| The Readiness for Return-To-Work (RRTW) scale: development and validation of a self-report staging scale in lost-time claimants with musculoskeletal disorders. | |
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PMID: 17701326 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: We report on the development and validation of a 22-item scale assessing stage of readiness for return-to-work, the Readiness for Return-to-Work (RRTW) scale. METHODS: Lost-time claimants (n = 632) completed a telephone survey one month after a work-related musculoskeletal injury. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of readiness items were conducted with two separate samples, and concurrent validity was examined. RESULTS: For workers not working, 60% of the variance was explained by four factors--(1) Precontemplation, (2) Contemplation (3) Prepared for Action-Self-evaluative and (4) Prepared for Action-Behavioral. For those working, 58% of the variance was explained by two factors--(1) Uncertain Maintenance and (2) Proactive Maintenance. Confirmatory factor analyses had satisfactory fit indices to confirm the initial model. Concurrent validity of the scale was supported: relationships of readiness with depressive symptoms, fear-avoidance, pain, and general health, were generally in the hypothesized direction. CONCLUSIONS: Psychometric properties of the newly developed instrument suggest that the application of the Readiness for Change model to return-to-work is relevant to work disability research. The instrument may facilitate the offer of stage-specific services tailored to injured workers' needs, and be used for evaluation of return-to-work interventions. |
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Authors:
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Renée-Louise Franche; Marc Corbière; Hyunmi Lee; F Curtis Breslin; C Gail Hepburn |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Validation Studies Date: 2007-08-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational rehabilitation Volume: 17 ISSN: 1053-0487 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Rehabil Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-08-29 Completed Date: 2007-12-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202814 Medline TA: J Occup Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 450-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Work & Health, 481 University Avenue, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4G 2E9. rfranche@iwh.on.ca |
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Canada Decision Making Humans Interviews as Topic Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation* Occupational Diseases / rehabilitation* Patient Participation* Prospective Studies Questionnaires* Self Concept Sick Leave Work Capacity Evaluation* Workers' Compensation |
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