TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Wellbeing after finalization of a workers' compensation claim: a systematic scoping review
JO  - Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
A1  - Weir, James
A1  - Fary, Robyn
A1  - Gibson, Mark
A1  - Mitchell, Tim
A1  - Johnston, Venerina
A1  - Wyatt, Mary
A1  - Guthrie, Robert
A1  - Myers, Bronwyn
A1  - Beales, Darren
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - OBJECTIVE: A workers' compensation claim may have significant negative impacts on an injured worker's wellbeing. Wellbeing provides a good global measure of potential effects of a claim on an individual, and is important for contemporary economic modelling. The purpose of this study was to synthesize knowledge about the wellbeing of injured workers after the finalization of a workers' compensation claim and identify gaps in the current literature. <br><br>METHODS: A systematic scoping review was conducted. <br><br>RESULTS: 71 full-text articles were screened for inclusion, with 32 articles eligible for this review. None of the included articles evaluated overall wellbeing. Included articles did evaluate a variety of constructs inherent in wellbeing. Injured workers were generally disadvantaged in some manner following claim finalization. The literature recommends a focus on reducing negative impacts on injured workers after finalization of a compensation claim, with a need for regulatory bodies to review policy in this area. <br><br>CONCLUSION: There appears to be potential for ongoing burden for individuals, employers, and society after finalization of a workers' compensation claim. A gap in knowledge exists regarding the specific evaluation of wellbeing of injured workers following finalization of a workers' compensation claim.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1053-0487
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10926-023-10168-6
ID  - ref1
ER  -