A multivariate analysis of factors associated with early offer and acceptance of a work accommodation following an occupational musculoskeletal injury

TitleA multivariate analysis of factors associated with early offer and acceptance of a work accommodation following an occupational musculoskeletal injury
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsFranche RL, Severin CN, Hogg-Johnson S, Lee H, Cote P, Krause N
JournalJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Volume51
Issue8
Pagination969 - 983
Date Published2009/08//
Keywordsdisability management, gender, mental health, musculoskeletal disorders, occupation, outcome, pain, policy, return to work, safety, safety climate, work, workplace
Research Areas

return-to-work practices
DOI10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181b2f3c1
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with offer and acceptance of work accommodation. METHODS: In 401 claimants with musculoskeletal injuries, two logistic regressions identified individual and workplace factors associated with work accommodation offer and acceptance. RESULTS: Unionized status, strong disability management policies and practices, low supervisor support, and pink collar occupation were associated with work accommodation offer. Job tenure over 1 year and lighter physical work were associated with acceptance. Younger age and more repetitive physical work demands were positively associated with both outcomes. Pink-collar status was positively associated with offers, but negatively with acceptance. Gender, mental health, pain, job satisfaction, firm size, people-oriented culture, safety climate, and ergonomic practices were not significant predictors. CONCLUSIONS: One month post-injury, workplace factors and age are determinants of offer and acceptance of work accommodation, while individual health factors play no significant role