The UK work experience survey for Persons with Rheumatic Conditions (UK WES-RC) Manual v2

Hammond, A; Woodbridge, S; O'Brien, R; Grant, M; Hammond, A; Woodbridge, S; O'Brien, R; Grant, M

Abstract

This manual is designed to support the use of the UK Work experience Survey - Rheumatic Conditions (UK WES-RC). The WES-RC is a structured interview tool to identify work-related barriers and formulate solutions to these. It can be administered anywhere, it addresses a broad range of workplace barriers (in addition to work station and task barriers), and it was originally designed for all types of disabilities. The WES-RC can be administered through either a face-to-face or telephone interview. After collecting background information about their employment, the administrator helps the client identify work barriers using the WES-RC checklists, to prioritize these barriers and form solutions for those the client considers the most significant barriers. The UK WES-RC Manual is adapted from the original WES manual (with permission) developed by Prof R Roessler, University of Arkansas, USA. The UK-WES-RC assessment was modified (with permission) from the original WES-RC developed by Prof Saralynn Allaire, University of Boston, USA (Allaire and Keysor 2009).

• Other Type: Manual / Guide
• Deposit Date: Jul 1, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 1, 2013
• Keywords: Work Assessment; Vocational Rehabilitation; Arthritis; Occupational Therapy
• Related Public URLs: http://www.salford.ac.uk/health-sciences/research
• Additional Information: Additional Information : The UK WES-RC and WES-RC Manual can be copied for clinical, research and educational purposes. For commercial use, electronic copy or queries, contact the lead author: [e-mail] No part of this manual can be modified without prior permission of the lead author.; References : Allaire S & Keysor J (2009). Development of a structured interview tool to help patients identify and solve rheumatic condition related work barriers. Arthritis Care and Research 61(7): 988-995. Hammond A, Allaire S, Grant M, Woodbridge S, O’Brien R, Culley J (2011). Modifying the Work Environment Survey- Rheumatic conditions for use in the UK. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2011;70(Suppl3):763; Projects : WORK-IA: Job Retention Vocational Rehabilitation for people with Inflammatory Arthritis