Rehabilitation of older injured workers

S A Thomas; C J Browning; Ken Greenwood

doi:10.3109/09638289409166292

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Rehabilitation of older injured workers

S A Thomas, C J Browning and Ken Greenwood

Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.16(3), pp.162-170

1994

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/09638289409166292

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occupational rehabilitation

older workers

ageing

This paper provides a review of international findings in rehabilitation outcomes for older workers. Older workers are disadvantaged in terms of their rehabilitation following injury. They sustain more serious injuries, take longer to recover and are less likely to return to work than younger workers. This results in substantial economic costs to the community as well as a reduction in financial security and quality of life for the older person. A number of possible explanations for the relationship between age and rehabilitation outcomes are discussed. It is proposed that the application of a 'biopsychosocial' model to rehabilitation outcome may be a useful way of conceptualizing the complexity of the rehabilitation process in older workers and predicting rehabilitation outcomes. © 1994 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

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Title: Rehabilitation of older injured workers
Authors: S A Thomas (Author) - La Trobe University
C J Browning (Author) - La Trobe University
Ken Greenwood (Author) - La Trobe University
Publication details: Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.16(3), pp.162-170
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
DOI: 10.3109/09638289409166292
ISSN: 0963-8288
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Social Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451173602621
Output Type: Journal article

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