Return to work group | Non- return to work group | p-value | |
---|---|---|---|
N = 1412 (% = 70.6) | N = 588 (% = 29.4) | ||
The physician-related factors | |||
Detailed explanation of medical care | 0.0821 | ||
Yes | 1344 (95.2) | 548 (93.2) | |
No | 68 (4.8) | 40 (6.8) | |
Regular assessment of recovery | 0.0003 | ||
Yes | 1258 (89.1) | 488 (83.0) | |
No | 154 (10.9) | 100 (17.0) | |
Appropriateness of the treatment duration | < 0.0001 | ||
Yes | 836 (59.2) | 256 (43.5) | |
No | 576 (40.8) | 332 (56.5) | |
Counseling about returning to work | < 0.0001 | ||
Yes | 143 (10.1) | 27 (4.6) | |
No | 1269 (89.9) | 561 (95.4) | |
Work ability assessment and referral for vocational return | 0.0481 | ||
Yes | 375 (26.6) | 131 (22.3) | |
No | 1037 (73.4) | 457 (77.7) | |
Satisfaction level with the physician | 0.0480 | ||
Low | 12 (0.8) | 3 (0.5) | |
Moderate | 67 (4.8) | 41 (7.0) | |
High | 1333 (94.4) | 544 (92.5) | |
The employer-related factors | |||
Maintenance of relation | < 0.0001 | ||
Yes | 968 (68.6) | 273 (46.4) | |
No | 444 (31.4) | 315 (53.6) | |
Provided convenience during recovery | 0.0016 | ||
Yes | 411 (70.9) | 131 (22.3) | |
No | 1001 (29.1) | 457 (77.7) | |
Satisfaction level with employer | < 0.0001 | ||
Low | 365 (25.8) | 259 (44.1) | |
Moderate | 710 (50.3) | 272 (46.3) | |
High | 337 (23.9) | 57 (9.7) |