A study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute notes that injured workers had a higher prevalence of psychosocial risk factors than those using private insurance, as well as a heightened association between the risk and outcomes.
“Despite the growing recognition of the importance of psychosocial factors in recovery, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding of their prevalence, impact and potential interventions, especially within the workers’ compensation system," said Sebastian Negrusa, vice president of research at WCRI. "Thi...
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