Julie J Keysor1, Michael P LaValley2, Carrie Brown3, David T Felson4, Rawan A AlHeresh5, Molly W Vaughan6, Robert Yood7, John I Reed7, Saralynn J Allaire1. 1. Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts. 3. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. 4. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, and the National Institute for Health Research Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Centre, Central Manchester National Health Service Foundation Trust, and Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK. 5. Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston. 6. RTI International, Waltham, Massachusetts. 7. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Saint Vincent Hospital, and Reliant Medical Group, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Work disability rates are high among people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. Effective disability preventive programs are needed. We examined the efficacy of a modified vocational rehabilitation approach delivered by trained occupational therapists and physical therapists on work limitation and work loss over 2 years among people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. METHODS: Eligibility criteria for this single-blind, parallel-arm randomized trial included ages 21-65 years, 15 or more hours/week employment, a self-reported doctor-diagnosed rheumatic or musculoskeletal condition, and concern about staying employed. The intervention consisted of a 1.5-hour meeting, an action plan, written materials on employment supports, and telephone calls at 3 weeks and 3 months. Control group participants received the written materials. The primary outcome was the Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) output job demand subscale. The secondary outcome was work loss. Intent-to-treat analyses were performed. RESULTS:Between October 2011 and January 2014, 652 individuals were assessed for eligibility. A total of 287 participants were randomized: 143 intervention and 144 control participants. In total, 264 participants (92%) completed 2-year data collection. There was no difference in the mean ±SD WLQ change scores from baseline to 2-year followup (-8.6 ± 1.9 intervention versus -8.3 ± 2.2 control; P = 0.93). Of the 36 participants who experienced permanent work loss at 2 years, 11 (8%) were intervention participants and 25 (18%) control participants (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION: The intervention did not have an effect on work limitations but reduced work loss. The intervention can be delivered by trained rehabilitation therapists.
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OBJECTIVE: Work disability rates are high among people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. Effective disability preventive programs are needed. We examined the efficacy of a modified vocational rehabilitation approach delivered by trained occupational therapists and physical therapists on work limitation and work loss over 2 years among people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. METHODS: Eligibility criteria for this single-blind, parallel-arm randomized trial included ages 21-65 years, 15 or more hours/week employment, a self-reported doctor-diagnosed rheumatic or musculoskeletal condition, and concern about staying employed. The intervention consisted of a 1.5-hour meeting, an action plan, written materials on employment supports, and telephone calls at 3 weeks and 3 months. Control group participants received the written materials. The primary outcome was the Work Limitations Questionnaire (WLQ) output job demand subscale. The secondary outcome was work loss. Intent-to-treat analyses were performed. RESULTS: Between October 2011 and January 2014, 652 individuals were assessed for eligibility. A total of 287 participants were randomized: 143 intervention and 144 control participants. In total, 264 participants (92%) completed 2-year data collection. There was no difference in the mean ± SD WLQ change scores from baseline to 2-year followup (-8.6 ± 1.9 intervention versus -8.3 ± 2.2 control; P = 0.93). Of the 36 participants who experienced permanent work loss at 2 years, 11 (8%) were intervention participants and 25 (18%) control participants (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION: The intervention did not have an effect on work limitations but reduced work loss. The intervention can be delivered by trained rehabilitation therapists.
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