An online aftercare programme to improve vocational reintegration after inpatient medical rehabilitation

Development and evaluation of an internet-based aftercare programme to improve vocational reintegration after inpatient medical rehabilitation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN33957202

Enrollment

800

Registered

2011-10-27

Start date

2010-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-02-11

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Conditions

Vocationally strained patients in psychosomatic, orthopaedic and cardiovascular rehabilitation Mental and Behavioural Disorders Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

With a cluster randomised controlled intervention study we intend to study overall 800 patients at the beginning (T0) and at the end (T1) of inpatient medical rehabilitation as well as at the end of t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Vocationally strained patients in psychosomatic, orthopaedic and cardiovascular rehabilitation: 1. Private internet-access 2. Aged 18-59 years 2. Current occupation (full time, part time) 3. Vocational distress or high demand for vocational training / therapy according to the screening 4. German-speaking

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unemployment, pension or no plans to work (e.g. housekeeping) at the beginning of inpatient rehabilitation 2. Severity of physical or psychological complaints, so that it is not possible to take part at the inpatient stress management training

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
?Social medical risk index ? in the screening questionnaire SIBAR (Bürger & Deck, 2009) at follow-up, including subjective prognosis for work, time of sick leave and unemployment as well as wish for pension. Timepoints: Screening = T0 = 0 months Baseline = T1 = after the vocational training (about 3-6 weeks after screening) End of treatment = T2 = 3 months after baseline diagnostics Follow-up = T3 = 12 months after baseline diagnostics	—

Measure

Time frame

?Social medical risk index ? in the screening questionnaire SIBAR (Bürger & Deck, 2009) at follow-up, including subjective prognosis for work, time of sick leave and unemployment as well as wish for pension. Timepoints: Screening = T0 = 0 months Baseline = T1 = after the vocational training (about 3-6 weeks after screening) End of treatment = T2 = 3 months after baseline diagnostics Follow-up = T3 = 12 months after baseline diagnostics

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Level of vocational distress, physical and mental health and capability at follow-up. Timepoints: Screening = T0 = 0 months Baseline = T1 = after the vocational training (about 3-6 weeks after screening) End of treatment = T2 = 3 months after baseline diagnostics Follow-up = T3 = 12 months after baseline diagnostics	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 24, 2026