scholarly journals Identifying Barriers to Recovery from Work Related Upper Extremity Disorders: Use of a Collaborative Problem Solving Technique

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 337-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Michael Feuerstein ◽  
Virginia I. Miller ◽  
Patricia M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Work Related

Improving health and work outcomes for individuals with work related upper extremity disorders (WRUEDs) may require a broad assessment of potential return to work barriers by engaging workers in collaborative problem solving. In this study, half of all nurse case managers from a large workers’ compensation system were randomly selected and invited to participate in a randomized, controlled trial of an integrated case management (ICM) approach for WRUEDs. The focus of ICM was problem solving skills training and workplace accommodation. Volunteer nurses attended a 2 day ICM training workshop including instruction in a 6 step process to engage clients in problem solving to overcome barriers to recovery. A chart review of WRUED case management reports (n = 70) during the following 2 years was conducted to extract case managers’ reports of barriers to recovery and return to work. Case managers documented from 0 to 21 barriers per case (M = 6.24, SD = 4.02) within 5 domains: signs and symptoms (36%), work environment (27%), medical care (13%), functional limitations (12%), and coping (12%). Compared with case managers who did not receive the training (n = 67), workshop participants identified more barriers related to signs and symptoms, work environment, functional limitations, and coping (p < .05), but not to medical care. Problem solving skills training may help focus case management services on the most salient recovery factors affecting return to work.

scholarly journals Case Management Services for Work Related Upper Extremity Disorders

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 378-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Michael Feuerstein ◽  
Andrew E. Lincoln ◽  
Virginia I. Miller ◽  
Patricia M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Conduct Problem ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Upper Extremity Disorders ◽  
Work Related

A case manager's ability to obtain worksite accommodations and engage workers in active problem solving may improve health and return to work outcomes for clients with work related upper extremity disorders (WRUEDs). This study examines the feasibility of a 2 day training seminar to help nurse case managers identify ergonomic risk factors, provide accommodation, and conduct problem solving skills training with workers' compensation claimants recovering from WRUEDs. Eight procedural steps to this case management approach were identified, translated into a training workshop format, and conveyed to 65 randomly selected case managers. Results indicate moderate to high self ratings of confidence to perform ergonomic assessments (mean = 7.5 of 10) and to provide problem solving skills training (mean = 7.2 of 10) after the seminar. This training format was suitable to experienced case managers and generated a moderate to high level of confidence to use this case management approach.

Problem Solving Skills Training for Return to Work

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Michael Feuerstein ◽  
Virginia I. Miller ◽  
Patricia M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Assessing Collaborative Behavior in Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Krkovic ◽  
Sascha Wüstenberg ◽  
Samuel Greiff
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Personality Tests ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Knowledge Application ◽  
Computer Agent ◽  
Collaborative Behavior ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract. Skilful collaborative problem-solving is becoming increasingly important in various life areas. However, researchers are still seeking ways to assess and foster this skill in individuals. In this study, we developed a computer-assisted assessment for collaborative behavior (COLBAS) following the experiment-based assessment of behavior approach (objective personality tests; Cattell, 1958 ). The instrument captures participants’ collaborative behavior in problem-solving tasks using the MicroDYN approach while participants work collaboratively with a computer-agent. COLBAS can thereby assess problem-solving and collaborative behavior expressed through communication acts. To investigate its validity, we administered COLBAS to 483 German seventh graders along with MicroDYN as a measure of individual problem-solving skills and questions regarding the motivation to collaborate. A latent confirmatory factor analysis suggested a five-dimensional construct with two problem-solving dimensions (knowledge acquisition and knowledge application) and three collaboration dimensions (questioning, asserting, and requesting). The results showed that extending MicroDYN to include collaborative aspects did not considerably change the measurement of problem-solving. Finally, students who were more motivated to collaborate interacted more with the computer-agent but also obtained worse problem-solving results.

Mutual problem-solving skills training for premarital couples: A six-month follow-up

1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl A. Ridley ◽  
Arthur W. Avery ◽  
Jan E. Harrell ◽  
Lynda A. Haynes-Clements ◽  
Nancy McCunney
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Premarital Couples

Problem-Solving Skills Training

2014 ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana M. Ugueto ◽  
Lauren C. Santucci ◽  
Lauren S. Krumholz ◽  
John R. Weisz
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Problem Solving Skills
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