Vocational Rehabilitation Program Evaluation: Comparison Group Challenges and the Role of Unmeasured Return-to-Work Expectations

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 777-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne M. Sears ◽  
Lisann R. Rolle ◽  
Beryl A. Schulman ◽  
Thomas M. Wickizer
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Rehabilitation Program

The Department of Veteran Benefits' Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Independent Living Program

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Jeanne B. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Independent Living Program ◽  
Veteran Benefits

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, a division in the Department of Veterans Benefits within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), provides vocational rehabilitation services that are similar to those provided by the state-federal vocational rehabilitation program. The Independent Living Program (IL), which is part of VR&E, addresses the IL needs of veterans with the most serious disabilities. Rehabilitation counselors are an integral part of the IL service program. The purpose of this article is to describe the IL program, process, and the role of the rehabilitation counselor in the delivery of IL services to veterans.

Supporting People With Stroke to Return to Work in Singapore: Findings From a Pilot Vocational Rehabilitation Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 7406205040p1
Author(s):  
Mohamad Nizar Bin Zainal ◽  
Pauline Koh Pei Wen ◽  
Ng Yee Sien ◽  
Kalya Marisa Kee ◽  
Kam Jin Chieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program

scholarly journals Comparison of self-reported and register data on sickness absence among Norwegian patients participating in an occupational rehabilitation program

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Øyeflaten ◽  
Stein Atle Lie ◽  
Camilla Ihlebæk ◽  
Søren Brage ◽  
Hege R. Eriksen
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Disability Pension ◽  
Occupational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Register Data ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Reported Data

<p><strong><em>Background: </em></strong>Sick leave and return to work are common outcome variables in studies where the aim is to measure the effect of targeted interventions for individuals that are on sick leave benefits or other allowances. Use of official register data is often restricted, and research on sick leave and return to work are often based on the participants self-reports. However, there is insufficient documentation that there is agreement between self-reports and register data on sick leave benefits and allowances.</p><p><strong><em>Aims: </em></strong>The aim of this study was to analyse the individuals' knowledge about states of sick leave benefits or allowances compared with register data from The Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) in Norway.</p><p><strong><em>Method: </em></strong>153 individuals, sick-listed or on allowances, participated in a 4-week inpatient occupational rehabilitation program. 132 (86%) answered a questionnaire on assessments of work, sick leave, and allowances three months after completed rehabilitation. Self-reported data were compared with register data from NAV according to four categories: working, sick-listed, on medical/vocational rehabilitation allowance or disability pension. Agreement between self-reported and register data was evaluated in cross-tabulations and reported with kappa values. Stratified analyses were done for gender, age, education, medical diagnosis and length of sick leave/allowances at baseline.</p><p><strong><em>Results: </em></strong>Good agreement was found for medical/vocational rehabilitation allowance (kappa=.70) and disability pension (kappa=.65). Moderate agreement was found for working (kappa=.49) and fair agreement for sick-listed (kappa=.36). Stratified analyses showed significant better kappa values for individuals that had been sick-listed less than 12 months before entering the rehabilitation program.</p><p><strong><em>Conclusions: </em></strong>Agreements from good to fair were found between self-reported and official register data on sick leave. However, official register data is preferred in research because this will ensure complete data sets. Data on sick leave and other benefits are not absorbing states, and there are often multiple and recurrent episodes. These data may be hard to obtain from self-reports.</p>

Role of the family focused technologies in the clinical course of pregnancy at women of high obstetric risk

2016 ◽  
pp. 64-66
Author(s):  
S.Yu. Vdovichenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparison Group ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Married Couple ◽  
Premature Births ◽  
Individual Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Individual Preparation

The objective: to show a role of the family focused technologies in depression of frequency of pathology of pregnancy at women of high obstetric risk. Patients and methods. For determination of efficiency of prophylaxis of pathology of pregnancy on the basis of use of the family focused technologies complex clinical-psychological and laboratory and tool examination of 300 women with factors of obstetric risk which were divided into two groups was conducted. In the main group – 182 women with motivation on partner labors to which provided training on system of individual preparation of married couple to labors. The comparison group consisted of 118 women who were not in prenatal training and had individual support in childbirth, with the traditional approach to pain management. Results. Use of the family focused technologies during pregnancy allows to reduce significantly the frequency of the main complications of pregnancy, especially not incubation and premature births. Conclusion. In our opinion, the technique is simple, available and can widely be used in practical health care at women with high obstetric risk. Key words: obstetric risk, the family focused technologies, prophylaxis.

Consumer perspectives of vocational rehabilitation and return to work following acquired brain injury

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Kerrin Watter ◽  
Areti Kennedy ◽  
Vanette McLennan ◽  
Jessica Vogler ◽  
Sarah Jeffery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
System Level ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Workplace Supports ◽  
Vocational Goals

Abstract Introduction: Following acquired brain injury, the goal of return to work is common. While return to work is supported through different rehabilitation models and services, access to vocational rehabilitation varies within and between countries, and global rates of employment post-injury remain low. The literature identifies outcomes from vocational programs and experiences with return to work, yet little is known about individuals’ perceptions and experiences regarding rehabilitation to support their vocational goals and experiences in attempting to return to work. Method: This qualitative study investigated the experiences of community-living adults with acquired brain injury (n = 8; mean age 45 years; mean time post-injury of 5.5 years) regarding their vocational rehabilitation and return to work. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted, with data analyzed via thematic analysis. Results: Participants identified negative and positive experiences with vocational rehabilitation and return to work. Five overarching themes were identified: addressing vocational rehabilitation in rehabilitation; facilitators of recovery and return to work; the importance and experience of working again; acquired brain injury and identity; and services, systems and policies. Participants also identified five key areas for early vocational rehabilitation services: education; service provision; employer liaison; workplace supports; and peer mentors. Study findings inform current and future practice and service delivery, at a clinical, service and system level.

Case Studies of Musculoskeletal-Simulation-Based Rehabilitation Program Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 634-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leng-Feng Lee ◽  
M.S. Narayanan ◽  
S. Kannan ◽  
F. Mendel ◽  
V.N. Krovi
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Musculoskeletal Simulation ◽  
Simulation Based

scholarly journals The Role of Self- and Informant-Reports on Symptoms and Impairments in the Clinical Evaluation of Adult ADHD

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4564
Author(s):  
Nana Guo ◽  
Anselm B. M. Fuermaier ◽  
Janneke Koerts ◽  
Bernhard W. Mueller ◽  
Christian Mette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evaluation ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Neuropsychological Test ◽  
Neuropsychological Testing ◽  
Adhd Group ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Comparison

Little is known about which clinical features may aid the differentiation between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other clinical conditions. This study seeks to determine the role of self- and informant reports on symptoms and impairments in the clinical evaluation of adult ADHD and explore their association with objective neuropsychological test performance by examining data of 169 outpatients referred for a diagnostic evaluation of adult ADHD. Participants were assigned either to an ADHD group (ADHD, n = 73) or one of two clinical comparison groups, depending on whether they show indications (Clinical Comparison Group, CCG, n = 53) or no indications (Clinical Comparison Group—Not Diagnosed, CCG-ND, n = 43) of psychiatric disorders other than ADHD. All participants and their informants completed a set of questionnaires. Compared to the CCG-ND, the ADHD group obtained significantly higher scores on ADHD symptoms, impulsivity, cognitive deficits, and anxiety. Compared to the CCG, the ADHD group scored significantly higher on ADHD symptoms but lower on depression. Further regression analyses revealed that self- and informant reports failed to predict neuropsychological test performance. Self- and informant reported information may be distinct features and do not correspond to results of objective neuropsychological testing.

The role of communication and support in return to work following cancer-related absence

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1078-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Yarker ◽  
F. Munir ◽  
M. Bains ◽  
K. Kalawsky ◽  
C. Haslam
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work
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