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Chapter 4. Methodological aspects in sickness-absence research
Gunnel Hensing
The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Department of Social Medicine, Göteborg, Sweden, Gunnel.Hensing{at}socmed.gu.se
Several methodological aspects concerning research on sickness absence and disability pension are noteworthy, including: empirical research is being conducted within many different disciplines using various study designs; progress in theory development has been slow and weak; several outcome measures are used; terminology varies widely; and comparative research is difficult to conduct since insurance systems differ over time and among nations and employers.
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Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 32, No. 63 suppl,
44-48 (2004)
DOI: 10.1080/14034950410021844
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