title: Prevention of delayed recovery and disability of work-related upper extremity disorders.
abstract: There is always a psychological component to any illness or injury, and unless it is appropriately addressed, such factors can complicate or delay the recovery from a work-related illness or injury. When a worker experiences delayed recovery and unexpected disability, significant contributing psychosocial factors must be assessed for and managed appropriately. A maladaptive belief or understanding about the condition and disability by a patient presents an obstacle to successful treatment. Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques may be an effective means of managing this challenge for the clinician.
authors.affiliation: Concentra Health Services, 10200 Broadway Boulevard, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA. Jane.derebery@concentra.com
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Derebery
authors.forename: William H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Tullis
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015984:Causality; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006791:Hostility; D006801:Humans; D008306:Malingering / Q000523:psychology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009042:Motivation; D009341:Negativism; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016272:Occupational Health; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012944:Social Support; D013997:Time Factors