Work capacity assessment and return to work: A scoping review

Cronin, Shawna; Curran, Jamie; Iantorno, Julie; Murphy, K. R.; Shaw, Lynn; Boutcher, Nancy; Knott, Melissa

doi:10.3233/wor-2012-01560

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“…that similar cases are treated alike, and that cases are given an individual assessment with regard to the characteristics of the situation. In many systems, eligibility decisions are based on assessments of a person's functioning, and their ability to work [3]. Work ability is a complex phenomenon where the research points to increasingly broad and dynamic definitions, emphasizing the relation between individual medical conditions, workplace conditions, and societal conditions [4][5][6][7][8].…”

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“…There are a variety of different methods and instruments that measures work ability, work capacity or functional capacity. In a review [3], it was concluded that the terminology differs, as does the purposes and contexts of the assessments (e.g., assessing eligibility to benefits; a part of a rehabilitation or return to work intervention; related to a specific job, or decontextualized as a general functional assessment), and the dimensions assessed (e.g., specific physical or mental functions, environmental aspects). In the review, it was also concluded that most instruments focus on physical functions, and that few include environmental and occupational factors in the assessment [3].…”

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“…In a review [3], it was concluded that the terminology differs, as does the purposes and contexts of the assessments (e.g., assessing eligibility to benefits; a part of a rehabilitation or return to work intervention; related to a specific job, or decontextualized as a general functional assessment), and the dimensions assessed (e.g., specific physical or mental functions, environmental aspects). In the review, it was also concluded that most instruments focus on physical functions, and that few include environmental and occupational factors in the assessment [3]. Some attempts have been made to include such factors in order to make the assessments more contextually relevant [9,10], which however is easier when assessing specific rather than general work ability.…”

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Fair or square? Experiences of introducing a new method for assessing general work ability in a sickness insurance context

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The perceived fairness and social validity of the assessment depended on how it was carried out; organisational conditions and priorities; communication skills; and decision outcomes. Professionals have an important pedagogical task in explaining the purpose and procedure of the assessment in order for the sick-listed to perceive it as fair rather than square, i.e., too standardised and not considering individual conditions. If the assessment could be used also for rehabilitative purposes, it could possibly be perceived as more acceptable also in cases where it leads to denied benefits. Implications for rehabilitation The perceived fairness of work ability assessments is dependent on procedures for the assessment, communication with the person, and the outcome. What is considered fair differs between assessing professionals and persons being assessed. Professionals may influence the perceptions of fairness through their way of communication. Assessments need to be coupled with rehabilitation measures in order to perceived as relevant and acceptable.

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“…Since the PEO model was introduced by Law et al (1996), it has been used in multiple studies examining the connections between the personal attributes, environment, and occupations resulting in occupational performance (Broome, McKenna, Fleming, & Worrall, 2009;Cronin et al, 2013;Lyons, 2006;MacCobb, 2013;Peachey-Hill & Law, 2000;Peloquin & Ciro, 2013a, 2013bRipat & Becker, 2012;Schwartzman, Atler, Borg, & Schwartzman, 2006;Strong et al, 1999).…”

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The Lived Experience of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study

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2017

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the lived experience of adolescents who live with chronic pain. All 10 participants were between the ages of 13 and 17 and have lived with chronic pain for at least 6 months. Data sources for the study were two interviews for each participant, participant drawn depictions of their chronic pain, and researcher journaling. The person-environment-occupation model was used to frame the research design. The study found four main themes among the data: pain identity, invisible disease, occupational loss, and uphill climb to regain life. Each theme described the essence of the common experience of adolescents living with chronic pain. Occupational therapists can benefit from incorporating this knowledge base into their practice when providing intervention for individuals living with chronic pain to improve their overall quality of life and occupational performance.

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“…The complexity of the relationship between brain injury and RTW has been underlined in different reviews 9–12. Shwarz et al 10 pointed out four types of factors predicting RTW: individual, workplace, rehabilitation and their interaction.…”

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What characterises work and workplaces that retain their employees following acquired brain injury? Systematic review

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ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review assessing workplace factors related to work retention (or return to work) in employees with acquired brain injury (ABI). Additionally, we aimed to synthesise the evidence and state of knowledge on this subject.MethodsA database search was performed in nine relevant electronic databases. Inclusion criteria were quantitative peer-reviewed publications empirically investigating the relationship between work/workplace factors and work retention in employees following ABI. The methodological quality was determined by Effective Public Health Practice Project scoring, and evidence was synthesised narratively.ResultsThirteen studies were included. We found moderate evidence for a negative relationship between manual work and work retention. We also found limited evidence for a U-shaped relationship between workload and complete work retention at 6 months and no relationship at 12 months; a positive relationship between managers, compared with non-managers, and faster work retention; a positive relationship between large enterprise size defined as ≥250 employees, and no relationship between large enterprise size, defined as ≥1000 employees, and work retention.ConclusionRelative to individual factors, there is little evidence on specific workplace factors’ relationship to work retention among employees with ABI. For most workplace factors, there were too few high-quality studies to designate evidence as more than limited or insufficient. Future studies should replicate rigorous studies of well-defined modifiable workplace factors related to work retention.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018082201.

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Work capacity assessment and return to work: A scoping review

Cited by 20 publications

References 50 publications

Fair or square? Experiences of introducing a new method for assessing general work ability in a sickness insurance context

Fair or square? Experiences of introducing a new method for assessing general work ability in a sickness insurance context

The Lived Experience of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: A Phenomenological Study

What characterises work and workplaces that retain their employees following acquired brain injury? Systematic review

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