Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Antecedents of Long‑Term Work Disability After Mental Health-Related Sickness Absence: The Role of Occupational Health Care Pathways
Abstract Purpose The relationship between specific occupational health care (OHC) pathways and subsequent work disability following an initial mental health-related sickness absence (SA) is poorly understood. This study aimed to predict long-term SA outcomes by modeling the timing and composition of OHC pathways among employees absent due to mood disorders or anxiety. Methods We conducted a register‑based observational cohort study using structured occupational health records from a major Finnish OHC provider (2015 …