Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if persons with severe limitations of work-related functioning expect a stronger consideration of work-related interventions in rehabilitation aftercare. Materials and methods: 280 patients in 11 outpatient rehabilitation centres were screened for severe limitations of work-related functioning at the beginning of an orthopaedic rehabilitation aftercare. Furthermore, expected work-related illness consequences and preferences for work-related interventions during rehabilitation aftercare were assessed. Results: 29-44% of the respondents had severe limitations of work-related functioning. These persons expected more often adverse consequences for their coping with job-demands and rated the importance of work-related interventions higher. Discussion: Persons with severe limitations of work-related functioning expect that their occupational situation is taken into more consideration during rehabilitation aftercare. Conclusions: Rehabilitation aftercare should be complemented by adding work-related interventions.
Translated title of the contribution | Preferences for work-related interventions in orthopaedic rehabilitation aftercare: Findings of a survey in outpatient rehabilitation centres |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 161-166 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0940-6689 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |