Association Between the Type of First Healthcare Provider and the Duration of Financial Compensation for Occupational Back Pain.

Marc-André Blanchette, Michèle Rivard, Clermont E Dionne, Sheilah Hogg-Johnson, Ivan Steenstra

September 2017 J Occup Rehabil

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions underscore the significance of the study’s findings, with posts noting that chiropractic patients have shorter compensation periods while physiotherapy patients tend to have longer ones, using words like 'raises concerns' and 'significant' to emphasize the potential influence on healthcare policies and workers’ compensation systems. The tone varies from factual summaries to calls for policy reflection, showing a balanced yet engaged discourse.

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Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing that chiropractors are linked to shorter compensation durations, while physiotherapists are associated with longer ones.

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The discussions show moderate interest by highlighting specific research findings and implications for healthcare practices.

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Engagement
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Participants engage by quoting studies, sharing opinions, and raising concerns about physiotherapists acting as gatekeepers, suggesting a meaningful level of dialogue.

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Impact
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The conversations reflect awareness of potential systemic impacts, especially regarding policy and occupational health procedures.

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    RT @LanloOlivier: Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest…
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    RT @JFieldPhD: This study from 2005 of 5500 patients suggests the profession of the clinician first seen with spinal pain is significant fo…
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  • Jonathan Field
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    This study from 2005 of 5500 patients suggests the profession of the clinician first seen with spinal pain is significant for duration of disability (as measured by sick pay). #FCP @royalcolchiro @ChiropracticUK Thanks @LanloOlivier #AHPsintoAction https://t.co/XE5PJP6isr
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    RT @LanloOlivier: Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest…
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  • LANLO Olivier
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    Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest. These differences raise concerns regarding the use of physiotherapists as gatekeepers for the worker’s compensation system. https://t.co/srLwBi8BUU
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that workers who first visited a chiropractor for back pain had shorter durations of financial compensation, while those who saw a physiotherapist had longer compensation periods during the initial months.
  • Workers who initially consulted a physiotherapist also had a higher likelihood of experiencing a second episode of compensation within two years, compared to those who first saw a physician.
  • The findings suggest that the type of healthcare provider initially chosen for back pain can influence the length of work disability and the chances of recurrent compensation, raising questions about the role of physiotherapists as gatekeepers in the workers' compensation system.]