Return to work after early part-time sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Eira Viikari-Juntura (Author), Johanna Kausto (Author), Rahman Shiri (Author), Leena Kaila-Kangas (Author), Esa-Pekka Takala (Author), Jaro Karppinen (Author), Helena Miranda (Author), Ritva Luukkonen (Author), Kari-Pekka Martimo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of early part-time sick leave on return to work (RTW) and sickness absence among patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted in six occupational health units of medium- and large-size ent...