[Multidisciplinary protocol for work resumption after occupational osteoarticular injury: case record].

Area of Science:

• Occupational Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Musculoskeletal Disorders

Context:

• Occupational osteoarticular injuries pose significant challenges to an individual's ability to return to work.
• Effective rehabilitation strategies are crucial for restoring function and facilitating return to employment.
• A multidisciplinary approach integrates various medical and therapeutic interventions.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the efficacy of a specific rehabilitation protocol designed to promote work resumption following occupational osteoarticular injury.
• To assess the rate and timeline of return to work in patients undergoing this protocol.
• To determine the long-term benefits of the rehabilitation program.

Summary:

• A study evaluated 159 patients (mean age 43.7 years) with occupational osteoarticular injuries using a multidisciplinary rehabilitation protocol.
• After 6 months, 80.7% of available patients had returned to work, with a mean resumption time of 9.4 days for full return.
• At 12 months, the return-to-work rate remained high (81.7%), indicating sustained benefits, particularly in the short-to-medium term.

Impact:

• The findings support the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary rehabilitative approach for occupational osteoarticular injuries.
• This protocol can significantly improve patient outcomes by facilitating timely and sustainable work resumption.
• The study highlights the importance of integrated care in managing work-related musculoskeletal conditions.