Modifiable prognostic factors of high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: a replication study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal disorders are an extensive burden to society, yet few studies have explored and replicated modifiable prognostic factors associated with high societal costs. This study aimed to replicate previously identified associations between nine modifiable prognostic factors and high societal costs among people on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders.

Methods

Pooled data from a three-arm randomised controlled trial with 6 months of follow-up were used, including 509 participants on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders in Norway. Consistent with the identification study, the primary outcome was societal costs dichotomised as high (top 25th percentile) or low. Societal costs included healthcare utilization (primary, secondary, and tertiary care)

SUBMITTER: Killingmo RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613927 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature