Latest paper on validation of model to predict risk of absence and presenteeism published
We are delighted to announce that the latest paper from work being conducted by CMHW researchers at Keele has now been published.
This paper is the latest piece in a series of work which seeks to develop, assess and implement a new predictive model which can help highlight the risk that someone seeking primary healthcare will experience long-term work absence or presenteeism six months after their initial consultation.
Across all working ages a small proportion of people who go on to long-term absence make up the majority of the costs associated with absence from the workplace. At present (and in particular for people with MSK pain) there is currently no way of predicting which employees will return to work quickly without additional vocational advice and support. Consequently there is no way of ensuring the right individuals are directed towards the right services to support their occupational health needs. This work, therefore, aims to develop a prognostic model which can accurately predict prolonged work absence for people seeking primary care support in order that help can be targeted and supported early before there are at the point of work absence.
The article has now been published in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. You can read more about this work at the study webpage, and you can access the full text of the article here:
Archer, L, Pear, G, Snell, KIE. et al. Musculoskeletal Health and Work: Development and Internal-External Cross-Validation of a Model to Predict Risk of Work Absence and Presenteeism in People Seeking Primary Healthcare. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2024). DOI:10.1007/S10926-024-10223-W