Study Design. Historical cohort study. Objectives. We investigated the ability of the
Isernhagen Work Systems' Functional Capacity Evaluation to predict sustained recovery …

Study Design. Historical cohort study. Objectives. We examined the validity of the
Isernhagen Work Systems' Evaluation in predicting timely return to work. Summary of …

Abstract Objectives: Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is used to determine return-to-
work readiness. We investigated the ability of the Isernhagen Work Systems' FCE to predict …

Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical and psychosocial factors are hypothesized to
influence performance-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …

Objectives: Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) are used for making return-to-work
decisions, yet FCE's modest predictive ability is currently outweighed by the administrative …

Introduction: Functional capacity tests are standardized instruments to evaluate patients'
capacities to execute work-related activities. Functional capacity test results are associated …

Introduction: This study was performed to study intensity and duration of symptom increase
following an FCE and to explore safety of an FCE. Methods: Included were 92 patients with …

Objectives: Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) are commonly used to determine return-
to-work readiness and guide decision making following work related injury, yet little is known …

This study determines how performance on the simple, low exertion Functional Assessment
Screening Test (FAST) relates to performance on more extensive physical and …

Introduction: This paper reports on the predictive validity of a Psychosocial Risk for
Occupational Disability Scale in the workers' compensation environment using a paper and …