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Self-managing pain — websites and other tools for healthcare and RTW practitioners

contributorLauren Finestone

Not everyone with persistent pain conditions can access specialised pain services. How effective are websites as a tool to help them manage their pain?

Supporting self-management of long-term conditions — the ‘who for’, ‘who by’, ‘what works’ and ‘how’

contributorLauren Finestone

It is now accepted that self-management is critical for people with chronic conditions. But what works best? And for which conditions? A comprehensive review of the evidence gives healthcare providers some ideas.

Research: The 'wicked' problem of addressing psychosocial hazards — lessons from abroad

contributorLauren Finestone

What makes it so hard to effectively assess and implement measures to address psychosocial hazards in the workplace? A study offers insights into the challenges and barriers and how to overcome them.

It pays to care - short video series

contributorHouda Peters

A recap of the six-part short video series explores key strategies for employers identified as part of the It Pays to Care Policy

‘An epidemic of useless and often harmful care’ — Part 2

contributorLauren Finestone

Payments for healthcare represent the second largest item of expenditure for Australian workers’ compensation schemes after income replacement. And it’s growing. But what are schemes paying for?

Webinar recording — It pays to care: From policy to practice

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Dr Mary Wyatt introduces the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's recently launched policy on work injury scheme design and starts to explore practical approaches to improve how our schemes operate.

Video - Active listening

contributorRTWMatters team

This 4 minute video features Dr Mary Wyatt and is an excerpt from our series of 20 elearning modules.

Video - The importance of the RTW Coordinator

contributorRTWMatters team

This 7 minute video features Dr Mary Wyatt and Teresa Coffey and is an excerpt from our series of 20 elearning modules.

Quality of work predicts mental health

contributorRTWMatters team

There is a strong link between work quality and mental health, and some workers are slugged by multiple psychosocial negatives, according to new Canadian / Australian research.

An evidence-based system for occupational mental health interventions

contributorWork Wellness Institute, Canada

Covering risk assessment, implementation, RTW, EAPs and post-implementation quality improvement, this comprehensive guide from Canada’s Work Wellness Institute draws on research evidence and stakeholder consultation.

Who's the boss? Health and control in the workplace

contributorFriyana Bhabha

If a sense of workplace control is linked to good health, how can it be fostered?

Empowering employers to fight depression

contributorAnna Dunn

A short guide to depression busing in the workplace.

Challenges and opportunities for preventing depression

contributorTom Wells-Quinn

This article explores some of the ways to manage and prevent major depression in the workplace.

Empowering employers to fight depression

contributorAnna Dunn

A short guide to depression busting in the workplace