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The Work-It Study for people with arthritis: Study protocol and baseline sample characteristics.

Julie J Keysor¹, Rawan AlHeresh², Molly Vaughan³

¹Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, MA, USA.

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|June 18, 2016

Summary

The Work-It Study tested a problem-solving program to help people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions maintain employment. This intervention aims to prevent work disability by addressing job-related barriers and promoting self-advocacy.

Keywords:

Work disability arthritis occupational therapy physical therapy randomized controlled trial

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Occupational Health
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Arthritis and rheumatic conditions pose a significant risk for work disability.
Proactive job accommodations and educational programs can mitigate work loss but are underutilized.
The Work-It Study addresses this gap by evaluating a problem-solving intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the protocol for the Work-It Study, a randomized controlled trial.
To present the baseline characteristics of study participants.
To report on the work-related outcomes observed in the trial.

Main Methods:

287 participants with arthritis, rheumatic conditions, or chronic back pain were recruited.
The study employed a randomized controlled trial design.
Intervention group received a structured interview and resource packet; control group received the packet only.

Main Results:

Analysis focused on baseline characteristics and work-related outcomes.
The study's findings on the intervention's efficacy are detailed in the full paper.
Participant data was collected and analyzed to assess the intervention's impact.

Conclusions:

The Work-It Study is a large, diverse trial addressing work barriers for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
It aims to problem-solve, promote advocacy, and enhance work disability knowledge.
Many individuals with these conditions seek strategies to sustain employment despite medical advancements.