Management of work disability. resources for vocational rehabilitation

Objective. To review the state–federal vocational rehabilitation (SF‐VR) system and its utilization by persons with rheumatic conditions. Methods. SF‐VR system instruction manuals, and literature on rheumatology rehabilitation, work disability, and rehabilitation counseling were reviewed. National a...

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Published in:Arthritis and rheumatism 1993-12, Vol.36 (12), p.1663-1670
Main Authors: Allaire, Saralynn H., Partridge, Alison J., Andrews, Howard F., Liang, Matthew H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Disability Evaluation
General aspects
Humans
Medical sciences
Planification. Prevention (methods). Intervention. Evaluation
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Rehabilitation, Vocational - statistics & numerical data
Rheumatic Diseases - rehabilitation
Vocational Guidance
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Summary:Objective. To review the state–federal vocational rehabilitation (SF‐VR) system and its utilization by persons with rheumatic conditions. Methods. SF‐VR system instruction manuals, and literature on rheumatology rehabilitation, work disability, and rehabilitation counseling were reviewed. National and Massachusetts state SF‐VR system data on persons with “arthritis and rheumatism” were analyzed. Results. The SF‐VR system is used by a small proportion of persons with rheumatic diseases. Fifty‐two percent of clients with arthritis are employed after receiving services. Conclusion. Although evidence indicates that VR services for persons with rheumatic conditions improves their chances for reemployment, the SF‐VR system is underutilized.
ISSN:0004-3591
1529-0131
DOI:10.1002/art.1780361204