title: [Rehabilitation outcomes and return to work after psychiatric examination of work ability].
abstract: The aim of the study was to find out the rehabilitation outcomes and predictors of return to work after psychiatric examination of work ability. Methods. The examination and one-year follow-up were performed at Helsinki University Central Hospital Psychiatric outpatient unit for the assessment of function and capacity. Results. The occupational activity, self-reported functional capacity and quality of life were enhanced. Half of the vocational rehabilitation plans were successful. Conclusions. An absence of less than 6 months and active return to work strategies at occupational health care in co-operation with psychiatrists lead to better outcomes.
authors.forename: Susanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heikinheimo
authors.forename: Katinka
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tuisku
mesh_terms: D005387:Finland; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D011788:Quality of Life; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D062707:Return to Work; D018582:Sick Leave; D016896:Treatment Outcome