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Who Requests and Receives Workplace Accommodations? An Intersectional Analysis
ConclusionOur findings show that there are still disparities in the rates of workplace accommodation requests and provision for multiply marginalized groups, and as such, taking into account intersectional differences in addition and in relation to disability is important. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - March 7, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Development and Initial Validation of a Questionnaire Measuring Self-management Strategies that Promote Psychological Health at Work
ConclusionsThe strategies identified in the WMHSQ can form the basis for developing practical tools and interventions to promote mental health self-management at work. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - March 1, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Developing a Training in Motivational Counselling to Promote Return to Work: An Intervention Mapping Approach
ConclusionReporting about training development increases understanding of its effectiveness and implementation, which will be evaluated via pre- and post-training data collection amongst practitioners. Future trainings can benefit from this by accounting for health insurances' organizational barriers or building on the training ’s evidence-based backbone whilst only requiring specific adaptations for other stakeholders and contexts. Further research should evaluate motivational counselling’s impact on claimants’ RTW trajectories. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 26, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Patterns of Mental Health Service Use in Australian Workers with Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study
ConclusionsPsychologist services were most common, longer duration claims used more mental health services but accessed them later, and there were a number of jurisdictional differences. Results suggest opportunities for workers ’ compensation authorities to provide, to those who may benefit, greater and earlier access to mental health care. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 24, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Long COVID Prevalence, Disability, and Accommodations: Analysis Across Demographic Groups
ConclusionThe data suggest this disparity persists because people with disabilities are clustered in jobs that are not amenable to remote work. Employers need to consider other accommodations, especially shorter workdays and flexible scheduling, to hire and retain employees who are struggling with the impacts of long COVID. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 22, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Challenges of Measuring Self-Reported Exposure to Occupational Biomechanical Risk Factors Amongst People with Low Literacy Engaged in Manual Labour: Findings from a Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Investigation in an African Population with Chronic Low Back Pain
ConclusionProspective studies comparing the Igbo-ORFQ to other measures of exposure to occupational biomechanical risk factors are required to establish the construct validity of the Igbo-ORFQ. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 20, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Autistic Perspectives on Employment: A Scoping Review
ConclusionIt is anticipated that the results of this review will be beneficial for stakeholders engaging in discussions and decision-making across research and employment contexts. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 8, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Development of a Multimodal, Physiotherapist-Led, Vocational Intervention for People with Inflammatory Arthritis and Reduced Work Ability: A Mixed-Methods Design Study
ConclusionA mixed-methods design with stakeholder involvement produced a PT-led, vocational intervention for people with RA/axSpA and reduced work ability, tested for feasibility and ready for effectiveness evaluation. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 5, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Validation of the Return-to-Work Obstacles and Self-Efficacy Scale for Women on Sick Leave Due to Breast Cancer (ROSES-BC)
ConclusionThese findings support the utilization of the ROSES in clinical and research settings for BC survivors to improve their successful RTW. After an initial screening using the ROSES, occupational health professionals can further conduct a focused and thorough evaluation of specific dimensions, such as cognitive difficulties. Additional research and information are required to assist BC survivors in dealing with cognitive impairments induced by chemotherapy when they return to work. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - February 4, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Wellbeing After Finalization of a Workers ’ Compensation Claim: A Systematic Scoping Review
ConclusionThere appears to be potential for ongoing burden for individuals, employers, and society after finalization of a workers ’ compensation claim. A gap in knowledge exists regarding the specific evaluation of wellbeing of injured workers following finalization of a workers’ compensation claim. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - January 30, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Evaluating Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Services Among Injured Workers Treated in a Canadian Workers ’ Compensation System: A Population-Based Study
ConclusionRTW outcomes were not statistically different across delivery formats, suggesting that telerehabilitation is a novel strategy that may improve equitable access and earlier engagement in occupational rehabilitation. Factors such as gender and geographic location should be considered when deciding on service delivery format. (Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - January 24, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research