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. 2021 Jan 1;63(1):e21-e25.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002073.

Landmark Analysis Exploring the Optimal Period for Intensive Monitoring After Return to Work for Employees With Sickness Absence Due to Common Mental Disorders

Masayoshi Mishima  1 , Hiroyoshi Adachi, Chieko Mishima
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Landmark Analysis Exploring the Optimal Period for Intensive Monitoring After Return to Work for Employees With Sickness Absence Due to Common Mental Disorders

Masayoshi Mishima et al. J Occup Environ Med. .

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to clarify when and how long intensive monitoring should be performed after return to work (RTW) of employees experiencing common mental disorders using landmark analysis.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective survey of workers who experienced sickness absences (SAs) during 36 months after RTW. Sustainability rates of attendance among the following groups were compared before and after the landmark (18 months): one SA episode (Group 1), two SA episodes (Group 2), and three or more SA episodes (Group 3).

Results: Before the landmark, sustainability in Group 1 was higher than in the other groups, with no significant differences among groups after the landmark. Sustainability rate of attendance tended to be lower before than after the landmark in each group.

Conclusions: Intensive monitoring is suggested in the first 18 months after RTW.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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