Article

Musculoskeletal disorders evolve into long-term work disabilities
in--10% of work-injury cases. From a prevention perspective, screening for
predictive factors and obstacles associated with long-term work disability appear
to offer a promising avenue for work rehabilitation. However, knowledge of the
factors at play during the chronic phase remains limited. This study aims to
explore the presence of a relationship between the predictive factors and
obstacles identified at the time of admission to an interdisciplinary work
rehabilitation programme and return to work upon completion of the programme, in
individuals with a long-term work disability. METHOD: A descriptive correlational
study involving 222 individuals assessed using the Work Disability Diagnostic
Interview and who participated in the PREVICAP work rehabilitation programme.
RESULTS: The general model accurately predicts the work status of 77% of the
participants. Seven to nine factors were found to be associated with return to
work in each model produced (3). Those factors were mainly psychosocial and
work-related in nature and differ according to gender. Unexpectedly, certain
obstacles observed at the time of admission to the programme appear to have a
protective effect and thus promote participants' return to work. CONCLUSION: The
results obtained support the hypothesis that screening for predictive factors and
obstacles at the time of admission of a work rehabilitation programme for
individuals with a long-term work disability allows for more effective
intervention regarding these factors, and in all likelihood, promotes return to
work.

Langue : ANGLAIS