Occupational Rehab 2 Flashcards
What is the Case Management Model?
same employer/same job same employer/different job different employer/same job dofferent employer related job -different empoyer/different job retraining
What type of people are more prone to getting injured at a work site?
young and new workers
What are Critical Job demands?
physical elements that are absolutely needed for the job
What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation? (FCE)
helps determine the functional abilities of a client/worker
How long is it?
2-days
What can also be documented on?
COMPETITIVE TETS PERFORMANCE
workers efforts
behaviour during test
What are the 2 different models for FCE?
- Isernhagen (Biophysical)
2. Matheson (Psychophysical) protocols
What are come components of the FCE?
-hand grip strength push, pull, carry capacity trunk flexion trunk rotation lifting capacity balance hand coordnination crawl/kneeling
Jamar Handgrip= (bell curve)
test that looks at competitive test performance
Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment (BTE)
computerized work simulator machine that duplicates hundreds of “real world” job functions in a clinical setting
What are 2 simple but good modifications that the employer could implement for injured worker?
- task rotation
- microbreaks
What are 3 RTW barriers for worker?
pain fear of re-injury -dissatisfaction of pre-injury job -job performance anxiety prolonged inactivity
What are 3 RTW barriers for the Employer?
- lack of co-worker support
- not enough communication between worker and employer
- negative workplace atmosphere
- stress at work
What are 3 reasons for you to be able to graduate ?
-graduate duties
graduate medication duties
graduated hours
full duties