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Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 2/2015

01-06-2015

The Mediating Role of Recovery Expectancies on the Relation Between Depression and Return-to-Work

Authors: Junie S. Carriere, Pascal Thibault, Michael J. L. Sullivan

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Purpose Depressive symptoms have been identified as a significant risk factor for prolonged disability, however, little is known about the process by which depression impacts recovery following work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs). The primary objective of this study was to examine whether recovery expectancies mediate the relation between depression and return-to-work (RTW) status in individuals with WRMDs. Methods A sample of 109 patients with WRMDs were recruited from 1 of 6 primary care physiotherapy clinics. Participants completed measures of pain severity, depression and recovery expectancies. RTW status was assessed by telephone interview 1 year after the initial assessment. Results Consistent with previous research, more severe depressive symptoms and lower recovery expectancies were associated with a lower probability of RTW. Logistic regression analyses revealed that recovery expectancies completely mediated the relation between depression and RTW status at 1-year follow-up. Conclusion The results suggest that interventions specifically targeting recovery expectancies in individuals with WRMDs and depressive symptoms might improve RTW outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
The Mediating Role of Recovery Expectancies on the Relation Between Depression and Return-to-Work
Authors
Junie S. Carriere
Pascal Thibault
Michael J. L. Sullivan
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-014-9543-4

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