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WCRI Identifies New Predictors of Worker Outcomes

A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute identifies several predictors for worker outcomes following an injury.

By Patricia Harman | Updated on June 19, 2014

A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has identified several predictors for worker outcomes following an injury. The findings from the eight state-specific studies can help public officials, payors and healthcare providers improve treatment and communication for injured workers.

The study, Predictors of Worker Outcomes, identified trust as one of the more important predictors, a quality not previously considered. Workers who feared being fired because of the injury had poorer outcomes when returning to work than those who did not share that concern.

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