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Work ability: concept and assessment from a physiotherapeutic perspective. An interview study.

K Stigmar¹, C Ekdahl, B Grahn

¹Department of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Lund University, Lund, Sweden. kjerstin.stigmar@med.lu.se

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

|November 18, 2011

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Physiotherapists perceive work ability as performing requested tasks, influenced by workplace adjustments and attachment. They seek defined roles in multiprofessional teams for work ability assessments, highlighting a need for experience and education.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Rehabilitation Medicine
Physiotherapy Practice

Background:

Understanding physiotherapists' (PTs) perspectives on work ability is crucial for effective occupational health interventions.
The role of PTs in multiprofessional work ability assessments requires further clarification.
Swedish healthcare settings present unique contexts for evaluating professional roles in work ability.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore Swedish physiotherapists' experiences and perceptions of the work ability concept.
To investigate PTs' views on their professional role in conducting work ability assessments.
To identify factors influencing PTs' engagement in work ability evaluations.

Main Methods:

Conducted an in-depth qualitative interview study.
Recruited 16 physiotherapists (4 male, 12 female) from diverse Swedish healthcare sectors (occupational health, orthopaedics, primary care, rehabilitation).
Applied qualitative content analysis to interview data.

Main Results:

Work ability was defined as the capacity to perform requested work tasks, contingent on workplace adaptability, resource allocation, workplace attachment, and time management.
Physiotherapists desired a clearly defined role within multiprofessional teams, emphasizing assessments conducted in real work environments.
PTs reported experiencing role conflicts with patients but believed their input was valuable, though not consistently requested; a need for enhanced experience and education was identified.

Conclusions:

Physiotherapists possess valuable insights into work ability but require further training and experience to fully engage in assessments.
Improved interprofessional collaboration and conceptual clarity on work ability are essential for optimizing PTs' contributions.
Addressing the need for defined roles and enhanced professional development will strengthen PTs' capacity in work ability evaluations.