Is the association between graded sickness absence and return to work confounded by health? A longitudinal cohort study from the Norwegian neck and back registry

Is the association between graded sickness absence and return to work confounded by health? A longitudinal cohort study from the Norwegian neck and back registry

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are among the leading causes of sickness absence (SA) and disability. Graded sickness absence (GSA) as an alternative to full time sickness absence (FSA) has been implemented in the Nordic countries to promote return to work (RTW) and prevent disab...

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Main Authors: Ingvild Bardal, Nils Abel Prestegård Aars, Samineh Sanatkar, Sharon AM Stevelink, Oda Lekve Brandseth, Beate Brinchmann, Arnstein Mykletun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Musculoskeletal pain
Sick leave
Return to work
Graded sickness absence
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22368-1
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