Shifting Focus from Pain to Function
It can be difficult for workers to focus beyond the pain after an injury or illness. This shift in focus from pain to functioning is important as workers strive for a productive return to work. In the podcast, “Shifting Focus From Pain to Function,” Dr. Maja Jurisic, Vice President and National Medical Director at Concentra Medical Center, provides an occupational health perspective for clinician considerations on managing pain complaints. She also highlights seven strategies to address delayed recovery of returning workers. As a member of a RETAIN state team, including state directors and partnering healthcare providers or clinicians, the considerations Dr. Jurisic offers will be of interest to you. This podcast is hosted by the American Institutes for Research, the RETAIN Technical Assistance provider.
Subject Matter Expert: Maja Jurisic, PhD, Vice President and National Medical Director at Concentra Medical Center
Moderator: GeMar Neloms, American Institutes for Research, Director-RETAIN TA
Approximate Run Time: 20 minutes
This podcast was prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy and Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN) state grantees, by the American Institutes for Research under DOL Contract Number 1605DC-18-F-00429. The views expressed are those of the authors and should not be attributed to DOL, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.