S A Burke1, C K Harms-Constas, P S Aden. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: This was a study of a standardized functional restoration program that included 11 centers in seven states, involving 303 patients in the treatment group and 94 patients in the comparison group. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the positive effect a functional restoration program has on return to work rates and work retention regardless of previous surgical intervention. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Data were obtained from the initial and discharge evaluations as well as at 6- and 12-month follow-up. METHODS: Patients received a standardized work capacity assessment upon entrance and were recommended to the program if they adhered to specific entrance criteria. Treatment patients received the same evaluation at discharge. RESULTS: Significant improvement in functional abilities, actual return to work, and work retention were noted in the treatment group regardless of treatment intervention. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated improved return to work rates and work retention with surgical and nonsurgical patients after their participation in a functional restoration program.
STUDY DESIGN: This was a study of a standardized functional restoration program that included 11 centers in seven states, involving 303 patients in the treatment group and 94 patients in the comparison group. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the positive effect a functional restoration program has on return to work rates and work retention regardless of previous surgical intervention. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Data were obtained from the initial and discharge evaluations as well as at 6- and 12-month follow-up. METHODS:Patients received a standardized work capacity assessment upon entrance and were recommended to the program if they adhered to specific entrance criteria. Treatment patients received the same evaluation at discharge. RESULTS: Significant improvement in functional abilities, actual return to work, and work retention were noted in the treatment group regardless of treatment intervention. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated improved return to work rates and work retention with surgical and nonsurgical patients after their participation in a functional restoration program.
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