AOHC Encore 2023-110 Assessing and Overcoming Psychosocial Barriers

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The video transcript features a panel discussing the assessment and overcoming of psychosocial barriers to recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. The panel includes David Hoyle, a physical therapist, Dr. Francis Burke, an occupational medicine physician, Adam Seidner, the chief medical officer at the Hartford, and Miranda Kofelt, a clinical psychologist.<br /><br />The panel discusses the importance of addressing psychosocial factors in musculoskeletal injury recovery, such as fear of pain, job dissatisfaction, anxiety, perceived injustice, depression, recovery expectations, and self-efficacy. They emphasize the need for a biopsychosocial approach to care and highlight the role of healthcare providers in assessing and addressing these factors.<br /><br />The transcript also touches on the importance of early intervention, patient expectations, the role of employers in facilitating recovery, and the challenges of accessing mental health services. The panel suggests that multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers, employers, and payers, work together to improve patient outcomes and develop policies that support the integration of psychosocial care.<br /><br />They also discuss the use of screening tools, such as the PHQ-9 and GAD-7, to identify patients at risk of delayed recovery. Additionally, they mention the importance of vocational rehabilitation and telehealth in delivering interventions.<br /><br />In summary, the panel emphasizes the significance of addressing psychosocial barriers to recovery, highlights the need for early intervention, and discusses strategies for improving outcomes in the management of musculoskeletal injuries.

Keywords

psychosocial barriers

recovery

musculoskeletal injuries

biopsychosocial approach

early intervention

employers

accessing mental health services

multidisciplinary teams

patient outcomes