Multilevel analysis of individual and contextual factors as predictors of return to work
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine if individual and contextual levels of work environment factors predict return to work (RTW). METHODS: Baseline data from 52 workplaces was linked to a national absence register. Four hundred twenty-eight persons with more than 2 weeks of sickness absence during a 2-year period were identified. Follow up was 1 year to examine three RTW outcomes. Multilevel logistic and Poisson regression models were used. RESULTS: At the individual level, significant associations were found between one psychosocial and four physical factors and RTW within 4 weeks. Two physical factors predicted RTW within 1 year. Two psychosocial and two physical factors significantly prolonged duration of sickness absence. No significant contextual level risk factors were found. CONCLUSION: At the individual level, both the psychosocial and physical work environment factors are important independent predictors of RTW.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 11 |
Pages (from-to) | 1181-8 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1076-2752 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Bibliographical note
Keywords: Absenteeism; Cohort Studies; Denmark; Employment; Forecasting; Health Behavior; Health Status; Health Surveys; Humans; Internal-External Control; Occupational Health; Psychology; Self Assessment (Psychology); Sick Leave; Work Capacity Evaluation; Workplace
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