Journal of Ergonomics
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Taísa Trevizani

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• Review Article
  Sustained Return to Work after Long-term Sick Leave Improves Work Ability and Quality of Life
  Author(s): Michele Elisabete Rubio Alem, Cristiane Shinohara Moriguchi, Andriette Camilo Turi, Taísa Trevizani, Thaís Saldanha, Tatiana De Oliveira Sato and Helenice Jane Cote Gil Coury Michele Elisabete Rubio Alem, Cristiane Shinohara Moriguchi, Andriette Camilo Turi, Taísa Trevizani, Thaís Saldanha, Tatiana De Oliveira Sato and Helenice Jane Cote Gil Coury
  
  Introduction: This prospective study describes the work ability and quality of life in workers returning from longterm sick leave (>6 months) who remained at work full time for at least 36 months. Method: Thirty-one individuals who returned to work after long-term sick leave (RTWG) due to musculoskeletal disorders and a transversal matched Control Group (CG) of 31 workers were evaluated regarding work ability and quality of life. RTWG was followed-up from first week (baseline) to 1, 3, 6, 12 and 36 months after returning. Data were analyzed descriptively and by inferential tests. The Jacobson and Truax method for clinically significant analysis was applied. Results: Although the RTWG showed lower values than the CG, significant improvement in work ability (p<0.001) and physical domain of quality of life (p<.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7556.1000202

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