Biopsychosocial

Frontline Workers See MSD Prevention Tech as Beneficial, but Participation in Adoption Is Key

A National Safety Council survey found that workers broadly view musculoskeletal disorder prevention technologies as positive for their safety and wellbeing, especially when involved in implementation decisions.

Mental Health Is the Next Jobsite Hazard Construction Must Address

Workplace Burnout Hits 6-Year Peak as Financial Stress Compounds Employee Anxiety

Late Medical Interventions Drive Workers’ Comp Costs as Back, Shoulder Claims Show Wide Cost Variation

From Trauma to Recovery: Identifying Psychological Trauma in a Workers’ Compensation Case

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In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: Sentry Insurance’s Greg Larson on How AI and Text Mining Can Quickly Identify Biopsychosocial Barriers to Recovery

Greg Larson of Sentry Insurance shares how employing machine learning in claims is making it possible to provide personalized recovery care to injured workers.

How Mental Health and Age Factor into Injured Workers’ PT Needs

Knowing how age and mental health affect an injured worker’s need for physical therapy can help employers develop plans for a recovery roadmap and its impact on their resources.

Why Contest Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Comp When You Can Prevent Them to Begin With?

Treating mental health in workers’ compensation claims can be tricky, particularly when we look at what individual states allow. But with a workers’ comp advocacy support system in place, these claims can be addressed long before potential litigation.

Three Keys to Managing Psychosocial Barriers to Recovery

Pushing past psychosocial barriers to injury recovery often takes a more strategic approach to communication with all stakeholders. Understand how effective communication, early identification, and a multi-disciplinary approach are crucial for managing psychosocial barriers to recovery.