Prevention of Work-Related Disability
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 April 1998
Ariel E. Feldstein
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The methods utilized here to prevent work-related disability appear effective and are relevant to many managed care program models and their efforts to improve workplace health and productivity.
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The methods utilized here to prevent work-related disability appear effective. They are relevant to many managed care program models and their efforts to improve workplace health and productivity.
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