Upskilling Rheumatology Occupational Therapists in Work Rehabilitation: An Evaluation of a Job Retention Vocational Rehabilitation Training Course (the Workwell Trial).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives were to assess current job retention vocational rehabilitation (JRVR) services for employed individuals with inflammatory arthritis (IA) in rheumatology therapy departments interested in participating in the Workwell trial. Additionally, to modify a JRVR training course to support therapists in delivering JRVR and to evaluate changes in therapists' knowledge, confidence, and ability following the training.

Methods

This was a mixed-methods study. Current work services were explored with lead therapists through a cross-sectional survey about their work rehabilitation service; and one-to-one interviews. Feedback from previous course attendees and trainers informed modifications to the training course. Participating therapists completed mailed questionn

SUBMITTER: Hammond A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature