INTRODUCTION: Major depressive disorders (MDD) cause work disability and work loss,
often resulting in unemployment. Employees with MDD are often referred to occupational …

South African occupational therapists have been involved in the delivery of work practice
services since the inception of the profession in this country. Initial development in this area …

Abstract Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's) are used within the occupational
rehabilitation arena with the aim of assessing an individual's functional abilities in relation to …

Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is commonly used in work rehabilitation to assess the
capacity of the injured worker for return to work. Occupational therapists are major providers …

The literature has focused predominantly on functional capacity evaluations and related
clinic-based assessments, however, there is little that examines workplace-based …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand the current beliefs of therapists in
Australia, and the strategies they use to address the issues of credibility, reliability …

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is worldwide one of the most concerning
health problems as it is associated with reduced work productivity and permanent disability …

Introduction This study investigated the perceptions and practices of Australian health
professionals in relation to the use of functional capacity evaluations (FCE's). Methods A …

One of the key objectives of vocational rehabilitation is to ensure that workers can perform
their jobs safely, with a minimal risk for the work duties aggravating their medical problem …

Functional capacity evaluations in the post-offer phase of employment has the capacity to
minimize work related injuries and promote wellness on the worksite. This paper includes a …