Wellbeing After Finalization of a Workers' Compensation Claim: A Systematic Scoping Review
James Weir1, Robyn Fary2,3, Mark Gibson2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia. James.Weir@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
|January 29, 2024
Summary
Workers
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Workers' compensation claims can significantly impact injured workers' wellbeing.
- Wellbeing is a crucial metric for assessing claim effects and economic modeling.
- Existing literature lacks a comprehensive synthesis of injured worker wellbeing post-claim.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing knowledge on injured worker wellbeing after workers' compensation claim finalization.
- To identify gaps in the current literature regarding this specific population.
- To inform future research and policy development.
Main Methods:
- A systematic scoping review was conducted.
- 71 full-text articles were screened for eligibility.
- 32 articles were included in the final review.
Main Results:
- No studies directly evaluated overall wellbeing of injured workers post-claim.
- Included articles assessed various wellbeing-related constructs.
- Injured workers generally experienced disadvantages after claim finalization.
Conclusions:
- A potential for ongoing burden exists for individuals, employers, and society post-claim.
- A significant knowledge gap remains in evaluating the specific wellbeing of injured workers after claim finalization.
- Recommendations include focusing on reducing negative impacts and reviewing relevant policies.
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