V Johnston1, J Strong2, S Gargett3, G Jull1, N Ellis3. 1. Division of Physiotherapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. 2. Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. 3. Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: No self-management interventions have been developed to empower those chronically disabled by a musculoskeletal condition to find and/or remain at work. OBJECTIVE: Developand evaluate the content of two self-management training modules to improve vocational outcomes for those with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: Stanford University's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program provided the framework for the new modules. Focus groups with the eightpersons with workdisabilities and concept-mapping sessions with the 12 experienced vocational rehabilitation professionals were conducted to identify factors and themes contributing to workers remaining/returning to work post-injury. Five experienced self-management trainers reviewed the modules for consistency with self-management principles. RESULTS: Two new self-management modules: 'Navigating the System' and 'Managing a Return to Work' were developed.The persons with work disabilitiesgenerated four themes: accepting and coping with injury; skills to manage pain and life; positive working relationships and, re-inventing self, whereas the rehabilitation professionals identified three themes:communication and support of others; the injured worker's abilities and resources, and knowledge and education. CONCLUSIONS: Anintervention developed to enhance self-management skills and facilitate positive vocational outcomes of those seeking to return to work post-injury was confirmed as relevant by persons with work disabilities, rehabilitation professionals and self-management trainers.
BACKGROUND: No self-management interventions have been developed to empower those chronically disabled by a musculoskeletal condition to find and/or remain at work. OBJECTIVE: Developand evaluate the content of two self-management training modules to improve vocational outcomes for those with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: Stanford University's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program provided the framework for the new modules. Focus groups with the eightpersons with workdisabilities and concept-mapping sessions with the 12 experienced vocational rehabilitation professionals were conducted to identify factors and themes contributing to workers remaining/returning to work post-injury. Five experienced self-management trainers reviewed the modules for consistency with self-management principles. RESULTS: Two new self-management modules: 'Navigating the System' and 'Managing a Return to Work' were developed.The persons with work disabilitiesgenerated four themes: accepting and coping with injury; skills to manage pain and life; positive working relationships and, re-inventing self, whereas the rehabilitation professionals identified three themes:communication and support of others; the injured worker's abilities and resources, and knowledge and education. CONCLUSIONS: Anintervention developed to enhance self-management skills and facilitate positive vocational outcomes of those seeking to return to work post-injury was confirmed as relevant by persons with work disabilities, rehabilitation professionals and self-management trainers.
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Keywords:
Rehabilitation; patient education; recovery of function; work; worker empowerment
Authors: Nathan Hutting; Sarah I Detaille; Josephine A Engels; Yvonne F Heerkens; J Bart Staal; Maria Wg Nijhuis-van der Sanden Journal: J Multidiscip Healthc Date: 2015-07-01