Worker's Compensation Injury and Illness Care: A Global Round Table
Olivia Begasse de Dhaem1, Sally Foster-Chang2, Bhargav Chandrashekar3
1University of Connecticut Health Center.
Workplace Health & Safety
|February 28, 2024
Summary
International occupational health systems aim for timely, quality care for injured workers. Gaps remain in equitable access, especially for remote and informal workers, highlighting needs for system improvement.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Systems
- Workers' Compensation
Background:
- Significant global impact of work-related injuries and diseases on individuals, society, and economies.
- Identified literature gap concerning international occupational health systems for injured/ill workers.
- Global roundtable convened to evaluate and improve occupational health systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- Elucidate structures, content, quality, and outcomes of international occupational health systems.
- Evaluate existing workers' compensation systems globally.
- Identify areas for improvement in occupational health service delivery.
Main Methods:
- International occupational health professionals recruited via chain/snowball sampling.
- Professionals answered five questions evaluating country-specific workers' compensation systems.
- Data collected on system structures, processes, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Key areas for improvement include timely access, equitable care, and accurate reporting.
- Reducing liability/eligibility impacts on medical access is crucial.
- Canada demonstrated success with virtual care for remote workers.
Conclusions:
- International workers' compensation systems strive for timely, quality care.
- Financial incentives can enhance workplace safety.
- Challenges persist with limited resources, impacting care quality and access for informal/remote workers.
- Occupational Health Services (OHS) and reporting databases need enhancement for inclusivity.
Keywords:
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