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Carolyn S Dewa¹, Nancy Chau, Stanley Dermer

¹Work and Well-being Research and Evaluation Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. carolyn_dewa@camh.net

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A history of mental/behavioral disorder disability increases the risk of future episodes. Occupational health programs should address this relapse risk for affected workers.

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Background:

Short-term disability episodes significantly impact workforce productivity.
Understanding the factors contributing to recurrent disability is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the factors distinguishing mental/behavioral disorder-related disability from physical disorder-related disability.
To identify predictors of recurrent disability episodes using administrative data.

Main Methods:

Utilized logistic regression models to analyze associations between worker characteristics and disability types.
Examined administrative longitudinal data to track disability episodes over time.

Main Results:

Previous disability episodes are strong predictors of current disability.
Mental/behavioral disorder-related episodes are associated with a significantly higher likelihood of recurrence.
Workers with a prior mental/behavioral disorder disability are nearly 7 times more likely to experience another such episode.

Conclusions:

A history of prior disability is a critical factor in subsequent episodes.
Relapse prevention strategies are essential components for occupational health programs.
Targeted interventions for mental/behavioral disorders can mitigate long-term disability risks.