Psychosocial Issues and Functional Limitation: Is there a connection?

Psychosocial Issues and Functional Limitation: Is there a connection?

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There has been a lot of talk about the presence of psychosocial issues among patients who get injured at work.

But here’s an interesting question: Is there a connection between a patient’s psychosocial issues and their functional limitations?

In under two minutes, join Brian Peers, MedRisk’s VP for Clinical Services and Provider Management, as he dives into a recent study to find out:

1️⃣ The connection between the extent of a patient’s psychosocial issues and the amount of functional limitations they are experiencing; and

2️⃣ What this connection may mean when it comes to developing treatment plans for patients experiencing psychosocial issues.

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A patient could be experiencing stress and worry over feeding their family or paying the bills.

Or they might have mixed feelings about returning to work because of fear of reinjury or concerns about conflicts with their supervisor that were bubbling before the injury.

Maybe they suffer from a comorbid condition that hasn’t been treated for a variety of reasons.

Unlike bruises or lacerations, psychological setbacks tend to be invisible. And they’re likely to stay that way unless someone asks questions and makes observations that haven’t typically been a part of the intake process on an average claim.

 

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Jill is a trailblazer for physical therapy in workers’ comp and has been instrumental in improving patient outcomes through our telerehab program.

 

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This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

 

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