Evaluating the Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in Injured Workers with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Musculoskeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN45748422
• Lead Sponsor: Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta

Brief Summary

2017 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2017.06.003 (added 08/03/2023) 2017 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-017-9712-3 (added 08/03/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-12
• Study Completion: 2016-12-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Workers’ compensation claimants with musculoskeletal injuries being treated at Millard Health Centre in Edmonton, Canada. Specific inclusion criteria for this study consist of the following:
1. Injured workers 18 years and older who have an open WCB-Alberta claim
2. Off work 3 to 12 months post injury
3. Not job attached or have experienced an unsuccessful gradual RTW
4. Participating in a provider-based RTW program with integrated vocational services
5. Not scheduled for surgery
6. No major psychological or psychiatric diagnosis (including severe depression, psychosis, brain injury or traumatic psychological injury)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Injured workers less than 18 years old who have an open WCB-Alberta claim
2. Off work more than 12 months post injury
3. Have a job to return to
4. Not participating in a provider-based RTW program with integrated vocational services
5. Scheduled for surgery
6. Major psychological or psychiatric diagnosis (including severe depression, psychosis, brain injury or traumatic psychological injury)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified