International archives of occupational and environmental health

The most recent articles from: Int Arch Occup Environ Health September 2006

Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Sep 2006

Randomized Controlled Trial

Cost-effectiveness of multidisciplinary treatment in sick-listed patients with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized, controlled trial with one-year follow-up.

To determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a return-to-work outpatient multidisciplinary treatment programme for sick-listed workers with non-specific upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints. ⋯ Multidisciplinary treatment affects individuals positively, but shows no significant difference in (cost-) effectiveness on the societal level as compared to usual care.

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