Health-related effects of early part-time sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized controlled trial

OBJECTIVE: Previously we reported that early part-time sick leave enhances return to work (RTW) among employees with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This paper assesses the health-related effects of this intervention. METHODS: Patients aged 18–60 years who were unable to perform their regular work...

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Main Authors: Rahman Shiri, Johanna Kausto, Kari-Pekka Martimo, Leena Kaila-Kangas, Esa-Pekka Takala, Eira Viikari-Juntura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH) 2013-01-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
Subjects:
msd
Online Access: https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3301