Biomedical subjects

Richard T Roessler

Publications and source records attributed to Richard T Roessler.

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PubMed2005

Return-to-work outcomes following work disability: stakeholder motivations, interests and concerns.

INTRODUCTION: Satisfaction with return-to-work (RTW) outcomes is dependent on many factors, including a clear exposition of what people define as a "good outcome" and the information they use to determine if such an outcome has been achieved. This paper defines the key stakeholders involved in the RTW process and discusses the need to understand their motivations, interests, and concerns. METHODS: A review of the literature and discussions with RTW researchers conducted by a multidisciplinary group of academic researchers. RESULTS: Our analysis suggests that RTW stakeholders can share the goal of a successful RTW; however, this consensus has to be viewed in light of other, sometimes competing, goals and the environments in which stakeholders operate. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that more clearly articulating and operationalizing stakeholders' perspectives will allow researchers to advance the understanding of RTW interventions and outcomes.

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PubMed2005

A developmental conceptualization of return to work.

INTRODUCTION: Although return to work (RTW) is a phenomenon that has been researched for many years, our ability to understand and improve outcomes is still limited. As an avenue for advancing the field, this paper presents an alternative way of thinking about RTW. METHOD: The conceptualization was constructed based on a review of the literature and the comments of RTW and workers' compensation researchers. RESULTS: RTW is presented as an evolving process, comprising four key phases: i.e., "off work," "work re-entry," "retention," and "advancement." In addition, multiple phase-specific outcomes that may be used to evaluate RTW success are advanced. CONCLUSION: Broadening thinking about RTW to take into consideration the complexities of its developmental nature holds promise for understanding and improving RTW, as it not only clarifies the importance of incremental milestones, but also facilitates intervention choice and evaluation.

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PubMed2003

Multiple sclerosis and employment barriers: a systemic perspective on diagnosis and intervention.

Although they have a recent work history, 70 to 80% of adults with multiple sclerosis are unemployed following their diagnosis. This high rate of unemployment constitutes a great loss of potential to the American economy. To help individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) return to work or retain employment, rehabilitation professionals must understand the barriers resulting in unemployment and implement interventions to reduce or remove those concerns. In this article, Hershenson's systemic model of rehabilitation counseling is presented as a diagnostic scheme for identifying barriers to employment. Counselor consultation on barrier removal via reasonable accommodation is presented as one example of a rehabilitation intervention consistent with the systemic diagnostic model.

Counseling↗

PubMed2003

Perceived strengths and weaknesses in employment policies and services among people with multiple sclerosis: results of a national survey.

More than 1,300 individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) responded to an employment concerns survey. The results from this survey served as the topics of discussion for seven focus groups including people with MS and service providers in four states. Recommendations to improve the employment outcomes of people with MS that emerged from these discussions clustered in three areas: employment policies and practices, Social Security benefits, and healthcare. Strategies for preserving strengths in employment supports for people with MS clustered in two areas, access to respectful service providers and personal control.

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