What is the role of occupational therapists in returning to work?

Occupational therapists create progressive return-to-work plans, coordinate communication, analyze job duties, and provide support to employees.

What are the benefits of a return-to-work program?

They increase the likelihood of returning to work and reduce the number of lost workdays.

What was the absenteeism rate reported by Statistics Canada in 2011?

5.9% of full-time employees were absent due to illness or disability.

How can return-to-work programs reduce employers' costs?

They help in quicker recovery of employees, minimizing training costs for replacements and maintaining productivity.

What aspects do occupational therapists analyze in job duties?

They analyze physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental aspects of the job.

How can occupational therapists help with emotional support?

They provide education on coping strategies and the importance of a return-to-work plan.

What types of interventions do occupational therapists provide?

They offer self-management strategies, cognitive strategies, pain management, and stress reduction.

How do occupational therapists monitor the return-to-work process?

They supervise implementation, solve problems, and adapt plans as required.

Why should one consult an occupational therapist?

To find unique solutions for functional problems related to work.

What is the conclusion of this episode?

OT’s know stuff and are essential for smooth transitions back to work.

OT-V Episode 13: Return to Work

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xl9CvPs6G4

Resumo

TLDRIn hierdie episode van OT-V bespreek Brenda Power Ahmad die belangrikheid om terug te keer na werk na 'n siekte of besering. Sy beklemtoon die rol van arbeidsterapeute in die fasilitering van hierdie proses en die waarde van 'n goed-ontworpen terug-na-werk program. Statistieke oor afwesigheid weens gesondheidskwessies en die koste wat daaraan gekoppel is, word ook genoem, sowel as hoe arbeidsterapeute 'n unieke en doeltreffende benadering kan bied om werknemers te ondersteun en 'n positiewe terugkeer na die werkplek te verseker.

Conclusões

💼 'n Goed-ontworpen terug-na-werk plan is noodsaaklik.
📊 5.9% van werknemers was afwesig weens siekte in 2011.
💰 Terug-na-werk programmes verminder koste vir werkgewers.
🛠️ Arbeidsterapeute help met kommunikasie tussen belanghebbendes.
📈 Deeltidige deelname versterk die kans op 'n vinnige terugkeer by die werk.
👩‍⚕️ Gelykwaardige opleiding is belangrik vir slaggate in die proses.
📉 Voorkom die verlies van vaardighede deur doeltreffende opleiding.
🧠 Ondersteuning van geestesgesondheid is deel van die benadering.
🤔 Elke probleem benodig 'n unieke oplossing.
📚 OT's weet hoe om te help!

Linha do tempo

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In hierdie episode van OT-V bespreek Brenda Power Ahmad die belangrikheid van 'n goedontworpen plan om werknemers te ondersteun wat na 'n siekte of besering terugkeer na die werk. Sy verwys na statistieke wat aandui dat 'n beduidende persentasie van voltydse werknemers tydens afwesigheid van werk is weens gesondheidskwessies, wat groot koste vir besighede meebring. Deur die betrokkenheid van gesondheidsverskaffers kan die duur van werkafwesigheid en die gepaardgaande koste verminder word. Brenda bespreek hoe arbeidsterapeute met werknemers, werkgewers en gesondheidsorgprofessionals kan saamwerk om 'n progressiewe terugkeer na werkplan te skep, wat insluitend kommunikasie, ontleding van werk verantwoordelikhede, en die ontwikkeling van werkverhardingsprogramme omvat. Sy beklemtoon dat arbeidsterapie 'n kostedoeltreffende strategie is om werknemers se herstel en terugkeer na werk te versnel, wat uiteindelik voordelig is vir werkgewers. Elke persoon se behoeftes is uniek, en die betrek van 'n arbeidsterapeut kan noodsaaklik wees om funksionele probleme op te los.

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Vídeo de perguntas e respostas

What is the role of occupational therapists in returning to work?
Occupational therapists create progressive return-to-work plans, coordinate communication, analyze job duties, and provide support to employees.
What are the benefits of a return-to-work program?
They increase the likelihood of returning to work and reduce the number of lost workdays.
What was the absenteeism rate reported by Statistics Canada in 2011?
5.9% of full-time employees were absent due to illness or disability.
How can return-to-work programs reduce employers' costs?
They help in quicker recovery of employees, minimizing training costs for replacements and maintaining productivity.
What aspects do occupational therapists analyze in job duties?
They analyze physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental aspects of the job.
How can occupational therapists help with emotional support?
They provide education on coping strategies and the importance of a return-to-work plan.
What types of interventions do occupational therapists provide?
They offer self-management strategies, cognitive strategies, pain management, and stress reduction.
How do occupational therapists monitor the return-to-work process?
They supervise implementation, solve problems, and adapt plans as required.
Why should one consult an occupational therapist?
To find unique solutions for functional problems related to work.
What is the conclusion of this episode?
OT’s know stuff and are essential for smooth transitions back to work.

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Hi I'm Brenda Power Ahmad and you're watching OT-V where we provide solutions for living.
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In this episode of OT-V I am going to talk about returning to work after an illness or
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injury. A well designed plan to support an individual returning to work is vital to ensure
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a smooth and successful transition to both the employee and employer. This episode will
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fill you in on how occupational therapists can help to support this critical transition
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back to the workplace following an interruption of work duties due to physical or mental health
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issues. In 2011, Statistics Canada reported that 5.9%
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of full-time employees were absent from work due to illness or disability. The costs associated
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with workplace injuries are vast. These include direct medical costs to the company, a decrease
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in company productivity or product quality, an increased level of stress placed on other
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workers, the loss of time created from finding a replacement worker and training someone
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new, and the often incalculable cost that comes from losing a skilled and valued employee.
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Research has shown that the duration of work disability, as well as costs, are significantly
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reduced when the workplace has contact with a health care provider coordinating return
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to work interventions. In fact, well-designed return to work programs are now recognized
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as the best practice to reduce costs associated with worker’s compensation. When an employee
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participates in a return to work program, they are twice as likely to resume their job
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and the number of lost work days is decreased by 50% per injury.
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So what can occupational therapists do? Occupational therapists work closely with employers, healthcare
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professionals, and workers to create a progressive return to work plan.
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Occupational therapists can:
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Facilitate communication between all relevant stakeholders including the worker, the employer,
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medical and rehab teams, and the insurer.
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Co-ordinate appropriate referrals and recommendations for equipment and aids as appropriate
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Analyze the job duties the individual is required to perform including the physical, cognitive, emotional,
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and mental aspects, analyze the environment including the social and physical, and analyze the client’s current
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facilitators and barriers to returning to work in order to identify strategies to modify or adapt
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duties as needed.
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Communicate frequently with employers to monitor the adaptation of duties and re-adjust demands
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as the worker’s abilities change.
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Develop work hardening programs to develop or retrain the necessary physical skills required for
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job performance.
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Provide direct interventions to target self-management strategies, cognitive strategies, pain management,
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stress reduction, life skills and mental health issues.
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Educate workplace parties on their responsibilities involving the return to work plan under the
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human rights act, the importance of the return to work plan and evidence that supports return
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to work plans. Occupational therapists also provide education on their important role in providing social and emotional support during the return
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to work transition, the benefits of the proposed modifications and steps to minimize any negative
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impact, injury prevention, and health and safety, through workshops, presentations, and training.
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Monitor strategies, supervise implementation, problem solve, and modify or adapt the program
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as needed to ensure a positive process for all involved.
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Overall, occupational therapy is a cost-effective strategy to accelerate an employees’ recovery
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and rate of returning to work. With an effective return to work plan coordinated by an occupational
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therapist, injured or ill employees can recover and return to work more quickly, significantly
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reducing employer costs associated with an absent worker.
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In the end, remember that each person, each disability and each environment often needs
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a unique solution to any given problem. Seek the services of an occupational therapist
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if you have a functional problem to solve.
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That concludes this episode of OT-V. Remember: OT’s know stuff!

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