Research Articles
This page lists all research updates available on Return to Work Matters.
Research is chosen for review based on quality of the evidence and its practical value in return to work.
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Depression is the most significant contributor to reduced productivity
Home exercise is a cheap and effective way to improve back pain
Exercise, behavioural and multimodal programs: What works for RTW and why?
Rotator cuff treatments that work...and a couple that don't!
Returning to work after cancer treatment is difficult, but employers can make a difference.
Are steroid injections an effective way to treat acute back pain?
Brief, face-to-face education works best for chronic LBP rehabilitation
Know the facts about this common skin condition
Introducing the basics and explaining the terminology
Lowering the costs of mental health problems for governments, employers, families and sufferers
How to help patients adhere to treatment recommendations
Psychological distress, heavy lifting and fear of activity are better predictors of back pain...
Understanding work and cost outcomes of overuse arm problems.
A look at the factors which predict psychosocial sick leave.
Decisions made in occupational health care that follow the 5-step protocol of evidence based...
What puts men and women at risk of taking long term sick leave? This study explores the roles...
Intervention by nurse case managers during the first week after onset of back pain improves...
Certain factors put people at risk of recurrent neck pain. What predicts recovery? This study...
A Canadian study explores the relationship between neck pain and lost time claims.
Early intervention programs for lower back pain aim to keep workers in the workplace. How can...
Safety incentive programs may reduce workplace injury rates but they can also cause...
The best work disability programs are broader than return to work management. Improving the...
There is more to chronic widespread pain, than pain itself.
Case Study NSW: How do changes to a compensation system effect whiplash recovery outcomes?
A look at barriers to return to work for those out of work for two years. Return to work after...
Long term claimants commonly describe a system that is frustrating, does not consider their...
Chronic pain is challenging to manage - here is a case that was complex but where input and a...
Job satisfaction improves mental health. Task variety, colleagues, and general working...
A public health campaign in Scotland has improved people's understanding and beliefs about back...
An 'organisational rehabilitation' program that identified and addressed employees' concerns...
A sense of control over the situation improves return to work outcomes.
Improved understanding about neck problems helps the patient get a better grasp on their...
The Task Force on Neck Pain was a major undertaking, seeking to review and summarise information...
People with musculoskeletal disorders and accompanying depression or anxiety have reduced levels...
Workplace intervention programs to reduce injuries, absenteeism and turnover among nurses should...
Evidence for and against common treatments for shoulder and elbow pain.
Advice for health professionals about the best attitudes for patients to adopt on the road to...
A detailed review of the tasks and role of coordinators
