Interventions Developed with the Intervention Mapping Protocol in Work Disability Prevention: A Systematic Review of...

Area of Science:

• Behavioral Science
• Occupational Health
• Intervention Science

Background:

• Intervention mapping (IM) is a structured protocol for developing behavior change interventions.
• IM has been applied to work disability prevention (WDP) interventions for over a decade.
• The extent and success of IM in WDP interventions require systematic evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the effectiveness of WDP interventions developed using the IM protocol.
• To assess the fidelity of these interventions to the IM protocol.
• To examine the theoretical frameworks and content of these WDP interventions.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple scientific databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, etc.).
• Titles and abstracts were screened, followed by a full review of included studies by two independent, blinded reviewers.
• A standardized data extraction form was utilized to collect information on intervention characteristics and outcomes.

Main Results:

• Eight WDP interventions were identified, primarily focused on return to work (RTW) (n=6) and self-management at work (n=2).
• Fidelity to the IM protocol was lower for interventions emphasizing participatory planning.
• Commonly used theoretical frameworks included the attitude-social influence-self-efficacy model and the theory of planned behavior; half of the interventions incorporated a workplace component.

Conclusions:

• The IM protocol has been utilized in WDP since 2007, but its participatory elements are often underutilized.
• A limited range of theoretical frameworks have been applied in these interventions.
• Future WDP interventions should enhance stakeholder engagement and focus more on modifying the work environment.