Making a successful return to work: the UK burden of injury multicentre longitudinal study

ObjectiveThis study aims to compare workers’ income before and after an occupational injury, with regard to return to work and job retention, over a period of 5 years.DesignThis study was designed as a longitudinal study.SettingThe Panel Study of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (PSWCI) survey targeted workers involved in industrial accidents for which medical care was terminated in the year 2012.ParticipantsThe panel study was conducted on a final sample of 2000 workers who were selected proportionally by region (nine regions) after priority assignment by disability rating (six levels). A total of 1458 workers were finally included in this study.MethodsThis study used data from the first to fifth PSWCI. To identify the effect on income after occupational injury considering return to work and job retention, we used the generalised estimating equation.ResultsIn regard to workers’ return to work, the OR that income after an occupational injury would be higher than that before an occupational injury was 3.17 (2.41–4.17) for those who returned to original work and 2.32 (1.81–2.97) for those re-employed as compared with who did not return to work and 1.27 (1.07–1.15) for those who retained their job as compared with those who did not. The ORs were 2.91 (2.26–3.75) for those who were re-employed and retained jobs and 2.96 (2.15–4.08) for those who returned to original work and did not retain jobs as compared with those who did not return to work and did not retain jobs.ConclusionsIt is important for accident victims to retain their jobs to maintain their economic status.

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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Brain Behavior and Immunity ◽

10.1016/j.bbi.2021.03.008 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Elaine Robertson ◽

Kelly S. Reeve ◽

Claire L. Niedzwiedz ◽

Jamie Moore ◽

Margaret Blake ◽

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Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

The Uk

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A longitudinal study of single system langerhans cell histiocytosis from a centre in the UK: implications for follow-up

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/adc.2011.212563.193 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 96 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. A82-A83 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. L. George ◽

V. Nanduri ◽

P. Brock

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ◽

Langerhans Cell ◽

Single System ◽

The Uk

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The Office for National Statistics Longitudinal Study

International Journal for Population Data Science ◽

10.23889/ijpds.v4i3.1205 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Alison Sizer ◽

Oliver Duke-Williams

Keyword(s):

Longitudinal Study ◽

Census Data ◽

Sampling Bias ◽

Large Sample Size ◽

England And Wales ◽

Large Sample ◽

Small Areas ◽

Pension Age ◽

The Uk ◽

State Pension

Background and Rationale The ONS Longitudinal Study (‘the LS’) covers England and Wales and includes individual data from the 1971 – 2011 decennial censuses and linked information on births, deaths and cancer registrations. It is representative of the population of England and Wales. Aim This presentation describes the LS and the linked administrative data, and showcases recent/ prominent examples of research. Methods and Approach The LS is built around samples drawn from decennial censuses, with its initial sample drawn from the 1971 Census. It also contains information about other people living in a sample-member’s household. Substantial emphasis is placed on security of access to the data and its responsible use. All research outputs are checked and are only released to users once disclosure control requirements are met. Linkage of study members from one census to another and vital events is carried out by ONS. Results The LS has been used for a variety of research. Using linked census and death records occupational differences in mortality rates have been researched. Individual records from all five censuses have been used to contribute to research social mobility, and research has also investigated the effects of long-term exposure to air pollution. Research has provided evidence of impact for social policy issues, e.g. health inequalities and the State Pension Age Review. Discussion The main strength of the LS is its large sample size (>1 million), making it the largest nationally representative longitudinal dataset in the UK. This allows analysis of small areas and specific population groups. Sampling bias is almost nil, and response rates are very high relative to other cohort and panel studies. Conclusion The ONS Longitudinal Study is a vital UK research asset, providing access to a large sample of census data linked across five censuses. It is strengthened through linkage to events data.

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Out-of-programme experience in UK neurosurgery trainees: optimising the transition back into clinical practice

Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/rcsbull.2021.43 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 103 (2) ◽

pp. 100-105

Author(s):

J Lam ◽

G Evans ◽

RM deSouza ◽

M Amarouche ◽

J Cheserem ◽

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Keyword(s):

Return To Work ◽

Online Survey ◽

Past Research ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Surgical Skills ◽

Clinical Environment ◽

The Past ◽

New Methods ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

The Uk

INTRODUCTION Out of programme (OOP) experience from training increases the skill pool of the neurosurgical workforce and drives innovation in the specialty. OOP approval criteria are well defined but transition back to clinical work can be challenging with a paucity of data published on trainee perspectives. Our study aimed to investigate factors influencing transition from OOP back to clinical work among neurosurgical trainees in the UK. METHODS An online survey was sent to all members of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons. Questions pertained to details of OOP and factors influencing transition back to clinical work. RESULTS Among the 73 respondents, 7 were currently on OOP and 27 had completed OOP in the past. Research was the most common reason for OOP (28/34, 82%) and this was generally motivated by the aspiration of an academic neurosurgery career (17/34, 50%). Although the majority (27/34, 79%) continued clinical work during OOP, 37% of this group (10/27) reported a reduction in their surgical skills. Fewer than half (15/34, 44%) had a return to work plan, of which only half (8/34, 24%) were formal plans. The majority of respondents who had completed OOP in the past (22/27, 81%) felt that they were able to apply the skills gained during OOP to their clinical work on return. CONCLUSIONS Skills learnt during OOP are relevant and transferable to the clinical environment but mainly limited to research with OOP for management and education underrepresented. Deterioration of surgical skills is a concern. However, recognition of this problem has prompted new methods and schemes to address challenges faced on return to work.

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Psychological distress associated with the second COVID-19 wave: Prospective evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

10.31234/osf.io/8mpxr ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Michael Daly ◽

Eric Robinson

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Fixed Effects ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

School Age Children ◽

Clinically Significant ◽

Fixed Effects Regression ◽

The Uk ◽

Second Wave ◽

Pandemic Wave

BackgroundIn late 2020 a second wave of COVID-19 infections occurred in many countries and resulted in a national lockdown in the UK including stay at home orders and school closures. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of psychological distress before and during the second COVID-19 wave in the UK. MethodsThis study drew on data from 10,657 participants from the nationally representative probability-based UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS). The 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) assessment measure was used to detect the proportion of UK adults experiencing clinically significant psychological distress. Changes in distress levels associated with the second pandemic wave were examined between September 2020 and January 2021 using logistic regression and linear fixed-effects regression models. ResultsLongitudinal analyses showed that the prevalence of clinically significant distress rose by 5.8% (95% CI:4.4-7.2) from 21.3% in September 2020 to 27.1% in January 2021, compared with a 2019 pre-pandemic estimate of 21% in this cohort. Fixed effects analyses confirmed that the second COVID-19 wave was associated with a significant within-person increase in distress (d =0.15, p<.001). Increases were particularly pronounced among those with school-age children in the home. LimitationsA non-specific measure of mental health symptoms was utilized and it was not possible to separate the potential impact of the pandemic from other changes occurring in tandem within the study period. ConclusionClinically significant distress rose during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and reached levels similar to those observed in the immediate aftermath of the first pandemic wave.

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Medical students’ perceptions of a career in general practice

British Journal of General Practice ◽

10.3399/bjgp19x702773 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 69 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. bjgp19X702773

Author(s):

Kimberley Banner ◽

Hugh Alberti ◽

Jane Stewart

Keyword(s):

General Practice ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Medical Students ◽

Family Life ◽

Personal Narratives ◽

Career Intentions ◽

Form Part ◽

Training Programmes ◽

The Uk ◽

Gp Training

BackgroundRecruitment into general practice is falling and many training programmes in the UK have unfilled training posts. In 2016 NHS England pledged to increase the number of graduates entering GP training to 50%. However in 2017 only 15.3% of foundation year 2 doctors commenced general practice.AimThis work aims to understand medical students’ perceptions of a career in general practice, and how this may affect their career intentions.MethodAs part of a larger, longitudinal study at four UK universities. First and fourth year students were invited to a focus group to discuss their perceptions of a career in general practice. The recordings were transcribed and content analysis was performed.ResultsThe perceptions discussed could be broadly grouped into three categories. ‘The GP’ highlighted students’ ideas of the GP as someone who was dedicated, could create rapport, and wanted a family life. The ‘Job of the GP’ indicated students were positive about the continuity of care the job offered, but felt the work was isolating and paperwork heavy. Finally, external factors such as denigration and the ‘GP land’ concept also had an impact on students’ perceptions.ConclusionFurther work is needed to understand how these perceptions develop, how this may impact students career intentions, and how this research could be used to improve GP recruitment. This data will form part of a wider longitudinal study, the results of which will be analysed for themes and personal narratives of the students.

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