Predictors of return to work among patients in treatment for common mental disorders: a pre-post study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effects of return to work (RTW) interventions vary, and more knowledge is needed about the factors that contribute to RTW. This study investigated changes in work participation and mental health, and predictors of RTW among patients being treated for common mental disorders (CMDs).

Methods

The study was a prospective pre-post study of 164 patients treated at an RTW outpatient clinic for CMDs. Differences between before and after treatment were analysed using paired t tests for continuous variables and marginal homogeneity test for categorical variables. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with RTW. Baseline data (patient characteristics, clinical status, generalized self-efficacy, expectations of futu

SUBMITTER: Victor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5516307 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature