There was strong evidence that duration away from work from both MSK or pain-related conditions and MH conditions were significantly reduced by multi-domain interventions encompassing at least two of the three domains .
There was moderate evidence that these multi-domain interventions had a positive impact on cost outcomes .
There was strong evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy interventions that do not also include workplace modifications or service coordination components are not effective in helping workers with MH conditions in RTW .
Evidence for the effectiveness of other single-domain interventions was mixed , with some studies reporting positive effects and others reporting no effects on lost time and work functioning .
Purpose The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of workplace-based return-to-work ( RTW ) interventions and work disability management ( DM ) interventions that assist workers with musculoskeletal ( MSK ) and pain-related conditions and mental health ( MH ) conditions with RTW .
Return to work after a workplace-oriented intervention for patients on sick-leave for burnout - a prospective controlled study
Background In the present study the effect of a workplace-oriented intervention for persons on long-term sick leave for clinical burnout , aim ed at facilitating return to work ( RTW ) by job-person match through patient-supervisor communication , was evaluated . We hypothesised that the intervention group would show a more successful RTW than a control group . Methods In a prospect i ve controlled study , subjects were identified by the regional social insurance office 2 - 6 months after the first day on sick leave . The intervention group ( n = 74 ) was compared to a  control group who had declined participation , being matched by length of sick leave ( n = 74 ) . The RTW was followed up , using sick-listing register data , until 1.5 years after the time of intervention . Results There was a linear increase of RTW in the intervention group during the 1.5-year follow-up period , and 89 % of subjects had returned to work to some extent at the end of the follow-up period . The increase in RTW in the control group came to a halt after six months , and only 73 % had returned to work to some extent at the end of the 1.5-year follow-up . Conclusions We conclude that the present study demonstrated an improvement of long-term RTW after a workplace-oriented intervention for patients on long-term sick leave due to burnout . Trial registration Current Controlled Trials NCT01039168
There was strong evidence that duration away from work from both MSK or pain-related conditions and MH conditions were significantly reduced by multi-domain interventions encompassing at least two of the three domains .
There was moderate evidence that these multi-domain interventions had a positive impact on cost outcomes .
There was strong evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy interventions that do not also include workplace modifications or service coordination components are not effective in helping workers with MH conditions in RTW .
Evidence for the effectiveness of other single-domain interventions was mixed , with some studies reporting positive effects and others reporting no effects on lost time and work functioning .
Purpose The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of workplace-based return-to-work ( RTW ) interventions and work disability management ( DM ) interventions that assist workers with musculoskeletal ( MSK ) and pain-related conditions and mental health ( MH ) conditions with RTW .