Workforce Reintegration After Work-Related Permanent Impairment: A Look at the First Year After Workers ’ Compensation Claim Closure

Conclusions Injured workers with permanent impairment face long-term challenges related to health limitations, chronic pain, work reintegration, and economic impacts. Workers with a higher degree of impairment more frequently reported several economic and job security challenges. Developing workplace and workers ’ compensation-based interventions that reduce return-to-work interruption and reinjury for workers with permanent impairment should be prioritized as an important public health and societal goal.
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research