Effectiveness of early intervention among employees at high risk for long-term sickness absence
Completed
- Conditions
- Sickness absenceSigns and Symptoms
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN91445383
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity Maastricht (UM) (Netherlands)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 327
Inclusion Criteria
Employees at high risk for future long-term sickness absence as identified by a validated screening questionnaire called Balansmeter.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Employees on sick leave
2. Pregnant employees
3. Treatment/guidance by occupational physician
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Sickness absence. All information regarding sickness absence will be gathered through record linkage on an individual level with the company register on sickness absence. Sickness absence measures include absence frequency, time to onset of first absence spell, and sickness absence duration. Sickness absence will be assessed during the complete follow-up period of 12 months.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assessed at baseline and during follow-up by means of questionnaires:<br>1. (Mental) health status, capturing amongst others need for recovery from work, prolonged fatigue, and psychological distress<br>2. Working conditions, such as for example social support from supervisor and colleagues, psychological job demands, decision latitude and working hours<br>3. Medical consumption<br><br>Follow-up measurements will take place at 6 and 12 months after randomisation.