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Table 2 Health-related variables inquired at baseline and during follow-up

From: Effectiveness of early part-time sick leave in musculoskeletal disorders

Outcome

Measure

Main reason for the visit (at baseline)

Localisation and characteristics of pain

Pain intensity

Scale from 0 to 10

Interference with work activities

Scale from 0 to 10

Interference with sleeping

Scale from 0 to 10

Self-assessed functioning

Oswestry Back questionnaire [15] Quick DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) [16] COAT (Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Test) for lower extremities [17]

Productivity at work

Quantity and Quality of work [26]

Adjustments at work (during follow-up)

Description of change in physical work load (structured and open questions)