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The WorkHab functional capacity evaluation demonstrates strong content validity for manual work and vocational retraining. Most items were highly relevant and aligned with the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT).

Keywords:
WorkHab FCEcontent validitycross sectional surveyfunctional capacity evaluationliftingvocational rehabilitationwork capacity evaluation

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  • Occupational health
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Functional capacity evaluation

Background:

  • Content validity is crucial for assessment tools in occupational rehabilitation.
  • The WorkHab functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is utilized in occupational rehabilitation.
  • Continuous evaluation of assessment tools ensures their ongoing validity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the content validity of the WorkHab FCE.
  • To assess the relevance and difficulty of WorkHab FCE items for various work categories and injuries.
  • To examine the alignment of WorkHab FCE items with the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted with health professionals performing FCEs.
  • Respondents rated the relevance and difficulty of WorkHab FCE items.
  • The study compared WorkHab FCE items with the physical demand items of the DOT.

Main Results:

  • Over 90% agreement was found among 106 respondents regarding item relevance for manual work and vocational retraining.
  • Climbing, crawling, and balance items were deemed less relevant for sedentary work.
  • Lifting items were perceived as most difficult for individuals with lower back or upper limb injuries.
  • 16 out of 18 WorkHab FCE items showed 100% agreement with corresponding DOT items, with discrepancies mainly in sensory items.

Conclusions:

  • The WorkHab FCE demonstrates strong content validity for assessing manual work capacity.
  • The tool is well-suited for vocational retraining purposes.
  • Findings support the use of WorkHab FCE in occupational rehabilitation settings.