[Return to work after occupational osteoarticular injury: presentation of a multidisciplinary protocol and preliminary data]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2011 Jul-Sep;33(3 Suppl):212-3.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A protocol for work resumption after occupational osteoarticular injury and subsequent rehabilitation is presented: 97 patients (68 males and 29 females; mean age 42 years) were evaluated by the physiatrist and the occupational physician, providing indications based on their functional capabilities and task features. Up to date, 38 underwent follow-up at 6 months: 30 had returned to work (3 after changing tasks, 4 part-time). The mean time for work resumption was 15 days for the 26 subjects who resumed working completely, 1 month for the 4 who resumed partially. These data are encouraging, and highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary rehabilitative approach to facilitate return to work after occupational injuries.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone and Bones / injuries*
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joints / injuries*
  • Male
  • Occupational Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Patient Care Team
  • Return to Work*