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PURPOSE: To evaluate the association between two measurement tools (Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale, SOFAS and Sheehan Disability Scale, SDS), returning to work (RTW) and their inter-correlation. METHODS: 132 psychiatric patients referred to assessment of work ability participated. The association between SOFAS and SDS Work to RTW were assessed by logistic regression. Inter-correlations between SOFAS and SDS were assessed with the Spearman's rho correlation coefficient. RESULTS: SOFAS and SDS Work scores were associated with a 1-year RTW and SOFAS and SDS were inter-correlated. CONCLUSIONS: When assigning the ability to work, both subjective and objective measures of function predict RTW.
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Transtornos Mentais/psicologia , Retorno ao Trabalho , Avaliação da Capacidade de Trabalho , Adulto , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Escores de Disfunção Orgânica , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The aim of the study was to find out the rehabilitation outcomes and predictors of return to work after psychiatric examination of work ability. Methods. The examination and one-year follow-up were performed at Helsinki University Central Hospital Psychiatric outpatient unit for the assessment of function and capacity. Results. The occupational activity, self-reported functional capacity and quality of life were enhanced. Half of the vocational rehabilitation plans were successful. Conclusions. An absence of less than 6 months and active return to work strategies at occupational health care in co-operation with psychiatrists lead to better outcomes.
