… outcomes. Therefore, healthcare quality and functional capacity were selected as the outcomes
of this review. Selection of these outcomes was defined in our published review protocol. …

… Besides determining eligibility for benefits the outcome of the work capacity assessment
can also be used for other purposes such as reintegration and should not result in a static …

… a positive outcome within 30 days following return to work assessment. Sensitivity of the …
programs aimed at enhancing work ability or job placement. Ideally, workers at risk of delayed …

… for functional capacity evaluations including standard terminology for use by physical therapists
… professionals in determining the types of work a patient has the capacity of performing. …

… effect on the patient by allowing a more realistic appraisal of the … , 316 claimants were
assessed with short-form FCE to examine construct validity of short-form FCE by examining factors …

… evolved to incorporate biopsychosocial factors, the impact of assessment on development of
… that was not purely functional or clinical. Functional capacity evaluations were excluded as …

… daily activity and work capacity, with high rates of work absenteeism and … factor influencing
surgical outcomes. Indeed, additional … Moreover, interactions of claimants with compensation …

… long-term negative effects on work capacity. For instance, 88% … , to evaluate Factors Influencing
Social and Health outcomes of … We found that that injury compensation claimants within a …

… ) that prevents working at full physical capacity, but that does not fully … multiple factors
predisposing workers to negative outcomes—… in New Zealand found that nearly a third of …

… patient outcomes or harms, 5,6 and are thus frequently evaluated by UR… evaluated by
thorough assessment of objective evidence from submitted documentation, including the claimant's …