Experiences of Participating in Return to Work Group Programmes
RTW-GP
1 other identifier
observational
17
1 country
1
Brief Summary
To explore the experiences of individuals with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who have participated in return-to-work group programmes (RTW-GPs) and see how the programmes could strengthen their work ability.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started May 2012
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 20, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 29, 2016
CompletedJanuary 2, 2017
December 1, 2016
1.5 years
December 20, 2016
December 30, 2016
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Patient experiences after participating at RTW-GP
Focus group interviews
May 2012 - November 2013
Quality of life
Focus group interviews
May 2012 - November 2013
Work ability
Focus group interview
May 2012 - November 2013
Study Arms (3)
Programme 1
RTW group in day clinics
Programme 2
RTW group in day clinics for people with fibromyalgia
Programme 3
My work and I
Interventions
The participants of this study had participated in one of three different RTW-GPs. These programmes are designed to enable participants to proactively take action in their daily lives and in collaboration with employers achieve the best possible working conditions. All the group sessions are based on cognitive theory where attention, awareness and reflection on one's own work and life situation is important
Eligibility Criteria
A total of 17 female informants participated in the study, age 28 - 57 years
You may qualify if:
- Participating RTW-GP
- Musculoskeletal diagnoses
- From the rural district/city of residence
- Speaking Norwegian
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Revmatismesykehuset
Lillehammer, 2609, Norway
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Bente Hamnes, PhD
Revmatismesykehuset AS
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Time Perspective
- RETROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 20, 2016
First Posted
December 29, 2016
Study Start
May 1, 2012
Primary Completion
November 1, 2013
Study Completion
January 1, 2016
Last Updated
January 2, 2017
Record last verified: 2016-12
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share