Evaluation of a return-to-work rehabilitation program in South Australia

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal injuries; Neurological injuries; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Mental Health - Anxiety; Mental Health - Depression

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000179538
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Adelaide

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2024-02-23
• Last Update Posted: 4 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

All clients referred to an accredited rehabilitation service provider (project partner) for a work-related injury (physical or psychological) over a 12-month period will be invited to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Clients with an injury sustained > 5 years ago who have been referred for follow-up services (rather than initial rehabilitation)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Degree of persistent pain and disability as measured by a composite primary outcome, the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (Short form)[Pre-post change in total score on Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire Baseline (at enrollment) and 8 weeks post-enrollment]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participant experience of, and satisfaction with, the rehabilitation service using a composite secondary outcome of service satisfaction.[Post-intervention score on Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ) 8 weeks post-enrollment];Engagement in job-seeking activities [Post-intervention employment status (e.g., paid work, volunteer work, study, unemployed but seeking work) 8 weeks post-enrollment.];Perceived change in physical and psychological functioning, assessed as a composite secondary outcome.[Post-intervention composite score on a purposely designed Likert scale examining perceptions of change with rehabilitation (expressed as a percentage) including change in work readiness, work capacity, psychological wellbeing, physical endurance, strength, range of motion, lifting ability, self-confidence, pain, understanding of own functional abilities. 8 weeks post enrollment]