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Compensation and chronic pain.

R W Teasell1

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. robert.teasell@lhsc.on.ca

The Clinical Journal of Pain
|January 11, 2002
PubMed
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Compensation significantly impacts chronic pain recovery and disability. Higher compensation relative to pre-injury wages increases claim duration and likelihood of disability, especially when combined with intense pain.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Occupational Health
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Diverse perspectives exist regarding compensation's effect on chronic pain recovery.
  • Limited high-quality data currently addresses this relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the role of compensation in chronic pain and/or chronic pain disability.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted.
  • Eleven observational studies were identified to inform the review.

Main Results:

  • Compensation claims, legal representation, and high pain intensity showed limited prediction for claim length.
  • Moderate evidence indicates increased claim duration and disability likelihood with higher compensation-to-wage ratios.

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  • Compensation status, especially with high pain, correlates with poorer outcomes post-rehabilitation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Compensation influences chronic pain duration and disability.
    • Higher compensation ratios and pain intensity are linked to prolonged claims and poorer rehabilitation prognosis.