Table 1.

Step 2. Matrix for injured worker: What does the injured worker need to do to return to work?

Performance Objectives(worker)	Attitudes/Beliefs/Emotions	Knowledge	Skills/self-efficacy	Expected outcomes
Keeps active despite pain and attempts RTW on modified work	Not fearful of re-injury	Understands difference between hurt and harm pain	Avoids passive coping	Demonstrates activity despite pain (avoidance of pain behaviours) and returns to modified work duties
Minimizes sitting or lying down	Positive attitude that avoiding sitting and lying will speed recovery			Avoids excessive sitting/lying down
Uses medication to control pain	Belief that medication can help with pain while returning to work	Learns coping/pacing strategies to control symptoms	Takes medication appropriately	Takes medication/performs exercise to reduce pain
Focus on function rather pain	Belief that the pain will subside. Has positive expectation	Understands the natural history of condition	Use proper body mechanics
Co-operates with RTW co-coordinator/employer/supervisor	Trust in RTW coordinator			Avoids delay in RTW
Communicates with workplace re: job concerns	Belief that has a say in RTW process. Belief that employer will listen and understand concerns and is supportive	Learns how to make workplace safe	Develops sense of control at work. Can adapt/change situations at work.	Does not wait until 100% to RTW. Accepts reasonable RTW plan
Communicates with Health Care Providers	Belief that he/she is ready to RTW			Avoids delays in RTW with minimal and safe RTW restrictions

RTW = return to work