Identifying predictors of return to work and the duration of time off work in first responders affected with musculoskeletal injuries or mental health issues

PurposeTo identify predictors of return to work, duration of time off work, and claim closure for first responders experiencing injuries or illnesses, and summarize the claim data.MethodsFirst responder claims collected between January 2012 and July 2017 were obtained from a disability management company. Known predictors of return to work were extracted from the data including age, sex, diagnosis, years of service, claim lag, medical report …