Evaluation of a return-to-work rehabilitation program in South Australia
Preliminary evaluation of a rehabilitation program based on simulation techniques to rebuild capacity to return to work following an injury.
University of Adelaide
50 participants
Feb 12, 2024
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
The current study evaluates the use and effectiveness of simulated workplaces, replicating real job tasks and experiences, to progressively rebuild one's capacity to return to work following an injury. To date, few return-to-work services in Australia adopt this approach. This study will therefore add to the current evidence-base by examining the preliminary effects of rehabilitation based on work simulation tasks. These data will be used to inform a future larger-scale, controlled trial.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- All clients referred to an accredited rehabilitation service provider (project partner) for a work-related injury (physical or psychological) over a 12-month period will be invited to participate.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Clients with an injury sustained > 5 years ago who have been referred for follow-up services (rather than initial rehabilitation)
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Interventions
The work simulation rehabilitation program evaluated in the current study involves the following components: - face to face, individual sessions in a community setting; - 3 sessions per week for 90-180 mins each (depending on initial assessment and tolerances) over 4-6 weeks; - on-site work assessments (where applicable); - simulated work tasks performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist in a customised facility with work environments that mimic real workplaces (e.g., forklift and warehouse simulation space, office workstation) with work capacity assessed using the ErgoScience Functional Capacity Evaluation protocol); - cognitive-behavioural therapy (where required) to manage psychological distress and reinforce coping, provided by a rehabilitation counsellor; and -treatment adherence recorded via session attendance.
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ACTRN12624000179538