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Development of an evidence-based conceptual framework for workplace assessment
1RERC on Workplace Accommodations, Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA. carrie.bruce@coa.gatech.edu
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|December 7, 2006
Summary
Remote assessments using teleconferencing can improve workplace accommodations. A new conceptual framework was developed to structure comprehensive remote assessment protocols for rehabilitation specialists.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Science
- Occupational Health
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Workplace accommodations are underutilized, partly due to geographical limitations for specialists.
- Teleconferencing offers a solution to expand the reach of rehabilitation specialists for assessments.
- Developing effective remote assessment protocols requires a structured approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a conceptual framework for structuring remote workplace assessments.
- To evaluate existing assessment protocols for their suitability in remote tele-assessment.
- To identify needs for a comprehensive remote assessment protocol.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 53 existing workplace assessment protocols.
- Development of a conceptual framework based on the analysis.
- Evaluation of 10 work-related assessment protocols against the framework for remote tele-assessment applicability.
Main Results:
- None of the 10 evaluated protocols were sufficiently comprehensive for remote tele-assessment.
- A conceptual framework for assessment was successfully developed.
- The framework can guide the creation of new, comprehensive remote assessment protocols.
Conclusions:
- A structured conceptual framework is essential for effective remote workplace assessments.
- Existing protocols need enhancement to be suitable for tele-assessment.
- The developed framework can guide the creation and evaluation of remote assessment protocols for various needs.
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