Hannah Bourne
Articles by ‘Hannah Bourne’
What does the evidence say about the effectiveness of job coaching for people who cannot return to a job with their previous employer?
Do online physical activity programs work? And are cash incentives good for motivation?
Clear goals and helpful tools ensure that workplace interventions pack a real punch
A review of the effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for chronic low back pain.
How effective are exercises in treating mechanical neck problems?
What do people with different kinds of back pain believe about pain and how do these beliefs impact recovery?
A look at the workplace factors associated with repeat visits to back pain clinics
What makes some people more likely to participate in physical activity than others?
Might a more involved approach to the case management of workers with musculoskeletal disorders cost less AND facilitate return to work?
Clinicians are good at putting medical pieces of the patient-puzzle in place. What happens when they forget about psychosocial pieces?
This study investigates the link between osteoarthritis in the facet joints of the spine and the presence of low back pain.
How to maximize employee participation in workplace health promotion programs...
Can workplace back safety education programs reduce the risk of back injuries and complications?
While some doctors follow best practice guidelines for lower back pain, many get it wrong...
Why investing in worker health may boost productivity.
Researchers examine the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating chronic low back pain.
Research shows that health improvement programs are both physically and financially successful.
When looking at the factors which impact upon workplace productivity, we also need to look at the studies that assessed them.
Investigating these costs more thoroughly will enable employers to develop strategies for effectively reducing health costs
Productivity declines more when unwell people are at work rather than absent.
Clinicians and leading researchers evaluate the effectiveness of early screening in preventing long-term disability in patients with back problems.
How do different country's disability benefits and policies for occupational low back pain affect return to work rates?
Do health promotion programs improve the health and driving safety of truck drivers?
What impact do financial pressures have on the use and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation for injured workers?
Occupational health research IS relevant to policy development: but what kinds of research are best?
Less invasive treatments should be first port of call for low back pain.
Changes to NSW workers' comp legislation had some interesting outcomes
A comparison of the effectiveness of multidisciplinary rehabilitation and standard care in the treatment of neck and shoulder pain.
Identifying the needs of families caring for someone with a traumatic brain injury.
An overview of the complex factors influencing the return to work of sick and injured workers, and recommendations as to return to work strategies can be improved.
A study looking at factors influencing the return to work and recovery of injured workers in California
Brief, face-to-face education works best for chronic LBP rehabilitation
A short survey can predict a worker's RTW outcomes
Contrary to expectations, sedentary workers are more likely than heavy workers to lead inactive lives