A realist review of the mechanisms at work in second track reintegration
When returning to the current employer is no longer possible, returning to work with a new employer may offer an alternative. In practice, however, such second-track return-to-work trajectories are far from always.
Objective
The aim is to develop an evidence-informed explanatory framework for effective second-track return-to-work support. To this end, we combine scientific evidence with knowledge from policy and practice. We examine which mechanisms contribute to successful return to work, with particular attention to behaviour, legal and financial conditions, and collaboration between employees, employers, return-to-work professionals, occupational health services, and insurers.
Results
The project will deliver an explanatory framework and accessible knowledge products that help professionals, employers, and policymakers design second-track return-to-work support more effectively and promote sustainable return to work.
