Block 6: Work Assessment - Vocational Rehabilitation

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this module, you understand the work asssessment process.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION:

Vocational rehabilitation may be defined as the co-ordinated activity that is:

Directed towards an individual with or at risk for chronic/permanent activity limitation and/or participation restriction in the area of work.
Intended to restore an individual’s working or functional capacity to its maximum.
Include measures aimed at developing an individual’s own abilities/resources and/or removing obstacles imposed by the environment.
Concentrates on identifying and supporting individual strengths and preparing an individual for active participation in the work arena.

Why should such a process be put in place?

Enables early return to work.
Limits disability payments.
Restores and maintains productivity.

What are the basic principles guiding the process?

Active participation of the worker.
Timing of the return to work.