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Kiesler, Charles A.; Morton, Teru L.
doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.43.12.993pmid: N/A
In this article we give a brief overview of the rapid changes taking place in health care delivery in this country, focusing particularly on cost-containment efforts, organizational restructuring of the medical—industrial complex, and this decade’s procompetitive market. Psychologists need to be aware of current policy trends and potential future changes in health and to consider alternative roles in emerging health care systems. Further, mental health policy is heavily influenced by the form and context of health policy. We argue that a top-down analysis of resource allocation is necessary for responsible public policy in health and mental health care. We discuss opportunities and challenges for psychology within this framework in service, research, and education.
doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.43.12.1004pmid: N/A
A computer-related healthepidemic known as repetitive strain injury (RSI) is rampant in Australia and threatens tooverwhelm the workers’ compensation system. RSI is a label given to a variety of painful,debilitating conditions believed to be caused by repetitive movements of the hands or arms. InAustralia, the latest wave of RSI complaints is centered among female office workers whodevelop symptoms as a result of extensive typing at computer keyboards. In an analysis of thisepidemic, we examine the nature of RSI and its known correlates with individual health andpersonality, ergonomics of computing, and work context. Based on available evidence, wespeculate as to the reasons for the emergence of RSI in Australia. We argue that RSI is anextreme illustration of how the social context of work and technological change defines andinfluences the nature of health problems.
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