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Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in returning to work after minor to serious road traffic injuries: a qualitative study
ConclusionsIndividual and system barriers identified in this study suggest that RTW after RTI occurs in a complex system requiring the commitment of all stakeholders. This is particularly important for managing knowledge-related barriers by provision of high quality and easily accessible information about the RTW process, disability schemes, and the nature of RTI. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 20, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

The Cross-Country Comparison Model for Labor Participation (CCC Model for LP) of Persons with Chronic Diseases
Conclusions The CCC model for LP of persons with chronic diseases allows for a comprehensive understanding of country differences and cross-country transferability of policies and interventions. The CCC model can be used for other populations when population-specific subfactors are included. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 20, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Correction to: Work-related support in clinical care for patients with a chronic disease: development of an intervention
(Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 11, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Pre-existing anxiety and depression disorders and return to work after musculoskeletal strain or sprain: a phased-based approach
ConclusionsWorkers with a pre-existing anxiety disorder may require additional supports both during lost-time and after initial RTW. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 6, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Impact of Opioid Use on Duration of Time Loss After Work-Related Lower Limb Injury
Conclusions Any opioid use was associated with longer time loss duration, with increasing opioid strength having a greater effect. Review of pain management methods should be undertaken to reduce opioid use, which may have a positive impact on duration of time loss and long-term function. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 3, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Cross-Jurisdiction Comparative Research in Work Disability Prevention: Introduction to the Special Series
AbstractThe systems that societies construct to support work disability prevention can have powerful effects on both the experiences of people with work disability as well as their health and employment outcomes. Comparative studies between jurisdictions provide an opportunity to gain insights into these system level impacts, by comparing system features, processes and experiences; and by determining if jurisdictional variation affects outcomes. In turn, this can prompt policy and practice reform. Reflecting the diversity of work disability systems globally, there is growing interest in cross-jurisdiction comparative resea...
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 3, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Impact of Opioid Use on Duration of Time Loss After Work-Related Lower Limb Injury
Conclusions Any opioid use was associated with longer time loss duration, with increasing opioid strength having a greater effect. Review of pain management methods should be undertaken to reduce opioid use, which may have a positive impact on duration of time loss and long-term function. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 3, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Cross-Jurisdiction Comparative Research in Work Disability Prevention: Introduction to the Special Series
AbstractThe systems that societies construct to support work disability prevention can have powerful effects on both the experiences of people with work disability as well as their health and employment outcomes. Comparative studies between jurisdictions provide an opportunity to gain insights into these system level impacts, by comparing system features, processes and experiences; and by determining if jurisdictional variation affects outcomes. In turn, this can prompt policy and practice reform. Reflecting the diversity of work disability systems globally, there is growing interest in cross-jurisdiction comparative resea...
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 3, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Variation in General Practice Services Provided to Australian Workers with Low Back Pain: A Cross-Jurisdictional Comparative Study
Conclusion: There is significant variation in provision of GP services to injured workers with LBP between four Australian workers ’ compensation jurisdictions. Administrative requirements for time-based provision of work capacity certificates by medical practitioners may be contributing to service variation. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - June 1, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Ethnocultural Minority Workers and Sustainable Return to Work Following Work Disability: A Qualitative Interpretive Description Study
Conclusions Based on our findings, we recommend several possible strategies, such as the cultural humility model, for preventing differences from exacerbating the already significant vulnerability situation of some ethnocultural minority workers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - May 26, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Predictors of Return to Work for People with Anxiety or Depression Participating in a Randomized Trial Investigating the Effect of a Supported Employment Intervention
Conclusion Higher age and lower readiness to change were associated with a lower chance of having returned to work or education. Factors modifying the effect of higher age should be identified, just as vocational rehabilitation should focus on improving factors related to people ’s readiness to change. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - May 25, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research