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Table 3 Subgroups of expected biopsychosocial predictors are compared for linear trend of average (re)entry to work per 8-week period. (Re)entry is defined as “participating in paid work ≥ 1 day (7.5 hours) per week on average for 8 week periods” and is measured throughout 56 weeks after on site rehabilitation. The reported results are from generalized estimating equations (GEE) analysis of the additional effect of time within subgroups (statistical interaction with time)

From: Biopsychosocial predictors and trajectories of work participation after transdiagnostic occupational rehabilitation of participants with mental and somatic disorders: a cohort study

Biopsychosocial factors

Odds ratio

95% Confidence intervals

Lower

Upper

Sociodemographic

 Female (compared to male)

0.97

0.871

1.086

 Age ≥ 36 years old (compared to younger)

1.00

0.908

1.096

 Higher education (compared to lower)

1.01

0.935

1.098

Poor economy (compared to medium/good))

1.16

1.030

1.299

Work and benefits

 Employed (compared to unemployed)

0.92

0.821

1.021

Work assessment allowance (compared to sickness benefit)

0.92

0.849

0.999

Graded sick leave (compared to full sick leave)

0.77

0.684

0.857

 Physically demanding job (compared to not physically demanding job)

1.03

0.950

1.127

Psychological

 High psychological flexibility (compared to low)

0.99

0.896

1.093

 Low expectation of return to work (compared to high or unsure)

1.08

0.968

1.212

 High work self-efficacy (compared to low)

0.98

0.883

1.091

Health

 Chronic pain (compared to no chronic pain)

0.95

0.861

1.042

 Chronic fatigue (compared to no chronic fatigue)

0.98

0.893

1.086

 Mental distress (compared to no mental distress)

1.05

0.971

1.145

 Mental disorder as diagnosis on sickness certificate (compared to no mental disorder)

0.97

0.891

1.051

 Mental disorder by interdisciplinary assessment (compared to no mental disorder)

1.03

0.933

1.137

 Sleep disturbance (compared to no sleep disturbance)

0.99

0.915

1.081

Functioning

 Role limitations because of physical health (versus no limitations)

0.95

0.876

1.038

Role limitations because of emotional problems (versus no limitations)

1.11

1.023

1.200