leave and increase return to work in an occupational health services context. However, many employees struggle with reduced work functioning, anxiety-, and depressive symptoms up to 12 months after a sick leave episode, and it is unclear if the intervention affects outcomes other than sick leave. The aim of this study is to investigate if a PSI-WPI added to care as usual (CAU) is superior to CAU with respect to self-reported sick leave, psychological symptoms, work ability, work performance, and health after RTW when provided in primary care.

Methods

Employed individuals aged 18-59 years on sick leave (2 to 12 weeks) diagnosed by a physician at a primary care center w

SUBMITTER: Eklund A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536685 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature