A study of factors influencing return to work after wrist or ankle fractures

Abstract

Factors associated with longer time off work were largely consistent with those reported following back injury. Median time to return to work was longer following ankle than wrist fracture. Although Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) administrative data provided information that could be used to identify factors affecting return to work, better information on injury severity would considerably enhance their research potential.

Trajectories and predictors of return to work after traumatic limb injury – a 2-year follow-up study

“…In this study, many predictors of RTW [ie, gender (9), age (38), marriage (47), educational level (8,36,(38)(39), injury severity (39,44,48), occupation (8,36), work compensation (8), QOL (46,49), depression (46), self-efficacy (8,36), and participation in activities (47)] were identified, as in previous studies. Furthermore, we proposed the ICF scheme to conceptualize the interpretation of the multidimensional factors of RTW and the multidisciplinary interventions of vocational rehabilitation (50-51); however, no empirical data had been confirmed under the ICF framework.…”

“…Since the inconsistent results of the factors influencing RTW and the time of RTW after injury vary according to the wide range of injury conditions (4,(36)(37)(38)(39)44), we examined the injuries according to each trajectory of RTW and classified them by similar patterns (26). A 5-year study has explored the fact that although nearly half of the workers achieved complete RTW, the RTW process was not necessarily a continuous one, and could be disrupted by the need for sick leave benefits or vocational rehabilitation (10).…”

Musculoskeletal disorders among construction roofers—physical function and disability

“…Recognized risk factors for disability retirement among a range of occupations include older age, the presence of a musculoskeletal disorder, severity of the injury, greater pain and functional disability, a low work ability index, sick leave of >7 days of work, physically demanding work, lack of job accommodation, lack of coworker support, and low expectations of recovery (31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38). Physical workload is an important determinant of work ability among construction workers (39), and work ability is highly predictive of disability among all workers and specifically among construction workers (40,41).…”

A Systematic Review of Outcomes after Revision Amputation for Treatment of Traumatic Finger Amputation

“…These extensive days off work may be as much a reflection on a patient's mental willingness as their physical readiness, and independent of treatment modality. [71][72][73] A total of 1430 digits were evaluated -151 thumbs and 462 index, 391 middle, 270 ring, and 156 little fingers. Noticeable gaps and variability in outcome reporting exists (Table 9), especially of PROs, hampering the possibility to generate an inclusive overview of non-replantation treatments.…”