Improving the diagnostic procedure for injured patients - Optimization for the questionnaire "Fragebogen Arbeit und Befinden" (OptiFAB) [Diagnostik der Unfallbetroffenen der Suva]
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN05534684 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN05534684 |
| Protocol serial number | OptiFAB |
| Sponsor | SUVA (Switzerland) |
| Funder | SUVA (Switzerland) |
- Submission date
- 18/08/2011
- Registration date
- 08/12/2011
- Last edited
- 11/07/2017
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
The aim of the study is to improve the treatment (triage) and the diagnostic procedure for insured people with disabilities (e.g. in the mental health or work related area) after an accident.
Who can participate?
Insured people with disabilities (e.g. in the mental health or work related area) eight weeks after an accident, aged at least 18
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention is a psychological intervention and/or work related intervention based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. Participants in the intervention group receive individual treatment depending on their disabilities or mental health. Participants in the control group receive treatment as usual. In addition there is a third minimal intervention group. In this group randomly allocated case managers follow a standardized manual to improve the triage of the procedure of the diagnostic process. The intervention and control groups are compared in terms of well-being, work-related satisfaction, and return to the workplace.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The benefit of participation is the free of charge intervention. There are no possible risks of participation.
Where is the study run from?
University of Bern (Switzerland)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2011 to December 2013
Who is funding the study?
SUVA (Switzerland)
Who is the main contact?
Prof. Hansjörg Znoj
hansjoerg.znoj@psy.unibe.ch
Contact information
Scientific
Institute of Psychology
Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
University of Bern
Gesellschaftsstrasse 49
Bern
3012
Switzerland
| Phone | +41 (0)31 631 45 91 |
|---|---|
| hansjoerg.znoj@psy.unibe.ch |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Blinded randomized experimental intervention study |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Improving the diagnostic procedure for injured patients: a randomised controlled trial |
| Study acronym | OptiFAB |
| Study objectives | 1. A significant difference in psychological and work-related outcome is expected between groups (OptiFAB and FABpur). Specifically, it is assumed that the group with the psychological and/or work-related intervention will have better outcomes in terms of psychological functioning (well-being) and a faster reintegration into the workplace. 2. A difference in term of a better triage is expected between groups (FABplus and FABpur). As above, it is assumed that the group with a GAS training and a manual will have better and faster triage process. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Philosophical - Human Sciences Faculty Ethics Commission of Bern (Switzerland), 08/06/2011, ref: 2011-04-172 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Different disabilities after an accident in the area workplace and/or mental health |
| Intervention | OptiFAB: Psychological intervention or / and work related intervention and Control group Treatment arm OptiFAB: The intervention consists of 10-20 weekly sessions: structured setting and a combination of educational and supportive coaching elements. FABplus: Improvement of triage process. A group of case manager receives a "Goal attainment Scale" training and a manual (summarized "the good practice" to faster the triage process) FABpur: Treatment as usual |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Psychological well-being, measured using BFW/E (Berner Fragebogen zum Wohlbefinden, Grob et al., 1991; 39 Items) 8 weeks after the accident |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Psychosocial conditions and health, measured using: |
| Completion date | 31/12/2013 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 400 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Patients 8 weeks after an accident have to fullfil followed criteria: 1. Approved accident or occupational disease 2. Unlimited employment contract 3. There must be at least 90 days or more between accident data and employment date 4. NCM-Code > 1 5. Present inability to work 6. No unemployment 7. No full working capacity in the next two weeks 8. Identified as a potential complex case by the questionnaire Arbeit und Befinden (FAB) 9. Able to speak German |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Inability to communicate or lack of language skills 2. Limited employment contract 3. Between accident data and employment date are less than 90 days 4. NCM-Code < 1 5. Ability to work 6. Unemployment 7. Full working capacity in the next two weeks 8. No complex case 9. Under 18 years of age 10. Not willing to participate in the study |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/09/2011 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2013 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Switzerland
Study participating centre
3012
Switzerland
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
11/07/2017: Plain English summary added.
