Association of Job Characteristics and Functional Impairments on Return to Work After ARDS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Joblessness is common after ARDS, but related risk factors are not fully understood.

Research question

What is the association between survivors' pre-ARDS workload and post-ARDS functional impairment, pain, and fatigue with their return to work (RTW) status?

Study design and methods

The U.S. Occupational Information Network (O∗NET) was used to determine pre-ARDS workload for participants in the ARDS Network Long-Term Outcomes Study (ALTOS). Post-ARDS functional impairment was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination and SF-36 Physical Functioning, Social Functioning, and Mental Health sub-scales, and categorized as either no impairments, only psychosocial impairment, physical with low psychosocial impairment, or physical with high psychosocial impai

SUBMITTER: Su H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411444 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature