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Objectives. We systematically reviewed the literature on the impact of returning to work on health among working-aged adults. %26lt;br%26gt;Methods. We searched 6 electronic databases in 2005. We selected longitudinal studies that documented a transition from unemployment to employment and included a comparison group. Two reviewers independently appraised the retrieved literature for potential relevance and methodological quality. %26lt;br%26gt;Results. Eighteen studies met our inclusion criteria, including 1 randomized controlled trial. Fifteen studies revealed a beneficial effect of returning to work on health, either demonstrating a significant improvement in health after reemployment or a significant decline in health attributed to continued unemployment. We also found evidence for health selection, suggesting that poor health interferes with people%26apos;s ability to go back to work. Some evidence suggested that earlier reemployment may be associated with better health. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions. Beneficial health effects of returning to work have been documented in a variety of populations, times, and settings. Return-to-work programs may improve not only financial situations but also health. (Am J Public Health. 2012;102:541-556. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2011.300401)
- 出版日期2012-3
