Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Long-term disability and return to work.

K Sheikh, S Mattingly

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Early return to stable employment for disabled adults depends on work motivation and unemployment duration. Prompt medical and vocational rehabilitation referrals are crucial for patient confidence and reduced unemployment periods.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Venesection and resolution of erythrocytosis are not associated with reduced thrombotic risk in secondary and idiopathic polycythaemia: Results from a dual centre, 5-year retrospective study.

    British journal of haematology·2025
    Same author

    Colorectal cancer detection: time to abandon barium enema?

    Frontline gastroenterology·2017
    Same author

    Anatomical pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging segmentation for regional structure-function measurements of asthma.

    Medical physics·2016
    Same author

    Experiences and meanings of integration of TCAM (Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medical) providers in three Indian states: results from a cross-sectional, qualitative implementation research study.

    BMJ open·2014
    Same author

    Undergraduate medical education in the Gulf Cooperation Council: a multi-countries study (Part 1).

    Medical teacher·2010
    Same author

    Utility of provider volume as an indicator of medical care quality and for policy decisions.

    The American journal of medicine·2001
    Same journal

    Welcome.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    Same journal

    Analysis of diuretics and thiazide-induced diabetes in general practice.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    Same journal

    An unusual case of anaemia with neurological and psychiatric features.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    Same journal

    Work load in general practice.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    Same journal

    A framework of health care.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    Same journal

    Correspondence.

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners·2009
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Occupational Health
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Physically or mentally disabled adults often face challenges in returning to stable employment.
    • The duration of unemployment and individual motivation significantly impact reintegration into the workforce.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify key factors influencing the early return to stable employment for disabled adults.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 2,113 physically or mentally disabled adults.
    • Analysis of the relationship between employment return, motivation, and unemployment duration prior to rehabilitation.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Early return to stable employment was strongly correlated with high work motivation.
    • The duration of unemployment before rehabilitation was a critical factor; shorter periods predicted better employment outcomes.
    • Intervention timing is key: prompt referrals enhance patient confidence and motivation.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical and vocational rehabilitation should be initiated as early as possible for disabled adults.
    • Addressing patient motivation and minimizing unemployment duration are essential components of successful rehabilitation programs.
    • Physicians play a vital role in facilitating early access to rehabilitation services to improve employment prospects.