Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialImputing at-work productivity loss using results of a randomized controlled trial comparing tapentadol extended release and oxycodone controlled release for osteoarthritis pain.
: To determine the impact of tapentadol extended release (ER) versus placebo or oxycodone controlled release (CR) on the work productivity of adults with chronic moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis pain. ⋯ : Effective osteoarthritis pain treatment also may help employees to function better at work and reduce their employers' productivity costs.
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J. Occup. Environ. Med. · Aug 2012
The effect of opioid use on workers' compensation claim cost in the State of Michigan.
To investigate the association between opioid utilization and catastrophic claim (≥$100,000) cost. ⋯ The use of opioid medications, particularly long-acting opioid medications, is an independent risk factor for the development of catastrophic claims.