Table 1 Study and patient characteristics and methodological evaluation
From: Occupational therapy and return to work: a systematic literature review
Author | Diagnosis | Design | Follow-up | Internal validity* | Methodology* | External validity* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jousset et al., 2004 | Chronic low-back pain | RCT/single blind | Evaluation 6 months after programme in rehabilitation centre | B | B | A |
Joy et al., 2001 | Low-back injury | Retrospective cohort study | Telephone interview 4 weeks after termination of treatment programme | B | B | C |
Lambeek et al., 2010 | Chronic low back pain | RCT | Assessment at baseline, 3,6,9,12 months | A | A | A |
Schene et al., 2007 | Major depressive disorder | RCT | Assessments at baseline, 3, 6, 12, and 42 months | B | B | A |
Sullivan et al., 2006 | Whiplash injury | Longitudinal cohort study | Structured interview questions 1 year post-protocol treatment | A | B | B |
Vanderploeg et al., 2008 | Traumatic brain injury (military personnel) | RCT intent-to-treat: 2 different treatments | Follow-up telephone calls 1, 6, 12, and 24 months after discharge | A | A | C |