학술논문
Cognitive and somatic intervention – a non randomized clinical trial / Gruppebasert kognitiv og somatisk intervensjon – en klinisk forlöpsstudie
Document Type
Journal Article
Artikel
Artikel
Author
Source
Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening. 53(11):904
Subject
Language
Norwegian
ISSN
0332-6470
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in work participation and health related quality of life after an outpatient cognitive and somatic «return to work» intervention.Materials/Methods: 47 patients with musculoskeletal pain and psychological symptoms were included in the studyResults: 17 % of the participants worked full time at inclusion. At one year follow up this percentage increased to 40 %, at 2,5–5,5 years to 39 %. However, the percentage of participants receiving social security benefits increased significantly at follow up. Quality of life improved significantly after intervention.Conclusion: Cognitive and somatic intervention could be a factor to increase work participation and quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal pain and psychological symptoms. We need randomized controlled studies to conclude about the effectiveness of this intervention.