Case report: A work simulation program for a manual worker with a fracture injury

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

6-6-2000

Journal

Work

Volume

14

Issue

3

Keywords

Job analysis; Job capacity evaluation; Vocational rehabilitation; Work hardening

Abstract

Work rehabilitation programs targeting different client groups are available in nearly all major hospital occupational therapy departments in Hong Kong. Clients receiving work rehabilitation are referred from various out-patient clinics and other occupational therapists. Those clients experience limitation in work after their injuries or diseases and plan to return to work after rehabilitation. Program objectives are 1) to assist clients to reach maximum work capacity as rapidly as possible 2) to ensure clients return to work safely 3) to improve clients' work readiness. This case report describes an individualized work simulation program at a general hospital in Hong Kong provided for a typical client who is preparing to return to his worker role. Specific job analysis, goals and program rationale for the client are discussed.

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