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The study aims to determine if self-rated Work Ability Score predicts return to work after occupational rehabilitation.

March 1, 2026Frontiers in Rehabilitation SciencesOpen Access

Self-rated work ability predicts return to work after occupational rehabilitation

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A one-point increase in self-rated Work Ability Score (WAS) significantly improves the odds of full return to work after occupational rehabilitation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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CJChris JensenAir Liquide (United Kingdom)TKTarja Rajalahti KvalheimNorges Røde Kors STSvein Ove TjøsvollHelse Møre og Romsdal HF

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Cohort study examines work ability's role in predicting return to work after rehabilitation, suggesting improved work participation.

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The study aims to determine if self-rated Work Ability Score predicts return to work after occupational rehabilitation.
Analyzed data from the Norwegian registry for occupational rehabilitation.
Included participants with sick leave and musculoskeletal/mental health issues.
Measured Work Ability Score before and after rehabilitation on a 0-10 scale.
Conducted logistic regression to evaluate return to work after 12 months.
Higher Work Ability Score values were associated with increased odds of full return to work.
Odds ratio for a one-point increase in initial Work Ability Score was 1.57.
Improvements in Work Ability Score also positively influenced return to work, with an odds ratio of 1.47.

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Jensen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d79dec16d51705d2dd3f https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2026.1731625

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