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A return to work program for injured workers: a reassignment model.

Rachel E. Helm1, Nancy J. Powell, Els R. Nieuwenhuijsen

  • 1Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Work (Reading, Mass.)
|November 21, 2002
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The current workers' compensation system often prevents injured workers from returning to work. A novel Reassignment Model for occupational therapy offers a viable solution, promoting return-to-work for disabled employees.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The existing workers' compensation system frequently fails to facilitate the return to work for individuals with permanent work-related injuries.
  • Workers are often permanently disabled and separated from their employment, overlooking potential for productive roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a Reassignment Model for occupational therapy.
  • To demonstrate how this model, grounded in the rehabilitation frame of reference, can serve as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
  • To illustrate the model's successful application through a case study and outline its benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Reassignment Model for occupational therapy.

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  • Application of the rehabilitation frame of reference to support the model.
  • Utilization of a case study to demonstrate practical implementation and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The Reassignment Model was successfully implemented in a case study, facilitating a return to productive employment for an injured worker.
    • The model demonstrates reassignment to a vacant position as a reasonable accommodation.
    • Potential benefits for clients, society, employers, and the occupational therapy profession were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The Reassignment Model offers a structured approach for occupational therapy to support the return-to-work of permanently restricted employees.
    • Reassignment to vacant positions can be an effective reasonable accommodation, aligning with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    • Implementing this model can yield significant advantages across multiple stakeholders involved in the workers' compensation and rehabilitation process.