Effective return-to-work programs create shared value: they improve health and wellbeing for injured workers, while also reducing claim costs and supporting workforce productivity. Evaluating their impact is essential to ensure these benefits are realised and sustained. DXC’s Employment Care Coordination...
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It is well-known that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is effective in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in one-on-one therapy sessions, but little is known about its efficacy in group settings. CBT-based group therapy might allow people with PTSD to learn...
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ISCRR recently partnered with WorkCover Queensland to conduct a best-practice review of the management of mental injury claims. The research involved the development of a best practice principles framework in managing mental injury claims, based on evidence from published literature...
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On 8 May, Dr Faye Forbes presented with EML at the Self-Insurance Association of Victoria (SIAV) Conference on ISCRR’s recent work evaluating their biopsychosocial claim profiling tool. EML discussed what motivated them to adopt a biopsychosocial tool approach, the process...
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Today’s health and safety inspectors do more than ensure compliance. They work alongside employers to promote proactive risk management and cultivate a culture of workplace safety. As the nature of work continues to shift, inspectors must adapt to new challenges,...
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Collaborative robots, or “cobots,” are appearing in workplaces around the world. Unlike their industrial counterparts, cobots are designed to work side-by-side with humans, and AI is the key to their ability to perceive their surroundings. Cobots can assist with tasks...
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Treating pain in Australia is a multi-billion dollar industry, which includes surgical interventions for treating persistent pain such as lower back pain. ISCRR has researched and authored several reports relating to the clinical effectiveness of current treatments for persistent pain,...
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On 17th April, Dr Janine McMillan presented at a Hannover Life Re rehab seminar. Dr McMillan’s presentation discussed the outcomes of ISCRR’s evaluation of WorkSafe’s Pain Education Program. The program is targeted as an early intervention for injured workers to...
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WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell Toolkit is an online resource that helps businesses prevent mental injury from occurring in their workplaces. While tools like this are useful, small to medium sized businesses with under 200 employees, often require more tailored support to...
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Welcome to the December edition of the ISCRR newsletter. I am proud of the achievements of the ISCRR team this year, once again banding together and overcoming the challenges faced by the current pandemic. In April, we celebrated our 13th...
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