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Articles about 'Treatment approaches'

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The impact of tailored programs on RTW outcomes

contributorLauren Finestone

A study provides valuable insights into long-term outcomes for tailored interventions in managing persistent pain.

Back on track — the use of mental health services by workers with low back pain

contributorLauren Finestone

Early mental health services can accelerate recovery, improve function and improve return-to-work outcomes for workers with low back pain.

Walking back from low back pain — what motivates people to start and stick to exercise

contributorLauren Finestone

A study into what motivates people to engage in programs for preventing low back pain offers practical recommendations to get people to engage with and stick to exercise programs.

The RESTORE study reinforces the benefits of cognitive functional therapy for back pain

contributorLauren Finestone

A recent study into a new approach called Cognitive Functional Therapy offers hope for those with disabling and persistent low back pain.

Shouldering the load — what education patients with rotator cuff pain want

contributorLauren Finestone

A study shows what people who have rotator cuff-related shoulder pain want when it comes to education about their condition.

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.

‘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?

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.

From patient to pain detective — Kieran O'Sullivan's pattern-based approach

contributorLauren Finestone

Irish physiotherapist Kieran O'Sullivan shares practical tools for helping patients identify their personal pain triggers and break the cycle of persistent back pain.

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 — Value-based care in action: Leveraging digital programs for tangible outcomes in workers' compensation.

contributorElyssa Wiecek & Fiona Hammond

The webinar explores how digital health solutions can improve workers' compensation outcomes through evidence-based care delivery and proper evaluation frameworks.