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Psychosocial Factors Affecting Employees' Abilities to Return to Work

Psychosocial Factors Affecting Employees' Abilities to Return to Work This literature review explored the experiences of workers with on-the-job injuries, and the effects of psychosocial factors on their abilities to return to work. Four common themes were discovered: frustration, depression, discrimination, and obstacles in understanding how the workers' compensation system works and in obtaining care. The literature review suggested that interventions such as rehabilitation programs and psychosocial interventions help injured workers return to work. Nursing implications, including early, comprehensive, and fair interventions, are discussed. Intervening in this manner contributes to holistic nursing care of injured workers. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png AAOHN Journal SAGE

Psychosocial Factors Affecting Employees' Abilities to Return to Work

AAOHN Journal , Volume 58 (2): 5 – Feb 1, 2010

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© 2010 American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
ISSN
0891-0162
eISSN
2165-0969
DOI
10.1177/216507991005800203
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Abstract

This literature review explored the experiences of workers with on-the-job injuries, and the effects of psychosocial factors on their abilities to return to work. Four common themes were discovered: frustration, depression, discrimination, and obstacles in understanding how the workers' compensation system works and in obtaining care. The literature review suggested that interventions such as rehabilitation programs and psychosocial interventions help injured workers return to work. Nursing implications, including early, comprehensive, and fair interventions, are discussed. Intervening in this manner contributes to holistic nursing care of injured workers.

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AAOHN JournalSAGE

Published: Feb 1, 2010

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