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Original article2021;47(8):600-608
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Review2019;45(4):333-345
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Original article2019;45(3):289-297
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pdf Prediction of long-term absence due to sickness in employees: development and validation of a multifactorial risk score in two cohort studies
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Original article2017;43(5):447-456
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Editorial2017;43(1):1-4
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Review2016;42(4):261-272
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Short communication2015;41(4):413-416
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Original article2015;41(3):223-233
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Letter to the Editor2015;41(3):322-323
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Original article2014;40(4):361-369
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Original article2014;40(2):156-166
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Original article2014;40(2):195-202
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pdf Re: Noordik E, van der Klink JJ, Geskus RB, de Boer MR, van Dijk FJH, Nieuwenhuijsen K. Effectiveness of an exposure-based return-to-work program for workers on sick leave due to common mental disorders: a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2013;39(2):144–154. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3320
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Original article2013;39(4):351-360
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pdf The need for novel strategies to analyze the dynamic pattern of worker’s health over time and the consequences for sustained employability
Original article2013;39(2):144-154
pdf full text Effectiveness of an exposure-based return-to-work program for workers on sick leave due to common mental disorders: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Original article2013;39(1):66-75
pdf full text Effectiveness of a worksite lifestyle intervention on vitality, work engagement, productivity, and sick leave: results of a randomized controlled trial
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pdf Dose–response relation between perceived physical exertion during healthcare work and risk of long-term sickness absence
Editorial2012;38(3):187-192
pdf Studying the effect of the psychosocial work environment on risk of ill-health: towards a more comprehensive assessment of working conditions
Original article2012;38(3):209-217
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pdf Health risk behaviors and morbidity among hospital staff − comparison across hospital ward medical specialties in a study of 21 Finnish hospitals
Original article2011;37(6):481-493
pdf What promotes sustained return to work of employees on long-term sick leave? Perspectives of vocational rehabilitation professionals
Original article2011;37(2):120-128
pdf The effect of workplace intervention on pain and sickness absence caused by upper-extremity musculoskeletal disorders
Original article2011;37(2):99-108
pdf 2nd place, PREMUS best paper competition: implementing return-to-work interventions for workers with low-back pain – a conceptual framework to identify barriers and facilitators
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Original article2009;35(5):325-333
pdf Impact of work-related factors, lifestyle, and work ability on sickness absence among Dutch construction workers
Original article2009;35(2):85-95
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Original article2008;34(4):260-266
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