WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC
reduced sickness, musculoskeletal disorders
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Two previous trials have tested the effect of motivational interviewing (MI), to facilitate return to work (RTW), for people with musculoskeletal disorders, with conflicting results.One previous trial has shown that a low intensity vocational advice intervention, reduced sickness absence by 5 days over 4 months for workers with musculoskeletal disorders in the UK.