Negotiating reasonable workplace accommodations: Perspectives of employers, employees with disabilities, and rehabilitation service providers

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul B. Gold ◽  
Spalatin N. Oire ◽  
Ellen S. Fabian ◽  
Nancy J. Wewiorski
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Employees With Disabilities ◽  
Workplace Accommodations

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Healthcare Providers on the Challenges of Using Rehabilitation Services in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
Mahta Alsadat Aarabi ◽  
◽  
Kianoush Abdi ◽  
Mohammad Saeed Khanjani ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Lack Of Commitment

Objectives: One of the most essential needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is using rehabilitation services. However, these services are associated with numerous challenges. The present study aimed to identify the perceptions of the parents of children with ASD and rehabilitation service providers about the challenges of using rehabilitation services in Iran. Methods: This was a qualitative study. In total, 27 participants were selected from the parents of children with ASD and rehabilitation service providers to these children, based on purposive sampling method; we considered maximum variation and sampling continued until data saturation. The necessary data were collected by semi-structured and in-depth interviews. The interviews lasted from July to December 2020 and MAXQDA was used for data analysis. Results: The challenges of children with ASD in accessing and using rehabilitation services were identified and categorized into 6 main classes, as follows: the lack of a systematic support system; the lack of commitment to observing professional ethics; neglecting the structure and policy of rehabilitation; the lack of comprehensive ASD diagnostic and rehabilitation protocols; inadequate knowledge and attitude, and the lack of feasible access to services. Discussion: Policymakers, service providers, and managers must be aware of the challenges of rehabilitation services for ASD; subsequently, they are expected to pay special attention to this issue. This study provided evidence for the above-mentioned groups for accessing and using rehabilitation services among ASD. Besides, the obtained data could help to improve the services they receive and their living conditions; ultimately, they help improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality assurance in a rehabilitation service

2001 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Myezwa ◽  
V. R. P. M'kumbuzi ◽  
F. Mhuri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Clinical Documentation ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Midlands Province ◽  
One Year

Aim: The aim of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a Quality Assurance (QA) programme for use by nine rehabilitation departments in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe.Methodology: A participatory methodology was implemented to:1. Define and implement the parameters of quality for a rehabilitation service.2. Design standardised assessment forms for the different conditions managed.3. Develop, pilot and evaluate a QA measuring instrument to use in defining the QA profile of a rehabilitation service, and4. Determine patient satisfaction with the rehabilitation service. Administering a simple questionnaire, whose design was based on the Zimbabwe Patients Charter, accomplished this.Results: The process of developing, implementing and evaluation of the QA programme took six years. One year after implementation of the QA, all (J00%) patients coming into contact with the service had a rehabilitation record. The QA profile for the Midlands province rose from 55% in 1994 to a record high of 92.1% in 1998, and 89.4% in 1999. The patient satisfaction profile for each indicator also demonstrated a linear increase with areas such as satisfaction with service rising from 86% in 1997 to 100% in 2000, and satisfaction with benefit from the service rising from 76.6% in 1997 to 100% in 2000. Other qualitative benefits not depicted by the QA measuring instrument or the patient satisfaction instrument, but which were observed and expressed by rehabilitation staff as measures of success of the QA programme are discussed.Conclusion: This paper concludes that significant improvements in clinical documentation arising from the QA programme, translated to an overall increase in the service providers’ professional skills and knowledge base, and ultimately rehabilitation outcomes. The success of this process is attributed to its participatory and empowering nature.

Validating Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) for Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers in Japan

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Mahoro Ishihara ◽  
Jun Yaeda ◽  
Mayu Fujikawa ◽  
Nobuko Sunami ◽  
Isao Wakabayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

The purpose of this study was to validate the Vocational Rehabilitation-Service-Related Stress Scale (VRSS) with a sample of 429 vocational rehabilitation (VR) service personnel in Japan. Exploratory factor analysis was employed to determine the structure of the VRSS, and confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four-factor model had a good model fit. The internal consistency reliability of the VRSS, as measured by Cronbach's alpha, was .90. Results indicated that the VRSS is a valid and reliable measure that can be used to examine occupational stress in VR personnel. Work-related stress and quality assurance issues that pertain to the delivery of VR services are discussed.

A Preliminary Exploration of Goal-setting in Community-based Rehabilitation for People with Brain Impairment

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pim Kuipers ◽  
Glenys Carlson ◽  
Sandra Bailey ◽  
Anshu Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Rehabilitation

AbstractCommunity-based rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is largely driven by goals set in the course of rehabilitation by clients and service providers. A preliminary study investigating the perspectives and practice of experienced rehabilitation coordinators was undertaken to explore issues that influence goal-setting in community rehabilitation settings. Detailed interviews and subsequent rounds of clarification were conducted with six experienced rehabilitation coordinators. Key themes identified through inductive analysis include cognitive influences, other client influences, service provider influences and the client-service provider relationship in the goal-setting process. Based on the findings, a preliminary descriptive schema of goal-setting in a community-based rehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injury is suggested. Factors such as training, experience, and values of the rehabilitation coordinators are also discussed in terms of their influence on goal-setting. Some strategies to assist a person with ABI to identify and work towards achieving realistic goals are identified. Suggestions for enhancing community-based rehabilitation practices with people with ABI, and scope for future research are noted. This paper constitutes a general overview of goal-setting in community-based ABI rehabilitation.

The concept of family engagement in education: What are the implications for school‐based rehabilitation service providers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer N. Kennedy ◽  
Sarah Terreberry ◽  
Sandra Moll ◽  
Cheryl Missiuna ◽  
Jennifer Yost ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Family Engagement ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
School Based

Job Satisfaction and Distress in Rehabilitation Professionals: The Role of Organizational Commitment and Conflict

1995 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert Biggs ◽  
Ross Flett ◽  
Kevin Voges ◽  
Fiona Alpass
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Organizational Conflict ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Organizational Perceptions

We examined relations between organizational perceptions (organizational commitment, organizational conflict) and outcomes (job satisfaction, psychological distress) among a group of 82 New Zealand rehabilitation service providers. Analyses Indicated that organizational commitment made a significant contribution to the prediction of both job satisfaction and feelings of distress while organizational conflict was a significant predictor of job satisfaction. Age and length of service in the organization was significantly related to job satisfaction while level of education was significantly related to distress. Despite a number of limitations, the findings have implications for stress management and professional well being among rehabilitation service providers and illustrate the importance of further understanding of the complex linkages between organizational perceptions and outcomes if agencies involved in rehabilitation are concerned With maintaining a professional organizational environment.

scholarly journals A Cross-sectional Survey of Rehabilitation Service Provision for Children with Brain Injury in Selangor, Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-58
Author(s):  
Ee Lin Tay ◽  
Chee Piau Wong
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Unequal Distribution ◽  
Persons With Disabilities

Purpose:  Rehabilitation services in Malaysia are provided by both governmental and non-governmental agencies but there are challenges, such as the lack of integration between agencies, and accessibility barriers to services especially for the population of urban poor and people in the rural areas. With the help of a survey, this project aimed to gain a better understanding of rehabilitation services provided for children with brain injury within the state of Selangor and Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.Method:  A list of 205 organisations that provide rehabilitation services for children with neurological injuries was compiled. The researchers attempted to verify the services by visiting the facilities or via telephone or email communication if visits were not possible.Results: The researchers were able to verify 83% of the organisations identified. There are 40 hospitals and 17 service providers for acute and / or chronic physical rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities of all ages, including children.Conclusion: Findings showed the unequal distribution of rehabilitation service provision by districts. Service providers were concentrated in the urban areas. Setting up new healthcare facilities is one of the solutions but the costs for development, construction, and manpower could be high. An alternative solution is proposed, namely, the use of a home-based virtual rehabilitation programme.

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