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Improving Outcomes for Work-Related Concussions: A Mental Health Screening and Brief Therapy Model
Daniel B LeGoff1, Roslyn Wright, Jacob Lazarovic
1Ascellus Health, Inc., 9400 4th Street North, Suite 201, St. Petersburg, Florida, (Dr LeGoff, Dr Wright, Dr Lazarovic, Dr Kofeldt, and Ms Peters).
Objective:
This study assessed the efficacy of a neurocognitive screening evaluation and brief therapy model to improve RTW outcomes for workers who experienced mild head injuries.
Methods:
Patients referred were evaluated using a neurocognitive and psychological screening battery. Work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy was provided when appropriate, addressing the role of negative emotional adjustment and functional sleep disturbance in prolonging recovery.
Results:
Average time to RTW was 7 weeks post-evaluation, despite workers being off an average of 10 months between injury and referral dates. Overall, 99% were released to full-duty work without restrictions or accommodations.
Conclusions:
This study demonstrates the favorable outcomes achieved via a structured, clinically driven program for workers who experience head-involved injuries, validating previous research on the importance of recognizing the role of psychological factors in prolonging concussion recovery.
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