DISABILITY

This study tests a program called RETAINWORKS, which helps people who have a work disability—an injury, illness, or medical condition that makes it hard to keep working. The program combines medical care coordination, return-to-work support, and financial incentives for both work…

This study tests whether a package of services—including medical provider support, return-to-work coordination, assistive technology, and peer support—can help Kentucky workers who are at risk of leaving the workforce due to a non-work-related injury or illness. Participants are …

This pilot study tested whether adding group-based pain neuroscience education (PNE) to a community exercise program helps older women with knee osteoarthritis. Nineteen women aged 60+ were randomly assigned to 10 weeks of exercise plus PNE or exercise alone. Researchers measured…

This study uses interviews to learn how adults with disabilities and complex health conditions experience their mouth, oral health, and how these affect daily life and social participation. The goal is to see if a standard framework, the International Classification of Functionin…

This study tests whether a short online lesson can change how researchers think about including people with disabilities in medical and behavioral studies. About 200 researchers will take the course, and their attitudes and knowledge will be measured before and after. The goal is…

This study tested a program that provides early support to Minnesota workers who have been injured or become ill, to help them stay at work or return to work sooner. Over 3,400 adults who were employed but at risk of missing work for at least 4 weeks took part. The goal was to se…

This study looked at a program called Ohio RETAIN that helps people who are injured or ill stay at work or return to work. Over 4,500 adults in Ohio took part. The goal was to see if the program helped them keep working and avoid applying for disability benefits.

This study tested a program called Vermont RETAIN that helps people who have an injury or illness stay at work or return to work. About 800 adults in Vermont who were working or looking for work and had a recent injury or illness took part. Some received extra services like medic…

This study translated an English questionnaire into Turkish to help athletes with low back pain measure how their pain affects sports and daily activities. 120 Turkish athletes with low back pain filled out three questionnaires. The goal was to make sure the Turkish version is ac…