Simo Taimela

Antecedents of Long‑Term Work Disability After Mental Health-Related Sickness Absence: The Role of Occupational Health Care Pathways

Abstract Purpose The relationship between specific occupational health care (OHC) pathways and subsequent work disability following an initial mental health-related sickness absence (SA) is poorly understood. This study aimed to predict long-term SA outcomes by modeling the timin...

Translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index into Finnish

Shoulder pain is a leading cause of disability, often resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Valid, culturally adapted patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential for assessing symptoms and treatment outcomes across populations. The Shoulder...