Type Case study
Německo
LanguageGerman
ProviderRheumatologische Fortbildungsakademie GmbH
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that may affect the lives of individual people in many ways. One of the most important outcomes may be work disability. Many people with rheumatism stop working in the first year of their illness and around 20 percent after three years. This shows a need...
Type Case study
Spojené království
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study looks at the crucial role that early diagnosis and intervention played in helping her to remain in work.
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
An ICT worker diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis was able to remain in his job thanks to some straightforward adjustments. Thus, the company he works for had been able to retain an expert worker who is able to train others.
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This report presents eight case studies of people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who successfully returned to work after sick leave or continued to work with the MSD. The studies aim to examine the experiences of these workers — who were recruited from a variety of organisations,...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageDanish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Dutch, Finnish
ProviderChrodis Plus
Chrodis Plus Chronic diseases and employment Workbox includes 2 elements: a training toolkit and a toolkit for workplaces. Its practical resources support workplaces to: measure, evaluate and strengthen the inclusiveness of workplaces and the work ability of employees with chronic conditions;...
Type Case study
International
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This case study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to tackling musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. Early intervention (despite the lack of a firm diagnosis) based on risk assessment and trialling new equipment has helped to alleviate discomfort and prevent her...
Type Guides & Tools
EU
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
This article concerns early intervention where work is compromised by or aggravates a musculoskeletal problem. The sooner a musculoskeletal problem is managed, the less likely it is that it will lead to long-term work loss.
