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A web application called PRATICAdr helps workers with mental health issues return to work...
Research reveals that while most workers accessed medical care promptly after the onset of low...
A Churchill Fellowship report calls for a fundamental shift in how organisations view and manage...
A Swedish study has some interesting insights about how women and their managers navigate the...
Support is vital for people with chronic pain who are returning to work. But what does ‘support’...
What should organisations think about when implementing toolkits to support workers’ mental...
A tool to help someone decide whether or not to disclose a mental health issue helped unemployed...
The success of the Mates in Construction program offers valuable lessons for addressing mental...
Research from Monash University shows not just where we are, but where we need to go to better...
A platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could help address workplace stress, enhance...
What makes RTW coordinators effective in getting injured and ill workers back to work, and back...
A study reveals how deeply embedded unfairness in police organisations threatens both the...
A study highlights the importance of support from co-workers and direct supervisors in...
In a study of people with musculoskeletal conditions, more than 60% of participants held at...
A study reveals that construction workers prefer informal support for mental health issues,...
Treating people with an injury compensation claim has its challenges. But it can also be a...
A European Pain Federation position paper recommends 5 evidence-based practices for health...
A personalised approach and workplace support are the keys to helping a worker adopt healthier...
Workers who receive support from their supervisors are less likely to experience bullying or...
An under-recognised workplace injury — moral injury and post-traumatic embitterment disorder —...
Understanding what patients expect when they attend for persistent low back pain and adopting a...
A study shows how common incorrect beliefs about spinal scans are and reinforces the importance...
When workers feel their employer truly cares about protecting their mental health everyone is...
A study reveals the staggering impact of workplace injuries and illnesses in Australia.
A study shows that personal contact is the best way for people to get the help they need.
Successful RTW isn't just about what happens back at work. It’s a complex dance that involves...
A new decision aid tool is showing promise in helping vocational rehabilitation professionals...
Interventions for mental health issues must address the individual, organisational and systemic...
Police officers are at high risk for work injuries and illnesses. How can organisations provide...
Motivational interviewing is used in case management in many Australian personal injury...
A study finds that many physios are unfamiliar with guidelines on treating low back pain and...
A study shows that cognitive-behavioural therapy-based interventions can reduce sick leave and...
Supervisors’ personal experiences of burnout, their attitudes towards mental health and the...
Occupational rehab professionals can help workers adopt preventive behaviours when returning to...
Healthcare practitioners can worsen their patients’ condition if they communicate negative...
A study highlights the importance of addressing ‘moral injury’, organisational practices and...
Healthcare professionals have more influence than they may realise on the attitudes and beliefs...
A sense of injustice is common among injured workers and can prolong their suffering. What...
A study suggests it’s time for a rethink on what causes distress in first responders and how to...
A study provides valuable insights into long-term outcomes for tailored interventions in...