Effectiveness of 'motivational interviewing' on sick leave: a randomized controlled trial in a social insurance setting

• Main Authors: Lene Aasdahl (Author), Martin Inge Standal (Author), Roger Hagen (Author), Marit Solbjør (Author), Gunnhild Bagøien (Author), Heidi Fossen (Author), Vegard Stolsmo Foldal (Author), Johan Håkon Bjørngaard (Author), Tarjei Rysstad (Author), Margreth Grotle (Author), Roar Johnsen (Author), Egil A Fors (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) - a counselling approach offered by caseworkers at the Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) - on return to work (RTW) for individuals sick-listed for ≥8 weeks due to any diagnoses. MI was compared...