FROG
Why do it?
It is an evidence based approach to the management of physical and psychological ill health and injury, and is strongly linked with the management of associated psychological, social and lifestyle issues.
The Benefits to Employers are:
- Reduced cost for: sickness absence; healthcare treatments; legal claims and associated insurance costs
- Circa 35% reduction in sickness absence
- Circa 40% reduction in cost of musculoskeletal claims
- Circa 50% reduction in cost of psychological claims
The Benefits to Patients are:
- Substantial reduction in pain and any associated disability
- Substantial reduction in future problems
- Increased mobility and quality of life
- improved management of pain problems
The Benefits to Occupational Health Departments are:
- Ability to manage the physical and psychological barriers to recovery and return to work
- Rehabilitation for specific tasks
- Reduced need for modified duties in short and long term
The Benefits to Insurance Companies are:
- A substantial reduction in claims costs especially permanent health, motor and EL
The Benefits to GP’s are:
- Solution for patients to manage their own chronic pain
- Patients may be able to access treatment via insurance or their employer
- Will help manage other conditions and reduce GP consultations
