Workplace Injury Compensation and Mental Health and Self-Harm Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
New Solut
; 34(2): 71-82, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38767147
ABSTRACT
Workers' compensation systems aim to financially support injured workers. However, seeking compensation often leads to poorer physical and mental health outcomes. This review examines previous studies to investigate the relationship between workers' compensation and mental health and self-harm outcomes. A three-tiered search strategy across five databases identified studies that examined workers' compensation claims as an exposure or risk factor, with outcomes related to mental health, self-harm and suicidality. Nine full-text studies were included; however, heterogeneity limited generalizability. Most studies supported an association between pursuing compensation and poorer mental health and self-harm outcomes. Some studies attributed this to specific aspects of the system such as justice perception and navigation of the claims system. Findings suggest an association between workers' compensation and mental health or self-harm outcomes. Inconclusive findings highlight the need for further research. Understanding the psychiatric impacts of pursuing compensation is crucial to help formulate a more accessible compensation system.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Mental
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Conducta Autodestructiva
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Lugar de Trabajo
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Indemnización para Trabajadores
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
New Solut
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia