Regional socioeconomic disparities in outcomes for workers with low back pain in the United States

ConclusionsRegional SE disparities in medical costs and LOD occur even when health insurance, health care availability, and indemnity benefits are similar. Results suggest opportunities to improve care and disability outcomes through targeted health care and disability interventions.

Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - April 1, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Mujahed Shraim, Manuel Cifuentes, Joanna L. Willetts, Helen R. Marucci ‐Wellman, Glenn Pransky Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research