Perspectives And Understanding Of The Effectiveness Of Workplace Injury Management And Occupational Rehabilitation Within A Self-Insured Organisation From The Injured Workers Point Of View.
Literature reviews conducted on Australian Workplace Injury Management & Occupational Rehabilitation (WIM&OR) have revealed that WIM&OR is regarded by the statutory authorities administering the systems as one of the most effective tools to control work related injuries. Harrison & Allen (2001) explains firstly, that the majority of research in WIM&OR is aimed at exploring the effectiveness of WIM&OR systems from the employer’s point of view in regards to reducing claims cost, Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and Return to Work (RTW) rates. And secondly that there is limited research in the understanding of WIM&OR especially for self-insured organisations.
This research question aims to examine the injured workers views and understanding of the effectiveness of early intervention and communication, RTW barriers and motivational factors of WIM&OR from the injured workers point of view. Research on this topic is expected to identify areas of improvement and highlight any barriers faced by......
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