Reliability and validity of Functional Capacity Evaluation methods: a systematic review with reference to Blankenship system, Ergos work simulator, Ergo-Kit and …

V Gouttebarge, H Wind, PPFM Kuijer… - International archives of …, 2004 - Springer
Abstract Objectives: Functional Capacity Evaluation methods (FCE) claim to measure the
functional physical ability of a person to perform work-related tasks. The purpose of the …

Factors associated with functional capacity test results in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a systematic review

R van Abbema, SE Lakke, MF Reneman… - Journal of occupational …, 2011 - Springer
Introduction: Functional capacity tests are standardized instruments to evaluate patients'
capacities to execute work-related activities. Functional capacity test results are associated …

[图书][B] Fundamentals and assessment tools for occupational ergonomics

WS Marras, W Karwowski - 2006 - taylorfrancis.com
Completely revised and updated, taking the scientific rigor to a whole new level, the second
edition of the Occupational Ergonomics Handbook is now available in two volumes. This …

ACOEM practice guidelines: opioids for treatment of acute, subacute, chronic, and postoperative pain

KT Hegmann, MS Weiss, K Bowden… - … of occupational and …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Methods: Literature searches were performed using PubMed, EBSCO, Cochrane Review,
and Google Scholar without publication date limits. Of 264,617 articles' titles screened and …

Relationship between psychological factors and performance-based and self-reported disability in chronic low back pain

HR Schiphorst Preuper, MF Reneman… - European spine …, 2008 - Springer
Cross sectional study, performed in an outpatient university based pain rehabilitation setting.
To analyze the relationship between psychological factors (psychosocial distress …

Walking assessment in people with lumbar spinal stenosis: capacity, performance, and self-report measures

J Conway, CC Tomkins, AJ Haig - The Spine Journal, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Ambulation limitation is the hallmark of impairment in lumbar
spinal stenosis (LSS). Capacity and performance have been defined as two distinct aspects …

Comparing self-report, clinical examination and functional testing in the assessment of work-related limitations in patients with chronic low back pain

S Brouwer, PU Dijkstra, RE Stewart… - Disability and …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. To compare the work-related limitations assessed using self-report, clinical
examination and functional testing in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods …

Factors influencing results of functional capacity evaluations in workers' compensation claimants with low back pain

DP Gross, MC Battié - Physical therapy, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Purpose. Physical and psychosocial factors are hypothesized to
influence performance-based assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …

Self-reported assessment of disability and performance-based assessment of disability are influenced by different patient characteristics in acute low back pain

BM Wand, LA Chiffelle, NE O'Connell… - European Spine …, 2010 - Springer
For an individual, the functional consequences of an episode of low back pain is a key
measure of their clinical status. Self-reported disability measures are commonly used to …

Do analgesics improve functioning in patients with chronic low back pain? An explorative triple-blinded RCT

HR Schiphorst Preuper, JHB Geertzen… - European Spine …, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Treatment of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) aims to reduce disability,
improve functional capacity, and participation. Time contingent prescription of analgesics is …