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Occupational therapy

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Vocational rehabilitation

Background:

  • Work hardening programs are crucial for vocational rehabilitation.
  • Understanding current practice patterns is essential for program development.
  • Occupational therapy's role in work hardening has expanded significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey 192 work-hardening and work-adjustment programs.
  • To gain an overview of current practice patterns in work hardening.
  • To provide baseline data for examining trends in work hardening programs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey questionnaire was distributed to 192 programs.
  • The questionnaire covered program affiliation, services, staffing, scheduling, treatment duration, equipment, setting, status, client volume, and outcome studies.

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  • Data collected provided a demographic overview of program practices.

    • Main Results:

    • The survey revealed a substantial increase in occupational therapy involvement in work hardening.
    • Significant growth in the number and scope of work hardening programs was observed.
    • Varied practices were noted across different program components.

    Conclusions:

    • Occupational therapy plays a vital and growing role in work hardening.
    • The study provides essential baseline data for future research and program development.
    • Further examination of trends and outcomes in work hardening is warranted.