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Ability and Disability Management Lecture

The document outlines a lecture on Ability and Disability Management in Industrial Health for fourth-year physiotherapy students, focusing on workplace assessments, interventions, and the role of physiotherapists. Key topics include job analysis, return-to-work planning, and the importance of education and training in preventing and managing disabilities. The lecture emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and encourages further reading on the subject.

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Ability and Disability Management Lecture

The document outlines a lecture on Ability and Disability Management in Industrial Health for fourth-year physiotherapy students, focusing on workplace assessments, interventions, and the role of physiotherapists. Key topics include job analysis, return-to-work planning, and the importance of education and training in preventing and managing disabilities. The lecture emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and encourages further reading on the subject.

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Ability and Disability

Management in Industrial Health


A Lecture for Fourth-Year
Physiotherapy Students
Reference: Glenda Key (Textbook)
Presenter Name & Date
Introduction
• Definition of Industrial Health
• Relevance of Ability and Disability
Management
• Objectives of the Lecture:
• - Understand workplace assessments and
interventions
• - Explore strategies to manage ability and
disability
Understanding Ability
Management
• Definition
• Purpose: Optimizing employee functioning
and work participation
• Role of Physiotherapists
Understanding Disability
Management
• Definition
• Goals: Return-to-work, minimize work
absence, support recovery
• Interdisciplinary Approach
Job Analysis
• Definition: Systematic study of job
components
• Importance in Ability/Disability Management
• Components: Tasks, skills, responsibilities,
physical/mental demands
Job Demand Analysis (JDA)
• Definition and Objectives
• Physical and Cognitive Demands
• Measurement Techniques (e.g., observation,
functional assessments)
Task Analysis
• Focus on Individual Job Tasks
• Steps: Breaking down tasks, assessing risk,
recommending changes
• Importance in Injury Prevention
Preplacement Assessment
• Definition: Evaluation before employment
• Assessing functional ability and compatibility
with job demands
• Legal and Ethical Considerations
Work Conditioning Programs
• Definition and Purpose
• Components: Physical reconditioning, task
simulation
• Duration and Outcome Measures
Job Modification
• Definition: Adapting job to match employee's
ability
• Examples: Ergonomic changes, adjusted hours
• Goal: Maintain productivity and health
Education and Training
• Importance in Prevention and Recovery
• Topics: Ergonomics, Safe work practices, Self-
care
• Modes: Workshops, Onsite demonstrations
Job Description
• Definition and Relevance
• Elements: Title, duties, qualifications, working
conditions
• Use in Recruitment, Assessment,
Accommodation
Return-to-Work Planning
• Steps in a Return-to-Work Plan
• Stakeholders: Employer, Healthcare provider,
Employee
• Gradual Return and Monitoring
Barriers and Facilitators
• Common Barriers: Organizational, Physical,
Psychological
• Facilitators: Support systems, Communication,
Modifications
Role of Physiotherapists
• Assessment and Interventions
• Education and Advocacy
• Collaboration with Industrial Teams
Case Study / Example
• Brief Case Description
• Assessment Conducted
• Interventions Provided
• Outcome and Lessons Learned
Conclusion
• Summary of Key Concepts
• Role of Physiotherapy in Industrial Health
• Encouragement for Further Reading (Glenda
Key)
Questions and Discussion
• Open floor for questions
• Sharing of insights or clinical experiences

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