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Supporting workers with musculoskeletal conditions a survey of United Kingdom occupational therapists' communications with clients and their employers/ Coole, Carol; Drummond, Avril; Watson, Paul J; Worthington, Esme; Hammond, Alison

Creator: Coole, Carol [autor].
Creators: Drummond, Avril [autor] | Hammond, A | Worthington, Esme [autor] | Watson, Paul J.
Material type: ArticleArticle Media type: Article Subject(s): Dolor musculoesquelètic | Malalties professionals | Suport | Teràpia Ocupacional | TreballadorsOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: BRITISH JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2013 NOV; 76(11): 478-486Summary: Introduction: Musculoskeletal conditions are a common cause of sickness absence and work disability. Little is known about the work-related advice and support that occupational therapists provide to this client group and their employers. The purpose of this study was to report on current occupational therapy practice in this area in the United Kingdom. therapists treating employed clients with musculoskeletal conditions in community or outpatient settings. Questionnaires were posted to 960 hospitals or units, identified through National Health Service websites to reach as many respondents as possible, and the survey was also available online. and support. Of these, over 30% (n = 82) reported that this involved a moderate amount of their time; 60% (n = 154) had experience of contacting employers and 21% (n = 55) had met with clients' employers in the previous year. Time and resources, concern about legal implications, and having the appropriate skills had an impact on communication between therapists and employers. delivery, interventions, and the contact made with employers. These need urgent attention if the profession is to meet the challenges of the government's agenda for improving health at work
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