Carrier Management highlights WCRI's new study on how psychosocial factors (including depression, fear, and poor coping skills) affect recovery during and after physical therapy.

"Widespread among the studied patients, the behavioral impact of such factors is associated with poorer functional recovery," they note. "This finding could impact how insurers handle these types of claims in the future, with carriers potentially integrating behavioral screening at the onset of treatment through provider incentivization and claims staff training."

To read (or listen to!) their article, click here.

You can download WCRI's study, "Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following Physical Therapy," from our website.