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Individualized functional work evaluation and vision: A case study in reasonable accommodation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21673427     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A case study is provided where functional capacity evaluation, work place assessment, and driver rehabilitation assessments were combined to produce an individualized functional work evaluation. A human rights complaint was launched by worker who alleged that her employer had determined that her vision impairment rendered her incapable of meeting her job demands, which could not be 'reasonably accommodated'. An evidence based practice approach and clinical reasoning process utilized by the assessor in developing an individualized evaluation is described. The individualized evaluation developed by the assessor is consistent with the clinical trend towards the inclusion of direct observation of actual occupational performance, in making a determination of work ability. The resulting individualized evaluation was integral to the Human Rights Tribunal in determining whether the worker's limitations could be "reasonably accommodated.''
Authors:
Dianna Robertson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Work (Reading, Mass.)     Volume:  39     ISSN:  1875-9270     ISO Abbreviation:  Work     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204382     Medline TA:  Work     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  31-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Functional Independence Therapy Consultants, 3405 W 31 Ave, Vancouver, BC V6S 1X6, Canada. Tel./Fax: +1 604 263 5218; E-mail: fit.consultants@hotmail.com.
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