A multivariate analysis of factors associated with early offer and acceptance of a work accommodation following an occupational musculoskeletal injury.
OBJECTIVE
To identify factors associated with offer and acceptance of work accommodation.


METHODS
In 401 claimants with musculoskeletal injuries, two logistic regressions identified individual and workplace factors associated with work accommodation offer and acceptance.


RESULTS
Unionized status, strong disability management policies and practices, low supervisor support, and pink collar occupation were associated with work accommodation offer. Job tenure over 1 year and lighter physical work were associated with acceptance. Younger age and more repetitive physical work demands were positively associated with both outcomes. Pink-collar status was positively associated with offers, but negatively with acceptance. Gender, mental health, pain, job satisfaction, firm size, people-oriented culture, safety climate, and ergonomic practices were not significant predictors.


CONCLUSIONS
One month post-injury, workplace factors and age are determinants of offer and acceptance of work accommodation, while individual health factors play no significant role.
Franche
Renée-Louise
RL
Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. renee-louisef@ohsah.bc.ca
Severin
Colette N
CN
Hogg-Johnson
Sheilah
S
Lee
Hyunmi
H
Côté
Pierre
P
Krause
Niklas
N
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009864:Ontario; D055815:Young Adult