Effectiveness of the Coordinated Return to Work model after orthopaedic surgery for lumbar discectomy and hip and knee arthroplasty: a register-based study

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.

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Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - March 8, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Lavikainen, P., Heiskanen, J., Jalkanen, K., Lehtimäki, A.-V., Vehkala, S., Kangas, P., Husman, K., Vohlonen, I., Martikainen, J. Tags: Open access Practice Source Type: research