Implementation of the danish return-to-work program: Process evaluation of a trial in 21 danish municipalities

Abstract

Although widely recommended, the implementation of a multidisciplinary, coordinated and tailored approach in RTW-management is not an easy task. Evaluating the implementation of the Danish RTW program in 21 municipalities showed that especially the establishment of well-functioning interdisciplinary RTW-teams, early assessment and more frequent cooperation with employers was challenging. A better understanding of these challenges is needed to improve implementation.