Research
A list of any current SIRA funded projects and research evidence reviews.
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Feedback opportunities
SIRA is conducting a number of research programs on the schemes we regulate. Feedback received from the surveys will be used to better understand the experience of people who have made a claim or requested support and will help to improve future processes and outcomes.
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Experience of workers with hearing loss in the NSW workers compensation system
The perspective of workers with a work-related hearing loss claim was explored in depth through interviews conducted by the Social Research Centre.
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Work-connected interventions for people with psychological injuries
The report outlines the published evidence on current practices in the management of people with claims for psychological injury, including a description of the effectiveness of work-connected interventions for people with psychological injury.
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Young drivers telematics trial
Keep up to date the young driver telematics trial which will explore the potential for telematics to positively affect the behaviour of young drivers in NSW.
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Occupational noise induced hearing loss and audiometry
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) has completed a rapid review on Occupational noise induced hearing loss and audiometry.
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Better pain management approaches rapid review
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) has completed a rapid review of the evidence for better pain management approaches.
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Best practice opioids management
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) has completed a rapid review on best practice opioid management.
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Best practice vocational programs
The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) has completed a rapid review on best practice vocational programs.
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Reversing the trend - improving return to work outcomes in NSW
This report looks at reversing the trend and improving return to work outcomes in NSW.
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John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research Forum
This seminar showcased personal injury research undertaken by the John Walsh Centre over the last twelve months and featured presentations from academics.
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Telehealth review
This is a review of the effectiveness of exercise-based telemedicine on pain, physical activity and quality of life in the treatment of chronic pain.
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Telerehabilitation review
This review looks at how real-time telerehabilitation for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is effective and comparable to standard practice.
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Mental health and COVID-19 in small and micro businesses
SIRA commissioned the University of Newcastle to conduct two qualitative research studies into the impact of mental health on small and micro businesses