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A Systematic Review of Psychological Return-to-Work Interventions for People with Mental Health Problems and/or Physical Injuries

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
2 January 2007

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The objectives of the current systematic review are (a) to describe psychological return-to-work (RTW) interventions for people with mental health problems and/or physical injuries, and (b) to summarize the impact of these RTW interventions on work and health outcomes. Three conventional systematic review methods were used, and 14 studies were identified. The most popular psychological interventions focus on coping strategies, problem-solving strategies, and belief/attitude adjustments. These components are most often grouped together under the broad label, cognitive behavioural approach, an approach which has yielded significant results in terms of RTW and health improvement outcomes. Other key interventions include communication between stakeholders and the involvement of each framework level (i.e., individual, group, and organization) in the RTW process, supported by follow-up in the community.

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Les objectifs de la présente recension systématique des écrits sont de: (a) décrire les interventions psychologiques de retour au travail offertes aux personnes ayant des problèmes de santé mentale et/ou des lésions physiques; (b) résumer l'impact de ces interventions sur les résultats reliés au travail et à la santé. Trois méthodes conventionnelles et systématiques de revue de littérature ont été utilisées et 14 études ont été retenues. Les interventions psychologiques les plus populaires incluent des stratégies d'adaptation, des stratégies de résolution de problèmes et la modification des croyances et attitudes. Ces composantes sont souvent regroupées sous le nom d'approche cognitive-comportementale au sens large, laquelle présente des résultats significatifs en termes de retour au travail et d'amélioration de la santé. La communication entre les personnes clés et l'implication de chaque niveau structurel (individu, groupe et organisation) dans le processus de retour en emploi, soutenu par un suivi dans la communauté, sont aussi des éléments clés pour de meilleurs résultats.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 25Number 2September 2006
Pages: 261 - 288

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Marc Corbière
Department of Rehabilitation, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec
Jie Shen
Institute of Health Promotion Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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