Table 1 To be eligible for inclusion in this review, studies need to report on at least one of the work-related outcomes listed here. Studies may choose to report non-standardised outcome measures for work ability, work capacity, and health-related productivity loss. Such studies will not be excluded from this review
Work-related outcome | Example of how outcome might be measured |
|---|---|
Return to work status/rate | Percentage of participants who have returned to work by a certain time following injury. The type of work (i.e. reduced hours, modified duties) may also be reported. |
Sick leave | Use of sick leave (e.g. yes or no, number of hours/days) Cost of sick leave (e.g. wages) |
Work ability | Work Ability Index [44] |
Work capacity | Functional Capacity Evaluation [45] |
Health-related work productivity loss | Stanford Presenteeism Scale [46] WHO’s Health and Work Performance Questionnaire [29] Lam Employment Absence and Productivity Scale [47] |