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A third party assessment of work capabilities.

S D McPhee

    Military Medicine
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Third Party Assessment of Work Capabilities tool evaluates pre-hospitalization work behavior in soldiers. This method aids in rapid return to duty and informs occupational therapy interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Military Medicine
    • Psychiatric Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • The Third Party Assessment of Work Capabilities (TPAWC) was developed in 1973 by Griffiths.
    • Originally designed to monitor hospitalized psychiatric patients' progress in work therapy.
    • Adapted for evaluating acute/short-term hospitalized soldiers to facilitate return to duty.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the adapted Third Party Assessment of Work Capabilities (TPAWC) as a method for evaluating soldiers' pre-hospitalization work behavior.
    • To demonstrate how TPAWC can assist in the rapid return to duty status for hospitalized soldiers.
    • To illustrate the application of TPAWC in occupational therapy and discharge planning.

    Main Methods:

    • The TPAWC worksheet is completed by the soldier's work supervisor.
    • It assesses five key factors of work behavior: task competence, response to authority, social relationships, work motivation, and confidence/initiative.
    • Scoring and interpretation of results guide treatment and discharge planning.

    Main Results:

    • The TPAWC identifies five critical factors summarizing work behavior in soldiers.
    • The assessment provides a basis for implementing targeted Occupational Therapy interventions.
    • It facilitates early discharge planning by providing objective work capability data.

    Conclusions:

    • The adapted TPAWC is a valuable tool for assessing soldiers' work capabilities before hospitalization.
    • This assessment supports efficient return-to-duty processes and tailored occupational therapy.
    • The TPAWC aids in effective reintegration of soldiers into their units post-treatment.

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