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Labor force activity among Australians with musculoskeletal disorders comorbid with depression and anxiety disorders

Authors: Geoff Waghorn, David Chant, Chris Lloyd

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 2/2006

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Aim: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a leading cause of work-related disability. This investigation explored the impact of MSD comorbid with depression and anxiety disorders, on labor force activity. Methods: The Australian Bureau of Statistics provided confidentialized data files collected from a household sample of 37,580 people. MSD, affective, and anxiety disorders were identified and employment restrictions were assessed at four levels of severity. Results: Anxiety and depression of six months duration was present in 12.1% of people with MSD. Comorbidity magnified the negative impacts of single conditions on labor force activity. Most at risk were people with back problems and comorbid depression, people with arthritis or other MSD and comorbid anxiety, males with MSD and comorbid depression, and females with MSD and comorbid anxiety. Conclusions: The results suggest that the occupational rehabilitation needs of people with MSD comorbid with depression or anxiety may currently be underestimated.

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Title: Labor force activity among Australians with musculoskeletal disorders comorbid with depression and anxiety disorders
Authors: Geoff Waghorn
David Chant
Chris Lloyd
Publication date: 01-06-2006
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 2/2006
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-006-9018-3

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