Return to work after major trauma: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Individuals suffering from major trauma and survive, often face diverse physical, psychological, and cognitive restrictions which can influence the (health-related) quality of life and the ability to work. Even though, return to work is not necessarily related to the health status of the individual, but it is viewed as a sign of successful reintegration and is a vital parameter of recovery.

Objective

The aim was to systematically review factors influencing return to work (RTW) after suffering from major trauma.

Material and methods

A search on seven databases was performed. The identified publications were selected according to the inclusion criteria: adults (≥ 16 years) who suffered a major trauma (Injury Severity Score ≥ 16) in studies that explored fac

SUBMITTER: Neubert A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11917110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature