Disability management and psychosocial rehabilitation: Considerations for integration

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Olsheski, Jerry A. | Rosenthal, David A. | Hamilton, Michelle

Affiliations: Ohio University, Athern, OH, USA | University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonee, WI, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Jerry A. Olsheski, Ohio University, Department of Counseling & Higher Education, 201 McCracken Hall, Athens, OH 45701-2979, USA. Tel.: +1 740 593 0032; Fax: +1 740 593 0799; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Disability management strategies have been successful in preventing or accommodating physical disabilities in the workplace. Similar success has not been realized in the realm of psychological/mental health related disabilities. Integration of the principles and strategies of psychosocial rehabilitation and disability management programs can assist employers to control costs related to psychological/mental health disabilities and protect individual workers employability.

Keywords: Psychosocial job analysis, transitional work, job accommodation, job coaching, supported employment

Journal: Work, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 63-70, 2002