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ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2026

Wellbeing and the Lived Experience of Injured Workers Following Finalisation of a Workers' Compensation Claim.

James Weir, Robyn Fary, Samantha Lee, Tim Mitchell, Venerina Johnston, Mary Wyatt, Robert Guthrie, Bronwyn Myers, Darren Beales

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Article in Journal of occupational rehabilitation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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James WeirFaculty of Health Sciences, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia. James.Weir@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5543-0185
Robyn FaryFaculty of Health Sciences, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7649-2986
Samantha LeeDepartment of Allied Health, SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0894-6699
Tim MitchellPain Options, 7 Hardy Street, South Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1939-5386
Venerina JohnstonCentre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0911-0866
Mary WyattMonash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (MonCOEH), Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Robert GuthrieJohn Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4965-8762
Bronwyn MyersFaculty of Health Sciences, Curtin enAble Institute and Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0235-6716
Darren BealesFaculty of Health Sciences, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7176-4644

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWorkers' compensation claims can negatively affect the wellbeing of injured workers. For some, these negative effects continue beyond finalisation of the workers' compensation claim. It is unclear what factors influence wellbeing following finalisation of a workers' compensation claim. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore wellbeing through the lived experience of individuals who have finalised a workers' compensation claim in the state of Western Australia.

methodsA qualitative study with individual, in-depth, semi-structured interviews was performed (n = 20, 55% female, average claim length 22.9 months, average time since claim end 33.4 months). Claim finalisation modes included full medical recovery, claim settlement with permanent impairment, direct settlement with the insurer and settlement with the insurer facilitated by a lawyer. The interview schedule was informed by a previous scoping review and cross-sectional survey completed by this research team. Qualitative data were analysed utilising a reflexive, interpretative phenomenological analysis approach.

resultsFive superordinate and their associated subordinate themes were identified; (1) The role of support; (2) Stigma and discrimination; (3) A new normal; (4) The importance of information; and (5) Recommended resources.

conclusionsInjured workers experience a range of outcomes related to their wellbeing and employment following the finalisation of their workers' compensation claim. Based on their experiences, resources to facilitate a transition and adjustment to life following a claim have been suggested by injured workers, including information regarding seeking employment, seeking welfare support, educational materials regarding future expectations, and individualised support care packages.

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Occupational InjuriesWorkers' CompensationAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchReturn to WorkSocial StigmaSocial SupportWestern AustraliaClaimCompensationExperienceFinalisationQualitativeWork

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