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Determinants of outcome of vocational rehabilitation
Kristin Siggeirsdottir1,2, Ragnheidur Dora Brynjolfsdottir1, Saemundur Oskar Haraldsson1,3
1Janus Rehabilitation, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Background:
Information regarding the determinants of successful vocational rehabilitation (VR) is scarce.
Objective:
Investigate whether sex, duration, quality of life and financial circumstances influence the success of VR.
Methods:
The study group consisted of 519 participants (293 women, 56%), who finished VR in the period 2000-2014. The group was divided into the following subgroups: dropouts, unsuccessful and successful VR. Data were collected by questionnaire.
Results:
Income had the most impact on whether the outcome was successful. Having supplemental income when entering the VR program increased the likelihood of a successful conclusion, odds ratio (OR) 5.60 (95% CI; 2.43-13.59) (p < 0.001), being on sick leave OR 5.02 (95% CI 1.93-13.79) (p < 0.001) or rehabilitation pension OR 1.93 (95% CI 1.07-3.52) (p < 0.03). The participants in the successful sub-group were older (p < 0.06) and stayed in rehabilitation longer (p < 0.001), compared to those who were unsuccessful. However, the effect on OR was limited: 1.03 (95% CI 1.01-1.06) and 1.04 (95% CI 1.02-1.07), respectively.
Conclusions:
For this sample, supplemental income appears to be the most important factor for a successful rehabilitation outcome. Checking financial status at the beginning of the rehabilitation process could minimize financial strain and increase the likelihood of success.
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