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Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 2/2018

29.07.2017

Validation of the Readiness for Return-To-Work Scale in Outpatient Occupational Rehabilitation in Canada

verfasst von: Joanne Park, Mary Roduta Roberts, Shaniff Esmail, Fahreen Rayani, Colleen M. Norris, Douglas P. Gross

Erschienen in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose To examine construct and concurrent validity of the Readiness for Return-To-Work (RRTW) Scale with injured workers participating in an outpatient occupational rehabilitation program. Methods Lost-time claimants (n = 389) with sub-acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders completed the RRTW Scale on their first day of their occupational rehabilitation program. Statistical analysis included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of the readiness items, reliability analyses, and correlation with related scales and questionnaires. Results For claimants in the non-job attached/not working group (n = 165), three factors were found (1) Contemplation (2) Prepared for Action-Self-evaluative and (3) Prepared for Action-Behavioural. The precontemplation stage was not identified within this sample of injured workers. For claimants who were job attached/working group in some capacity (n = 224), two factors were identified (1) Uncertain Maintenance and (2) Proactive Maintenance. Expected relationships and statistically significant differences were found among the identified Return-To-Work (RTW) readiness factors and related constructs of pain, physical and mental health and RTW expectations. Conclusion Construct and concurrent validity of the RRTW Scale were supported in this study. The results of this study indicate the construct of readiness for RTW can vary by disability duration and occupational category. Physical health appears to be a significant barrier to RRTW for the job attached/working group while mental health significantly compromises RRTW with the non-job attached/not working group.
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Metadaten
Titel
Validation of the Readiness for Return-To-Work Scale in Outpatient Occupational Rehabilitation in Canada
verfasst von
Joanne Park
Mary Roduta Roberts
Shaniff Esmail
Fahreen Rayani
Colleen M. Norris
Douglas P. Gross
Publikationsdatum
29.07.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-017-9721-2

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