Effectiveness of Interventions on Work Outcomes After Road Traffic Crash-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal injuries are common after road traffic crash (RTC) and can lead to poor work-related outcomes. This review evaluated the impact of interventions on work-related (e.g. sick leave), health, and functional outcomes in individuals with a RTC-related musculoskeletal injury, and explored what factors were associated with work-related outcomes.

Methods

Searches of seven databases were conducted up until 9/03/2023. Eligible interventions included adults with RTC-related musculoskeletal injuries, a comparison group, and a work-related outcome, and were in English. Meta-analyses were conducted using RevMan and meta-regressions in Stata.

Results

Studies (n = 27) were predominantly conducted in countries with third-party liability schemes (n = 26), by p

SUBMITTER: Brakenridge CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11839784 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature