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Vocational rehabilitation program for persons with occupational deafness
Eria Ping-Ying Li1, Cecilia Wai-Ping Li-Tsang, Tsor-Kui Lee
1Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. rseriali@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
|November 15, 2006
Summary
This pilot program helped individuals with occupational deafness improve their health and work readiness. Most participants successfully returned to the workforce, showing promising results for vocational rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Audiology
Background:
- A pilot return-to-work program was developed for individuals with occupational deafness.
- The program focused on work readiness and provided three-month job placement support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot return-to-work program for individuals with occupational deafness.
- To assess improvements in health status and work readiness.
Main Methods:
- A convenient sample of six males with occupational deafness participated.
- A Pretest-Posttest Single Group Design was used.
- The Chinese versions of the SF-36 Health Assessment Questionnaire and Lam's Assessment of Stage of employment readiness were administered.
Main Results:
- Participants showed improvements in general health and work readiness.
- Three participants secured employment, and two received job offers.
Conclusions:
- A systematic vocational rehabilitation program can aid individuals with occupational deafness in returning to work.
- Further research with larger, controlled studies is recommended to confirm these promising findings.
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