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Evidence mapping of determinants for sickness absence and return-to-work among workers with common mental disorders
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Published: | February 23, 2017 |
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Background: Common mental disorders (CMDs) are among the most frequent causes for (recurrent) sickness absence (SA), reduced productivity, work disability, and early retirement. This study intends to collect, analyze and map the existing evidence on prognostic factors for SA and return-to-work (RTW) among workers with a CMD (anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress-related disorders, adjustment disorders, and burnout).
It aims to provide researchers, practitioners and other interested stakeholders a comprehensive overview on which factors should be considered to conceptualize better interventions which aim to prevent SA and promote RTW among the target workers.
Methods: The study protocol was designed and published a priori. We formulated a broad research question using the PEO format (P=population, E=exposure, O=outcome). Relevant articles were identified by means of an electronic search (until October 2016) in the most relevant databases EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and PSYNDEX. Additionally, a manual search and search for grey literature (in SINGLE) was done. A rigorous screening and data extraction procedure with involvement of two independent reviewers was applied. In order to be included, studies should provide insight into determinants of (long-term) SA or RTW in workers with a CMD. A best evidence synthesis of known prognostic factors for (recurrent) SA and RTW in workers with CMD was conducted and classified according to the domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Results: We identified 1992 relevant articles, of which 61 were included in the evidence mapping. The mapping of determinants and a report on the level of evidence for each factor being a determinant will be presented in the Poster.
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