Factors Related to the Recurrence of Sickness Absence Due to Common Mental Health Disorders: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Employees who experience sickness absence (SA) due to common mental disorders (CMD) are at increased risk of recurrent sickness absence (RSA). This systematic literature review examines the factors at different levels in the work and non-work context that increase or decrease the likelihood of RSA due to CMD. The resulting knowledge enables more accurate identification of employees at risk of RSA.

Methods

We conducted a search in June 2023 using the following databases: PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (Cinahl), Embase and Business Source Ultimate (BSU). Inclusion criteria were as follows: (self-)employees, CMD, related factors, RSA. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool

SUBMITTER: In't Hout L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature