@article{ref1,
title="Functional capacity evaluation of work performance among individuals with pelvic injuries following motor vehicle accidents",
journal="Work",
year="2013",
author="Ratzon, Navah Z. and Ari Shevil, Eynat Ben and Froom, Paul and Friedman, Sharon and Amit, Yehuda",
volume="45",
number="2",
pages="191-200",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Pelvic injuries following motor vehicle accidents (MVA) cause disability and affect work capabilities. This study evaluated functional, self-report, and medical-based factors that could predict work capacity as was reflected in a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) among persons who sustained a pelvic injury. It was hypothesized that self-reported functional status and bio-demographic variables would predict work capacity. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-one community-dwelling adults previously hospitalized following a MVA induced pelvic injury. METHODS: FCE for work performance was conducted using the Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE). Additional data was collected through a demographics questionnaire and the Functional Status Questionnaire. All participants underwent an orthopedic medical examination of the hip and lower extremities. RESULTS: Most participants self-reported that their work capacity post-injury were lower than their job required. PWPE scores indicated below-range functional performance. Regression models predicted 23% to 51% of PWPE subtests. Participants' self-report of functioning (instrumental activities of daily living and work) and bio-demographic variables (gender and age) were better predictors of PWPE scores than factors originating from the medical examination. CONCLUSIONS: Results support the inclusion of FCE, in addition to self-report of functioning and medical examination, to evaluate work capacity among individuals' post-pelvic injury and interventions and discharge planning.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1051-9815",
doi="10.3233/WOR-121546",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-121546"
}