Exploration of the Usual Care Pathway for Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain in the Western Australian Workers' Compensation System.

Purpose: Investigate components of care for rotator cuff related shoulder pain in workers' compensation in relation to claim outcomes (claim duration, total medical spend, total claim cost, return to work outcome).

Methods: Engagement with (had care, time to care) four components of care (prescribed exercise, imaging, injections, surgery) were obtained from auditing 189 closed workers' compensation files. Associations were analysed between components of care and claim outcomes.

Chemical residue trends for Australian and New Zealand wool.

Textile consumer trends towards improved product safety and high environmental standards have significantly influenced regulators in key consumer markets. The apparel wool industry sector has responded to regulators, and for three decades the Australia and New Zealand wool industries have managed advancements in ectoparasiticides and improved sheep treatments targeting high environmental, animal health and welfare standards leading to safe wool products. Australian and New Zealand chemical residue data from greasy wool have been consolidated and analysed for organophosphate, synthetic pyrethroid, insect growth regulator, neonicotinoid, macrocyclic lactone and spinosad active.

Utilisation of exercise as part of guideline-based care for hip pain in the Australian workers' compensation environment.

Background: Guidelines recommend early referral for exercise for hip pain. It is unclear if this occurs in the Australian workers' compensation environment.

Objective: To investigate referral for exercise in workers with a compensable hip claim.