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  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2E1. pjt1@ualberta.ca

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
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An outcome-focused Return to Work (RTW) program significantly improved client outcomes and service efficiency. Lower perceived disability scores were the strongest predictor of successful RTW.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Rehabilitation science
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Return to Work (RTW) programs are crucial for managing work-related injuries and disabilities.
  • Traditional RTW programs may lack focus on measurable outcomes.
  • Optimizing RTW programs requires understanding key predictive factors for successful reintegration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of shifting a Return to Work (RTW) program to an outcome-focused model.
  • To identify factors within a facility database that predict successful RTW.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 13,428 client files from before and after the program's focus shift.
  • Utilized ANOVA, logistic regression, and Pearson correlation for data analysis.
  • Selected predictive variables based on established literature.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in RTW rates, disability claims, client satisfaction, and service efficiency.
  • Key predictors of RTW included efficient services, worksite visit participation, modified duties, and better scores on the Perceived Disability Index (PDI), SF-36, and VAS.
  • Lower PDI scores (indicating less perceived disability) were the most significant predictor of RTW.

Conclusions:

  • Transitioning to an outcome-focused RTW program yields demonstrable improvements in client and program outcomes.
  • Several factors, particularly perceived disability levels, are critical for successful RTW and should inform treatment planning.