Podcasts

Techniques to Improve Clinical Practice for Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work Initiatives 

This two-part podcast provides an overview of strategies that may be used to facilitate or support change in organizations. Part One focuses on characteristics or attributes of interventions or programs that support adoption of changes in organizations. This content is supported by an important theory in organizational change, called the Diffusion of Innovation theory. Part Two highlights several implementation strategies to change practices in organizations, including academic detailing, clinical decision support tools or provider reminders, and incentives. 

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Julie Jacobson Vann
Moderator: Dr. Wehmah Jones, American Institutes for Research
Approximate Run Time: 
Part 1: 20 min
Part 2: 21 min
Link: Techniques to Improve Clinical Practice for Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work Initiatives 

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 this podcast, 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.  

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
Duration: 20 minutes
Link: Shifting Focus from Pain to Function