Associations Between the Readiness for Return to Work Scale and Return to Work: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Purpose To explore the usefulness of the Readiness for return to work scale in individuals participating in occupational rehabilitation, by assessing the association between the scale and return to work (RTW), and comparing the scale to a question assessing individuals' expectations about length of sick leave. Method Prospective cohort study with 9 months follow-up. Participants took part in one of two randomized clinical trials. Associations between the Readiness for RTW scale and RTW was analyzed using linear and logistic regression, with adjustment for age, gender and education. The Readiness for RTW scale was compared to a self-reported question assessing participants' expectations about length of sick leave using adjusted/pseudo R². Results For participants not working (n =

SUBMITTER: Aasdahl L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5820391 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature