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Citation |
Lange C, Burgmer M, Braunheim M, Heuft G. J. Occup. Rehabil. 2006; 17(1): 1-10. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Muenster, Domagkstr. 22, 48149, Muenster, Germany, langeco@uni-muenster.de. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2006, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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16838103 |
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Abstract |
Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of accidents, the physical and psychological consequences, the patient's predisposition as well as work-related cognitions on return to work (RTW) post accident. Despite the costs of time-off from work after accidental injuries, very few investigations have been carried out so far. Method: In a consecutive sample, 163 patients were investigated directly and 12 months after an accident. Results: 32% of the patients had a poor occupational integration 12 months after an accident. As predictors for return to work were found type of prior work: laborer (OR=4.34; 1.79-10.50 CI 95%), type of accident: recreational (OR=0.27; 0.11-0.69 CI 95%) and subjective perception of the accident severity (OR=0.98; 0.96-0.99 CI 95%). Conclusion: Laborers after a traffic or work accident, who estimate the accident as severe, are at greater risk of developing long-term disability. Future efforts should be conducted especially for this target group. Language: en |