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Design-oriented functional capacity evaluation: the available motions inventory--a review
D E Malzahn1, J E Fernandez, B P Kattel
1Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Wichita State University, KS 67260-0035, USA.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Employers increasingly accommodate tasks for individuals with disabilities. The Available Motions Inventory (AMI) system aids in designing accessible workstations by comparing an individual's abilities for specific industrial tasks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Workplace accommodation for individuals with disabilities is a growing employer responsibility.
- Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is crucial for informed workstation modifications.
- Existing FCE systems are not optimized for industrial task accommodation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Available Motions Inventory (AMI) system.
- Address design challenges in accommodating industrial tasks for individuals with neuromuscular impairments.
- Provide a tool for task allocation decisions based on individual abilities.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Available Motions Inventory (AMI) system.
- Incorporated a unique scoring system for intra-individual ability comparisons.
- Focused on assessing performance for specific industrial tasks and individuals.
Main Results:
- The AMI system is specifically designed for industrial task accommodation.
- Its scoring system facilitates comparisons of an individual's abilities.
- Supports informed task allocation decisions for individuals with neuromuscular impairments.
Conclusions:
- The AMI system offers a targeted approach to workstation design for individuals with disabilities.
- It enables precise task allocation by assessing individual capabilities.
- The system's strength lies in its application to specific individuals and tasks.