[Back to work--how can this be achieved?]
1Medizinisch-berufskundlicher Beratungs- und Reintegrationsdienst ReIntra GmbH, Unterföhring bei München.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|November 9, 2007
Summary
Consistent case management by private rehabilitation services can improve return-to-work rates for individuals with disabilities in Germany. This approach optimizes resource use and reduces financial burdens on businesses and social insurance.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Economics
- Social Policy
Context:
- Germany faces significant financial losses due to disability and reduced earning capacity.
- Reintegrating individuals with impaired performance into the workforce presents considerable challenges.
- Legislative reforms aim to enhance the efficiency of resource allocation in disability management.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of consistent, start-to-finish case management in vocational rehabilitation.
- To demonstrate how private rehabilitation services can achieve high success rates in return-to-work programs.
- To inform policy and practice regarding resource optimization for individuals with disabilities.
Summary:
- A case management model, delivered by private rehabilitation providers, is proposed for individuals with disabilities.
- This model focuses on consistent, end-to-end support to facilitate return to work.
- The approach is designed to maximize the efficiency of available resources in the German context.
Impact:
- Potential to reduce financial costs for private businesses and social insurance providers in Germany.
- Improved vocational reintegration outcomes for persons with impaired performance capacity.
- Highlights the value of private sector involvement in delivering effective rehabilitation services.
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