Work limitations among those who had fully or partially returned to work 4 months post injury
| Partially RTW, n (%) | Fully RTW, n (%) | P-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number completing Work Limitations Questionnaire | 28 | 123 | |||
| Reported any problems (for ≥50% of the time) | |||||
| Time management demands | |||||
| 1a. Work the required number of hours | 4 (14.3) | [3] | 13 (10.6) | [5] | 0.484 |
| 1b. Get going easily at the beginning | 6 (21.4) | [1] | 14 (11.4) | [4] | 0.154 |
| 1c. Start on your job | 4 (14.3) | [2] | 6 (4.9) | [7] | 0.066 |
| 1d. Do your work without stopping | 8 (28.6) | [3] | 15 (12.2) | [6] | 0.018 |
| 1e. Stick to a routine or schedule | 4 (14.3) | [4] | 9 (7.3) | [10] | 0.186 |
| Time management score (median, IQR) | 20 (0–33) | [1] | 0 (0–15) | [5] | 0.002 |
| Physical demands | |||||
| 2a. Walk or move around work locations | 4 (14.3) | [2] | 18 (14.6) | [5] | 0.987 |
| 2b. Lift, carry, or move objects at work | 9 (32.1) | [3] | 19 (15.4) | [24] | 0.072 |
| 2c. Sit, stand, or stay in one position | 4 (14.3) | [2] | 19 (15.4) | [8] | 0.887 |
| 2d. Repeat the same motions over | 4 (14.3) | [4] | 16 (13.0) | [16] | 0.833 |
| 2e. Bend, twist, or reach while working | 6 (21.4) | [3] | 26 (21.1) | [8] | 0.881 |
| 2f. Use hand-held tools or equipment | 3 (10.7) | [4] | 12 (9.8) | [3] | 0.714 |
| Physical score (median, IQR) | 18 (4–38) | [2] | 7 (0–25) | [3] | 0.068 |
| Mental demands | |||||
| 3a. Keep your mind on your work | 6 (21.4) | [2] | 12 (9.8) | [4] | 0.069 |
| 3b. Think clearly when working | 4 (14.3) | [2] | 8 (6.5) | [4] | 0.146 |
| 3c. Do work carefully | 3 (10.7) | [2] | 8 (6.5) | [4] | 0.401 |
| 3d. Concentrate on your work | 4 (14.3) | [2] | 9 (7.3) | [4] | 0.206 |
| 3e. Work without losing thought | 4 (14.3) | [1] | 7 (5.7) | [3] | 0.109 |
| 3f. Easily read or use your eyes | 2 (7.1) | [1] | 8 (6.5) | [6] | 0.916 |
| 4a. Speak with people | 1 (3.6) | [3] | 5 (4.1) | [9] | 0.931 |
| 4b. Control your temper | 4 (14.3) | 5 (4.1) | [6] | 0.049 | |
| 4c. Help other people | 3 (10.7) | [3] | 5 (4.1) | [10] | 0.142 |
| Mental score (median, IQR) | 3 (0–19) | [1] | 0 (0–11) | [4] | 0.107 |
| Output demands | |||||
| 5a. Handle the workload | 4 (14.3) | 10 (8.1) | [4] | 0.340 | |
| 5b. Work fast enough | 5 (17.9) | [2] | 11 (8.9) | [4] | 0.141 |
| 5c. Finish work on time | 2 (7.1) | [2] | 8 (6.5) | [10] | 0.913 |
| 5d. Do your work without mistakes | 3 (10.7) | 8 (6.5) | [3] | 0.462 | |
| 5e. Feel you’ve done what you needed | 6 (21.4) | 10 (8.1) | [2] | 0.043 | |
| Output score (median, IQR) | 15 (0–25) | 0 (0-15) | [3] | 0.014 | |
| Productivity loss score (median, IQR) | 4.6 (0.7–7.4) | [4] | 1.1 (0.0–4.6) | [7] | 0.028 |
[ ] number of missing values. Domain scores represent the percentage of time work is limited due to problems performing domain-specific tasks. Productivity loss score represents the percentage reduction in output between those with work limitations and a group of employees who have no limitations. IQR = interquartile range. RTW = return to work.