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The role of physiotherapy in keeping staff healthy and productive at work -

The role of physiotherapy in keeping staff healthy and productive at work -. Natalie Beswetherick OBE MBA FCSP 26 th March 2013 University of Worcester. Explain what musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are Explain the cost of workplace illness in the UK and its impact

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The role of physiotherapy in keeping staff healthy and productive at work -

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  1. The role of physiotherapyin keeping staff healthy and productive at work- Natalie Beswetherick OBE MBA FCSP 26th March 2013 University of Worcester

  2. Explain what musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are Explain the cost of workplace illness in the UK and its impact Outline UK implications from WHO report Define physiotherapy and what they do Describe role of physiotherapists to help people return to the workplace or support them to remain at work Demonstrate cost savings and benefits to employers of an occupational physiotherapy services Seminar objectives

  3. Musculoskeletal disorders include low back pain, joint injuries, neck pain, and muscular aches and strains causing pain and loss of physical function. What are musculoskeletal disorders?

  4. Low back pain is the number one cause of long term illness amongst manual workers in the UK Size of the problem

  5. On average, NHS staff have 10.7 days sickness absence a year, The NHS could save £555 million a year by  sickness absence by 33% (Ref: Boorman S. NHS health and well-being review: interim report. London: Department of Health; 2009 , URL: www.nhshealthandwellbeing.org/pdfs/NHS%20Staff%20H&WB%20 Review%20Final%20Report%20VFinal%2020-11-09.pdf) Impact and cost of MSD’s in the NHS

  6. 22.7 million working days lost due to work related illness/injury Musculoskeletal disorders account for 7.5 million working days due to sickness absence Average working days lost per person with musculoskeletal disorders was 17 days In 2010/2011 workplace illness cost society £8.2 billion Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 2011/2012 Cost of workplace illness in the UK and its impact

  7. UK implications from WHO Global Burden of Disease study 2010

  8. Likelihood of Return to Work (RTW): 6 months 50% chance of RTW 12 months 30% chance of RTW 24 months 10% chance of RTW Once on State benefit for 6 – 12 months 90% remain on for at least 5 years People on State benefit for >2 years are more likely to die on benefits than return to work Long term absence due to Musculoskeletal disorders is common in the UK

  9. www.tsoshop.co.uk/flags Kendall Burton Main Watson 2009

  10. What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disease

  11. Physiotherapists through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advise, can restore, maintain and improve physical ability The role of physiotherapy

  12. Stop people going off work in the first place Get people back to work Facilitate return to work if modified duties or hours worked are required Deliver a cost effective service – for every £1 invested, business get a minimum return of £3 Physiotherapists can assist employers by…

  13. Employers reported benefits...  sickness absence and less use of temporary staff  employee productivity  staff retention (loyalty to the organisation)  employee satisfaction  profitability of the organisation

  14. Case Study: Rapid Access Physiotherapy in NHS Outcomes: • 18%  in episodes of sickness absence from MSD’s • 21%  in whole time equivalent days lost in one year • Saved £170,000 in one year 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust www.ewin.northwest.nhs.uk

  15. Case Study: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London Provides support for staff to maintain their health to: • Have healthier motivated staff • Increased productivity by reduced sickness absence • Preventing ill health by raising staff awareness Fit Enough for Patients? An audit of workplace health and wellbeing services for NHS Staff, CSP 13.03.2013

  16. Case Study: Royal Mail Benefits of the workplace support and physiotherapy service:  sickness absence by 25% over 3 years 3,600 employees returned to work A return of £5 for every £1 invested

  17. Ensure staff who work in one position for a long time take regular breaks to move around Enable staff to report MSDs quickly and seek advice to manage this Display leaflets and posters on healthy eating and taking regular exercise Advice for employers to get benefits

  18. Summary Musculoskeletal problems are costly Employers who provide early access to services such as physiotherapy see: •  costs •  employee health •  productivity

  19. Thank you for listening 謝謝你聽

  20. Any Questions? 有什麼問題嗎？

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