Development of roles for occupational therapists and physiotherapists in work related practice: An Australian perspective

Insurance workers’ and physiotherapists’ perceptions of their roles in the management of workers with injuries in the Western Australian workers’ compensation system

“…They do not necessarily have specific medical training as a precursor to entering this role, and it is primarily an administrative role in nature. Physiotherapists 6 are also key stakeholders as they may have regular involvement from the early clinical management to the work rehabilitation of a worker with an injury (27)(28)(29). In Western Australia, physiotherapists account for more occasions of service with injured workers than general practitioners (30).…”

Development of preventive behavior at work: Description of occupational therapists’ practice

“…Altough the literature suggests that occupational therapists are little involved in the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses [15], it appears that they have the expertise to develop preventive behavior among their worker clients [4]. Integrating more prevention interventions into the practice of occupational therapists who work with workplace health and safety concerns has a significant relevance recognized by the professional community [16].…”

“…In addition, the impact of the prevention interventions on services offered to clients is also absent from the literature. And, when compared with other services, such as rehabilitation, restoration, or compensation, one study reported that occupational therapists have limited involvement in prevention [15], despite that they believe that prevention is the service that demands an increase in attention [7].…”

A survey of occupational therapists' involvement in facilitating self-employment for people with disabilities

“…Occupational therapists are recognised role players in addressing the occupation of work with their clients 17 . In South Africa, vocational rehabilitation services provide return to work as well as training and reskilling, support groups, guidance and counselling aimed at obtaining a new position in the open labour market or sheltered and protected employment 18 .…”