Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · May 2019
Association of Opioid, Anti-Depressant, and Benzodiazepines With Workers' Compensation Cost: A Cohort Study.
Antidepressants, benzodiazapines, and opioid medications are used to manage the pain, anxiety, or depression associated with workplace injuries. ⋯ The concurrent treatment of pain, depression or anxiety, and occupational injuries are associated with large increases in claim cost and delayed return to work.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Feb 2019
Quickscan Assesses Risk of Long-Term Sickness Absence: A Cross-Sectional Validation Study.
Increasing long-term sickness absence in many countries asks for specific measures regarding return-to work. ⋯ The scales of the questionnaire are reliable and valid, and may be implemented to assess sick-listed workers at risk who might benefit from a rehabilitation program.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2018
Cost Effectiveness of a Weight Management Program Implemented in the Worksite: Translation of Fuel Your Life.
Conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of the Fuel Your Life (FYL) program dissemination. ⋯ Prevention programs require adaptation at the local level and significantly affect the cost, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of the program.