scholarly journals Predictors of Return to Work for Occupational Rehabilitation Users in Work-Related Injury Insurance Claims: Insights from Mental Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 740-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Akbarzadeh Khorshidi ◽  
Miriam Marembo ◽  
Uwe Aickelin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Occupational Rehabilitation ◽  
Insurance Claims ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

scholarly journals The experiences of workers who do not successfully return to work following a work-related injury

Work ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 537-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca E. Gewurtz ◽  
Stephanie Premji ◽  
D. Linn Holness
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

Study on Factors Affecting Return-to-Work in the Elderly after Work-Related Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Eun-Ju Jo ◽  
◽  
Dong-Hee Noh ◽  
Seung-Hyup Han ◽  
Kyung-Yoon Kam
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

Factors Affecting the Type of Return-to-Work and Job Maintenance After Work-Related Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-120
Author(s):  
Dong-Hee Noh ◽  
◽  
Eun-Ju Jo ◽  
Yun-Jun Cha ◽  
Seung-Hyup Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

scholarly journals Timing of Health Service Use Among Truck Drivers After a Work-Related Injury or Illness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Xia ◽  
Alex Collie ◽  
Sharon Newnam ◽  
Dan I. Lubman ◽  
Ross Iles
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury ◽  
Service Type ◽  
Compensation Claims

AbstractPurposes Timely delivery of treatment and rehabilitation is generally acknowledged to support injury recovery. This study aimed to describe the timing of health service use by injured truck drivers with work-related injury and to explore the association between demographic and injury factors and the duration of health service use. Methods Retrospective cohort study of injured truck drivers with accepted workers’ compensation claims in the state of Victoria, Australia. Descriptive analyses examined the percentage of injured truck drivers using health services by service type. Logistic regression model examined predictors of any service use versus no service use, and predictors of extended service use (≥ 52 weeks) versus short-term use. Results The timing of health service use by injured truck drivers with accepted workers’ compensation claims varies substantially by service type. General practitioner, specialist physician, and physical therapy service use peaks within the 14 weeks after compensation claim lodgement, whilst the majority of mental health services were accessed in the persistent phase beyond 14 weeks after claim lodgement. Older age, being employed by small companies, and claiming compensation for mental health conditions were associated with greater duration of health service use. Conclusions Injured truck drivers access a wide range of health services during the recovery and return to work process. Delivery of mental health services is delayed, including for those making mental health compensation claims. Health service planning should take into account worker and employer characteristics in addition to injury type.

Predictors of Return to Work and Job Retention after Work-Related Injury or Illness

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Tae Kang ◽  
Hyoung June Im ◽  
Yong Kyu Kim ◽  
Young Su Ju ◽  
Hwa Pyung Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

Are the Predictors of Work Absence Following a Work-Related Injury Similar for Musculoskeletal and Mental Health Claims?

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter M. Smith ◽  
Oliver Black ◽  
Tessa Keegel ◽  
Alex Collie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury

scholarly journals Functional Capacity Evaluation for Work-Related Injuries to the Foot and Ankle is Associated with Low Return to Work Rate

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0022
Author(s):  
Alexander J. Idarraga ◽  
Adam Wright-Chisem ◽  
Daniel D. Bohl ◽  
Simon Lee ◽  
Johnny Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Functional Capacity Evaluation ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury ◽  
Capacity Evaluation ◽  
Light Medium

Category: Hindfoot, Ankle, Midfoot/Forefoot, Injury and Rehabilitation Introduction/Purpose: The functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is used to determine a worker’s physical ability after treatment of a work-related injury. This evaluation is a critical determinant in the administration of benefits and the decision to return to work (RTW). The purpose of this study is to characterize FCE results and ability to RTW among patients treated for work- related orthopaedic injuries to the foot or ankle. Methods: A retrospective medical record review from the practices of four orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons was conducted. Inclusion criteria were (1) treatment of a work-related injury to the foot or ankle, (2) at least 2 years of follow-up from the injury, and (3) documentation of an associated FCE. The FCE report and clinic notes were used to determine the patient’s pre-injury job requirement (Department of Labor Office category: light, medium, or heavy), post-injury FCE-determined work ability (light, medium, or heavy), specific FCE- or physician-imposed work restrictions, and clearance for RTW. Patients were considered cleared to RTW if their FCE-determined work ability met or exceeded their pre-injury job requirement and if there were no additional restrictions imposed by the FCE or physician that would prevent them from functioning in their pre-injury role. Results: A total of 188 patients met inclusion criteria. Missteps/rotational injuries (44.1%), falls from height (22.3%), and crush injuries (20.7%) were the most common mechanisms. 74.4% of patients had FCE-determined work abilities at or above their pre- injury job requirements, and 63.3% of patients were eventually cleared for RTW. The median time from injury to clearance for RTW was 2.0 ± 1.3 years. Reasons for not being cleared to RTW included failure to meet the pre-injury job requirement (67.2%), specific FCE-imposed limitations (28.3%), or specific physician-imposed limitations (4.5%). Less strenuous pre-injury job requirement was positively associated with both FCE-determined work ability meeting pre-injury job requirement and clearance for RTW (p<0.001 and p=0.034, respectively; Table 1). Conclusion: Approximately two-thirds of patients undergoing FCE after a work-related foot or ankle injury are cleared to RTW. However, it takes a median of two years to achieve this clearance. Patients with jobs that are more physically strenuous are less likely to be able to return to those jobs after injury to the foot or ankle.

Predictors of Sustained Return to Work After Work-Related Injury or Disease: Insights from Workers’ Compensation Claims Records

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janneke Berecki-Gisolf ◽  
Fiona J. Clay ◽  
Alex Collie ◽  
Roderick J. McClure
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury ◽  
Compensation Claims

scholarly journals A social-healthcare pathway to facilitate return to work of cancer survivors in Italy: The UNAMANO project

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sara Paltrinieri ◽  
Elena Ricchi ◽  
Elisa Mazzini ◽  
Elena Cervi ◽  
Elisa Sandri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Occupational Rehabilitation ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Local Branch ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Nonprofit Associations ◽  
Personalized Intervention

BACKGROUND: Return to work (RTW) is a major goal to promote cancer survivors’ social participation. OBJECTIVE: This study describes the multidisciplinary social-healthcare pathway called UNAMANO, conceived to support RTW in this population. METHODS: UNAMANO was developed by the Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, in partnership with the local branch of the Italian Medical Association, nonprofit associations, vocational training institutions, social cooperatives, a labour union, and a chartered accounting firm. RESULTS: UNAMANO is directed towards employed individuals diagnosed with cancer living in the province of RE. It was developed through four actions: A) training healthcare professionals on work-related occupational rehabilitation; B) dissemination among community and stakeholders; C) recruitment and training of volunteers; D) cancer survivor engagement and provision of a personalized comprehensive intervention. This consists in providing information and either occupational therapy to overcome barriers and facilitate RTW or social support through re-training and tailored job search strategies based on individual risk of job loss. CONCLUSIONS: UNAMANO is the first Italian multidisciplinary social-healthcare pathway supporting RTW of cancer survivors. Addressing a wide area of cancer survivors’ needs, it provides personalized intervention to resolve work-related issues. We propose this patient-centred RTW model to promote an easier transition from hospital to community.

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