Abstract
Work-related medical rehabilitation (WMR) is a strategy to improve work participation in patients with poor work ability. This review summarizes the state of knowledge on WMR. The prevalence of poor work ability and corresponding need for WMR is high (musculoskeletal disorders: 43%; mental disorders: 57%). The meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in patients with musculoskeletal disorders shows better return to work outcomes after one year in favor of WMR patients than compared to patients participating in usual medical rehabilitation. The amount of work-related measures in rehabilitation was clearly increased during recent years. A direct involvement of the workplace and a closer cooperation with employers and occupational health physicians may further improve the outcomes of WMR.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | reha405 |
| Journal | Rehabilitation (Germany) |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 14-21 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 0034-3536 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01.02.2017 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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- Research Area: Center for Population Medicine and Public Health (ZBV)
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