About this course
This meta-analysis course examines the impact of compensation processes on mental health following traffic, occupational accidents, or medical errors. It synthesizes evidence from prospective cohort studies to evaluate mental health complaints such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD among victims involved in compensation claims, comparing them to non-compensated victims. The course discusses baseline differences, changes over time, potential mechanisms like secondary gain and victimisation, and implications for legal and health professionals. The course also addresses study quality, research gaps, and suggestions for future research to improve victim support during claims settlement.
Who this course is for
Psychologists
Clinical Social Workers
Legal Professionals
Occupational Medicine Specialists
Researchers in Mental Health
Program objectives
- Describe 3 key mental health outcomes affected by compensation processes including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Identify 2 main factors explaining mental health impairment during compensation: secondary gain and secondary victimisation.
- Analyze differences in mental health status between compensation-involved and non-involved victims at baseline and post measurement.
- Evaluate the impact of compensation system types and durations on mental health recovery.