Affiliations: Occupational Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA
Note: [] Occupational Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin -
Milwaukee, Enderis Hall, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. Tel.: +1 414
229 4713; Fax: +1 414 229 5100
Abstract: By adapting to the changing health care environment, legislative
reforms, and consumer needs, work rehabilitation programs have experienced a
metamorphosis. This study surveyed occupational therapists currently employed
in work programs to ascertain a current demographic profile of work
rehabilitation programs. Respondents indicated the delivery of services in the
areas of prevention, assessment and rehabilitation. The majority of work
rehabilitation programs in this study provide services in the form of
ergonomics, education and training, and job analyses at the worksite. The area
of work injury prevention services is forecasted for increased growth among
work rehabilitation programs.
Keywords: work rehabilitation, demographics, prevention, assessment, rehabilitation
