Conclusion
stress-related disorders
The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to evaluate whether a systematic procedure of collaboration between general practitioners and rehabilitation coordinators, which involved the employer in the rehabilitation of sick-listed patients with stress-related disorders, could reduce the number of sick-leave days during a 24-month follow-up period. Contrary to what was expected, the intervention prolonged the RTW time, measured as net sick leave days at three, six, and 12 months after inclusion, as compared to treatment as usual. At 24 months, no significant difference between cases and controls was found.