Return-to-work support program outcomes for people on leave due to mood and stress-related disorders
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.A return to work (RTW) program effectively helped employees with mood and stress disorders return to employment. Factors like attendance and interpersonal skills influenced successful RTW and job retention.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background
- Mood and stress-related disorders are primary causes of employee absenteeism.
- Significant social and economic losses result from long-term employee absence.
- Effective support systems are crucial for facilitating employee return to work (RTW).
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the outcomes of a structured RTW rehabilitation program.
- To identify factors associated with successful RTW and sustained employment.
- To analyze the impact of the intervention on individuals with mood or stress-related disorders.
Main Methods
- A 3-4 month, 5-day/week RTW intervention was applied to employees on leave.
- Return to work rates within one year post-intervention were tracked.
- Employment retention rates one year after RTW were assessed.
- Factors correlating with RTW and retention were explored.
Main Results
- 85.4% of participants returned to work within one year; 82.9% maintained employment one year later.
- Lower program attendance and increased anxious temperament were noted in those not returning to work.
- The non-RTW group exhibited poorer interpersonal skills and reduced finger dexterity post-program.
- Cognitive function, life rhythm, and emotional state were less improved in those not continuing employment.
Conclusions
- The RTW intervention proved effective for employees with mood and stress-related disorders.
- Factors such as attendance, interpersonal skills, and psychological well-being are linked to RTW success.
- Future research should include control groups and larger sample sizes for comparative analysis.
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