Effectiveness of the Coordinated Return to Work model after orthopaedic surgery for lumbar discectomy and hip and knee arthroplasty: a register-based study.
Occup Environ Med
; 81(3): 150-157, 2024 Mar 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study examined the effectiveness of an individualised Coordinated Return to Work (CRtW) model on the length of the return to work (RTW) period compared with a standard prescription of 2-3 months RTW during recovery after lumbar discectomy and hip and knee arthroplasty among Finnish working-age population.METHODS:
Cohorts on patients aged 18-65 years old with lumbar discectomy or hip or knee arthroplasty were extracted from the electronic health records of eight Finnish hospital districts in 2015-2021 and compiled with retirement and sickness benefits. The overall effect of the CRtW model on the average RTW period was calculated as a weighted average of area-specific mean differences in RTW periods between 1 year before and 1 year after the implementation. Longer-term effects of the model were examined with an interrupted time series design estimated with a segmented regression model.RESULTS:
During the first year of the CRtW model, the average RTW period shortened by 9.1 days (95% CI 4.1 to 14.1) for hip arthroplasty and 14.4 days (95% CI 7.5 to 21.3) for knee arthroplasty. The observed differences were sustained over longer follow-up times. For lumbar discectomy, the first-year decrease was not statistically significant, but the average RTW had shortened by 36.2 days (95% CI 33.8 to 38.5) after 4.5 years.CONCLUSIONS:
The CRtW model shortened average RTW periods among working-age people during the recovery period. Further research with larger samples and longer follow-up times is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the model as a part of the Finnish healthcare system.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Artroplastia do Joelho
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Retorno ao Trabalho
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article