| Inclusion | Exclusion |
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Study focus | Any system that provides income support for people with NSLBP (e.g. workers’ compensation, disability support systems) | Systems that do not offer income support systems |
Study design | Qualitative description Randomised controlled trial (RCT) Cohort study Case control study Cross-sectional study Mixed-methods study Systematic reviews (and meta-analysis) Literature reviews (including narrative) Opinion piece Letter | Â |
Grey literature | Position statements Policy summaries Legislation | |
Study population | Working-age adults in whom NSLBP is the cause of any absence from work | Participants younger than 18 years Participants where NSLBP is caused by specific pathologies (e.g. injuries) |
Outcome | Healthcare quality worker functional capacity (e.g. work, activities of daily living) | Pain Physical health Mental health Costs or expenditure |