Solution-focused intervention for sick-listed employees
Author Information
Author(s): Nystuen Pal, Hagen Kare B
Primary Institution: Psykologbistand as, National Resource Centre for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Hypothesis
Does a solution-focused follow-up improve return to work and health-related quality of life for sick-listed employees?
Conclusion
A solution-focused intervention is no more effective than regular follow-up for employees on long-term sick leave due to psychological problems or muscle skeletal pain.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention group showed a significant difference in mental health for those attending at least 50% of sessions.
- 39.1% of the intervention group returned to work compared to 27% in the control group.
- The study included 703 eligible employees, with 103 participating.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether a special program could help people who are off work due to stress or pain. It found that the program didn't work better than regular check-ins.
Methodology
Randomized controlled trial comparing solution-focused follow-up with treatment as usual.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to high post-randomization exclusions and the nature of self-recruitment.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and low participation rates, which limited the ability to detect significant differences.
Participant Demographics
Participants were employees on long-term sick leave due to psychological problems or muscle skeletal pain, with a mean age of approximately 38 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.40–2.66
Statistical Significance
p=0.05
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