Psychological Distress in Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Prevalence, Predictors and Mental Health Service Use

Collie, Alex; Sheehan, Luke; Lane, Tyler; Iles, Ross

doi:10.1007/s10926-019-09862-1

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“…Our findings of relatively low use of mental health services in the early phase of injury suggest there may be missed opportunities for early intervention in the initial stages of a mental illness. While it is possible that delivery of mental health services later in a claim may be appropriate as ongoing adjustment to injury and claim processes can lead to the development of secondary mental health concerns [ 32 , 33 ], it has been shown that just 27% of claimants experiencing psychological distress alongside making a claim for a musculoskeletal condition report accessing mental health services[ 17 ]. Furthermore, mental health issues can develop later due to delayed injury impacts.…”

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“…Previous research has identified that several factors influence the timing of HSU, including the nature and severity of injury [ 17 ], whether the healthcare delivery system is guided by a clinical framework [ 18 ], as well as policy settings such as rules regarding maximum claim processing time [ 2 ]. Given truck drivers’ unique occupational characteristics, understanding the timing and nature of HSU among the truck driving workforce is an important step in developing effective approaches to occupational health and safety and injury management.…”

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Timing of Health Service Use Among Truck Drivers After a Work-Related Injury or Illness

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Purposes Timely delivery of treatment and rehabilitation is generally acknowledged to support injury recovery. This study aimed to describe the timing of health service use by injured truck drivers with work-related injury and to explore the association between demographic and injury factors and the duration of health service use. Methods Retrospective cohort study of injured truck drivers with accepted workers’ compensation claims in the state of Victoria, Australia. Descriptive analyses examined the percentage of injured truck drivers using health services by service type. Logistic regression model examined predictors of any service use versus no service use, and predictors of extended service use (≥ 52 weeks) versus short-term use. Results The timing of health service use by injured truck drivers with accepted workers’ compensation claims varies substantially by service type. General practitioner, specialist physician, and physical therapy service use peaks within the 14 weeks after compensation claim lodgement, whilst the majority of mental health services were accessed in the persistent phase beyond 14 weeks after claim lodgement. Older age, being employed by small companies, and claiming compensation for mental health conditions were associated with greater duration of health service use. Conclusions Injured truck drivers access a wide range of health services during the recovery and return to work process. Delivery of mental health services is delayed, including for those making mental health compensation claims. Health service planning should take into account worker and employer characteristics in addition to injury type.

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“…He grouped the contemporary research related to factors influencing psycho-social consequences of occupational diseases/ injuries into eight categories: compensation experience, medical care experience, domestic activities, psychological responses, stress, occupational functioning, available social support, and social justice. 12 The compensation process is also closely linked to the psychological condition of injured workers as explained by Lippel and Collie et al [15][16] The process of compensation involves the acknowledgment of the illness or injury as a work-related outcome, which involves many resourceful actors such as doctors, detectives, lawyers, judges, social workers, employers, and the like. The worker, on the other hand, must prove the illness or injury, which deepens the suffering of the worker.…”

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Below the tip of the iceberg: A qualitative perspective of psychological and social aspects of occupational diseases

Usseli¹,

Yasin²

2021

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The inadequacy of preventative measures to combat the harmful effects of the working environment leads to circumstances where workers develop occupational diseases. Workers lose their good health and also experience other challenges in various aspects of their daily lives such as being forced to quit their jobs or showing poor performance at work. This study was carried out to observe, understand and analyse the psychological and social consequences that occupational diseases may give rise to. Methods: It is a quaWlitative study and involves in-depth interviews with workers who were diagnosed with occupational diseases. Interviews, that were conducted with 20 participants through the use of a voice recorder, cover both medical and legal aspects. A targeted sample, chosen to represent the full spectrum of illness, was taken from those who had received medical or legal confirmation of occupational disease. The data was generated manually by the researchers and generated through the thematic analysis technique, again, by the researchers without the use of a software. Results: We found that the process of diagnosing occupational disease was in itself a stressor and workers experienced negative effects on their mental health, family relationships, gender roles as well as their individual, social and daily living skills. Conclusion: These effects were manifested in the lives of participants suffering from occupational diseases as stigmatization, depression, social adjustment disorders, concerns about the future, fear of unemployment, impaired gender role and loss of status. The main contribution of this study to the available studies is to demonstrate the necessity to include "stigma-related information" in the diagnosis and treatment processes of occupational diseases.

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“…There are also gaps in health service delivery. For example one study of disability pension recipients identified that although 69% reported a diagnosed mental health problem, only 16% reported receiving specialist mental health care (9), a finding reflected in similar studies of workers' compensation cohorts (2,10).…”

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“…The consequences of work disability can be significant for workers. People with prolonged work disability suffer worse mental health (2)(3)(4), have shorter life expectancy (5), attend healthcare consultations more frequently with physical symptoms and report higher levels of pain (6), receive more social care (7), and report reduced quality of life (8). There are also gaps in health service delivery.…”

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The relationship between work disability and subsequent suicide or self-harm: A systematic scoping review

Collie

Gray

2022

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Background: Work disability occurs when an injury, illness or other health condition limits the ability of a worker to participate in paid employment. Several lines of evidence suggest that people with work disability are also at increased risk of suicide and intentional self-harm, however the evidence on this relationship has not previously been the subject of systematic review. Objective: This systematic scoping review aims to assess and summarise the research literature regarding the relationship between work disability and subsequent suicide or intentional self-harm. Methods: Peer-reviewed quantitative and qualitative studies published in English from 1st January 2000 were included if they reported suicide or self-harm outcomes in people aged 15 years or older with work disability. Narrative synthesis summarised findings according to the system of work disability income support. Results: Literature search yielded 859 records of which 47 eligible studies were included, including nine set in workers compensation, 20 in sickness absence, 13 in disability pension systems, and five from mixed cohorts. Of 44 quantitative studies, 41 reported a positive relationship between work disability and suicidal behaviour. The relationship is observed consistently across nations, work disability income support systems and in people with a range of health conditions. Several factors elevate risk of suicidal behaviour, including presence of mental health conditions and longer work disability duration. There were few quality studies in some nations and no suicide prevention interventions. Conclusion: The risk of suicide and intentional self-harm is elevated in people experiencing work disability. While further observational research is required to fill evidence gaps, this review suggests the need for governments, employers and those involved in the delivery of care and support to people with work disability to focus on identification and monitoring of those at greatest risk of suicidal behaviour, as well as suicide prevention.

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Psychological Distress in Workers’ Compensation Claimants: Prevalence, Predictors and Mental Health Service Use

Cited by 25 publications

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Timing of Health Service Use Among Truck Drivers After a Work-Related Injury or Illness

Timing of Health Service Use Among Truck Drivers After a Work-Related Injury or Illness

Below the tip of the iceberg: A qualitative perspective of psychological and social aspects of occupational diseases

The relationship between work disability and subsequent suicide or self-harm: A systematic scoping review

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