Young immigrants on long-term sick-leave: A clinical study of diagnostic factors, psychosocial Stressors, functional ability and sick-leave patterns

International Journal of Social Welfare

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 54-60

  Lofvander M ^a,e   Engstrom A ^b   Theander, H ^b,c   Furhoff, A K ^d  

^a Ringeby Health Centre   (Sweden)

^b Hjulsta Health Centre   (Sweden)

^c Spånga Health Centre   (Sweden)

^d KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE   (Sweden)

^e Rinkeby Health Centre   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Immigrant; Psychosocial stressors chronic pain; Sick leave; Sickness certification pattern; Work ability

Indexed keywords

EID: 0000985538     PISSN: 13696866     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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