PURPOSE The aim of this study is to determine differences in self-reported work ability, work conditions, health and function between ICD-10 groups with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), mental disorders (MDs) and MSD + MD and to determine which variables are associated with sick leave. METHOD A cross-sectional study of 210 employees was conducted at an occupational health service unit. Physio...

The impact of influenza on work absenteeism is poorly documented. We used data from the national registry and Norway Post AS (>14,000 employees) to explore sickness absence patterns from 2005/06 through 2009/10 in Norway. Annually, an estimated 2.868% (mean 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.405-4.820%) of the working population obtained sick leave for influenza, of whom 0.915% (mean 95% CI: 0.453...

Approximately 3% of employees are absent from work due to illness daily in Europe, while in some countries sickness absence exceeds 20 days per year. Based on a limited body of reliable studies, Greek employees in the private sector seem to be absent far less frequently (<5 days/year) compared to most of the industrialized world. The aim of this study was to estimate the levels of sickness abse...

STUDY DESIGN Randomized parallel group comparative trial with a 1-year follow-up period. OBJECTIVE To compare in a population of patients with chronic low back pain, the effectiveness of a functional restoration program (FRP), including intensive physical training and a multidisciplinary approach, with an outpatient active physiotherapy program at 1-year follow-up. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DAT...

background: little attention has been given to the relationship between work-life balance and sickness absence. objective: to investigate the association between poor work-life balance and sickness absence in 4 nordic welfare states. methods: multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed on pooled cross-sectional data of workers aged 15–65 years from denmark, finland, sweden, and nor...