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More than just pain

contributorFriyana Bhabha

People with chronic pain often suffer from other health problems, including anxiety and depression. Increased visits to the GP are likely too.

Helping injured workers who have been "left behind": Part two

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Long term claimants describe a system that is frustrating, does not consider their needs and misses out on treating them as an individual. No wonder they value knowledgeable, approachable health and compensation system providers.

Helping injured workers who have been "left behind": Part one

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Looking at barriers to return to work for those out of work for two years, as well as strategies that can help turn things around.

If RTW with chronic back pain fails, try a new approach

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Chronic pain is challenging to manage. Dr Wyatt describes a hotel worker's persistent, disabling case of back pain - and the treatment changes that made all the difference.

Locus of control and vocational rehabilitation

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Injured workers who have a sense of personal control over their situation have better return to work outcomes than those who feel powerless. RTW professionals have various options to help strengthen internal locus of control.

The world's best look at neck pain

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

The Task Force on Neck Pain was a major undertaking, seeking to review and summarise information on neck pain problems, treatments, and what can be done to improve neck pain outcomes. Over a decade on, it’s messages are still relevant.

Knowledge empowers people with neck pain

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Improved understanding about neck problems helps sufferers worry less, and focus more on what can be done to improve the situation. It also helps treaters, workplaces, insurers and policy makers.

How you recover depends on how you THINK you'll recover

contributorJulian Fernando

Sick or injured people who believe they'll recover are more likely to do well than those who are less optimistic about their prospects

Webinar recording - Why does return to work matter?

contributorDr David Beaumont

Join Consultant Occupational Physician Dr David Beaumont as he unpacks the hidden complexities behind return-to-work challenges and introduces Positive Medicine—a transformative approach that treats the whole person, not just the workplace absence.

Webinar recording — Automation of Task Demands Information - A benefit or distraction for improved recovery and RTW?

contributorMichael Lawrance, Dr Forbes Smith & Roscoe McCord

This webinar explores the promise and pitfalls of digital task analysis tools in return to work practice.

Webinar recording — Turning Data into Better Recovery: Results from Navigator Support Program

contributorStacey Williams & Sharn Meneilly

Navigator Group's Stacey Williams and Sharn Meneilly present evidence that early psychosocial support transforms recovery outcomes and prevents secondary psychological injuries in workers' compensation claims.

Webinar recording — Early Interventions To Mitigate Distress Following Road Traffic Injury

contributorDr Alison Sim

Dr Alison Sim, University of Sydney, presents research on innovative early intervention strategies designed to improve recovery outcomes and experiences for people navigating compensable care after road traffic injuries.

Webinar recording - Online Pain Education Network (OPEN): Meeting the challenges of providing training in high value pain management

contributorProfessor Michael Nicholas

Professor Michael Nicholas from the University of Sydney will outline the key components of this initiative designed to equip healthcare providers with the confidence and skills needed to support injured workers with persistent pain.

Webinar recording - The Workers' Voice Project: Re-imagining Workers’ Compensation from a lived experience perspective

contributorProfessor Alex Collie

Presented by Professor Alex Collie, Director of the Healthy Working Lives Research Group at Monash University, this research aims to address the stress and complexity that many injured workers face during the claims process.