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Screening disability insurance applications [PDF]

, 2013
This paper investigates the effects of stricter screening of disability insurance applications. A large-scale experiment was setup where in two of the 26 Dutch regions case workers of the disability insurance administration were instructed to screen ...
A Nevins, A Nevins, BG Plummer, CC Mooney, DW Blight, GL Fetner, H Predicts, J Sexton, J Waugh, JF Kennedy, MG Kammen, ML Dudziak, P Novick, PH Douglas, PW Gates, TJ Pressly   +15 more
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ICF-Based Disability Survey in a Rural Population of Adults and Older Adults Living in Cinco Villas, Northeastern Spain: Design, Methods and Population Characteristics [PDF]

, 2010
Background: This article describes the methods of a door-to-door screening survey exploring the distribution of disability and its major determinants in northeastern Spain.
Alberto Larrosa, Luis, Alcalde Cabero, Enrique, Almazan Isla, Javier, Avellanal, Fuencisla, Burzaco, Olga, Cieza, Alarcos, Comin Comin, Magdalena, Damian, Javier, de Pedro-Cuesta, Jesus, Frades, Belen, Franco, Esther, Joao Forjaz, Maria, Magallon, Rosa, Manuel Castellote, Juan, Martin Garcia, Gloria, Martinez Martin, Pablo, Martinez, Cristina, Pastor-Barriuso, Roberto, Pena Jimenez, Ana, Poblacion Martinez, Adolfo, Reed, Geoffrey, Ruiz, Cristina, Virues-Ortega, Javier   +22 more
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Disability: getting it “right”. [PDF]

, 2008
This paper critically engages with Tom Shakespeare’s book Disability rights and wrongs. It concentrates on his attempt to demolish the social model of disability, as well as his sketch of an “alternative” approach to understanding “disability ...
Thomas, Carol
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Implementation of a disability management policy in a large healthcare employer: a quasi-experimental, mixed-method evaluation [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: This study describes the process and outcomes of the implementation of a strengthened disability management policy in a large Canadian healthcare employer.
Chambers, Andrea, Etches, Jacob, Lay, Morgan, Lifshen, Marni, Mustard, Cameron A., Skivington, Kathryn   +5 more
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Socioeconomic participation of persons with hemophilia: Results from the sixth hemophilia in the Netherlands study

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2022
Background and objectives Treatment availability and comprehensive care have resulted in improved clinical outcomes for persons with hemophilia. Recent data on socioeconomic participation in the Netherlands are lacking.
Erna C. van Balen, Shermarke Hassan, Cees Smit, Mariette H. E. Driessens, Erik A. M. Beckers, Michiel Coppens, Jeroen C. Eikenboom, Hélène L. Hooimeijer, Frank W. G. Leebeek, Evelien P. Mauser‐Bunschoten, Lize F. D. van Vulpen, Saskia E. M. Schols, Frits R. Rosendaal, Johanna G. van der Bom, Samantha C. Gouw   +14 more
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Designing an evidence-based working method for medical work disability prognosis evaluation–an intervention mapping approach

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
PurposePerforming evidence-based work disability prognosis evaluation (WDPE) of clients on sick leave is a difficult task for physicians. The aim was to develop a working method to support physicians in performing evidence-based WDPE and to improve WDPE ...
Sylvia P. Snoeck-Krygsman, Sylvia P. Snoeck-Krygsman, Sylvia P. Snoeck-Krygsman, Birgit H. P. M. Donker-Cools, Birgit H. P. M. Donker-Cools, Birgit H. P. M. Donker-Cools, Lyanne P. Jansen, Lyanne P. Jansen, Jan L. Hoving, Jan L. Hoving, Frederieke G. Schaafsma, Frederieke G. Schaafsma   +11 more
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Coordinated and tailored work rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial with economic evaluation undertaken with workers on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders [PDF]

, 2009
Introduction In Denmark, the magnitude and impact of work disability on the individual worker and society has prompted the development of a new "coordinated and tailored work rehabilitation" (CTWR) approach.
A Bandura, C Briand, Carl Lysbeck Hansen, David Sherson, EL Hultberg, G Waddell, G Waddell, HH Lauridsen, HH Lauridsen, IA Steenstra, IA Steenstra, J Frank, J Hogelund, J Karrholm, JAL Gorringe, Jens Olsen, JR Anema, Jørgen Kilsgaard, M Kivimaki, M Labriola, M Sculpher, MJ Durand, MJ Durand, N Krause, N Krause, N Krause, P Loisel, P Loisel, P Loisel, RL Franche, RL Franche, S Gjesdal, S Gjesdal, SJ Linton, T Lund, TH Hansson, Thomas Lund, Ute Bültmann   +37 more
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The activity assessment instruments of the upper limbs do contemplate the most accomplished tasks at home by people with hemiparesis?

Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional, 2018
Introduction: There is still no consensus on the recommendation of instruments for evaluation of the upper limb (UL) after Stroke. Objective: Identify the tasks most performed at home by people after stroke, and among these, which are contemplated in ...
Maíra Caroline de Oliveira, Amanda Magalhães Demartino, Letícia Cardoso Rodrigues, Raquel Pinheiro Gomes, Stella Maris Michaelsen   +4 more
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Linking Free Text Documentation of Functioning and Disability to the ICF With Natural Language Processing

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021
Background: Invaluable information on patient functioning and the complex interactions that define it is recorded in free text portions of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Denis Newman-Griffis, Denis Newman-Griffis, Jonathan Camacho Maldonado, Pei-Shu Ho, Maryanne Sacco, Rafael Jimenez Silva, Julia Porcino, Leighton Chan   +7 more
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Prevalence and causes of low vision and blindness in an urban population: The Chennai Glaucoma Study

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Aim: To evaluate the prevalence and causes of low vision and blindness in an urban south Indian population. Settings and Design: Population-based cross-sectional study.
Lingam Vijaya, Ronnie George, Rashima Asokan, Lokapavani Velumuri, Sathyamangalam Ve Ramesh   +4 more
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