The Importance of Job Analysis in Occupational Therapy

Author: Joss Malcolm  

Publisher: College of Occupational Therapists

ISSN: 1477-6006

Source: The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.70, Iss.7, 2007-07, pp. : 301-303

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Abstract

Occupational therapists can play a major role in the work rehabilitation process through the assessment and rehabilitation of clients for a return to work (Gibson and Strong 2003). The challenge facing the occupational therapist is identifying if the client's current functional abilities are a suitable match for the demands of the job. Ideally, the occupational therapist should assess the demands of the job that the client is required to perform as well as completing an assessment of the client's work abilities. The purpose of this opinion piece is to highlight to occupational therapists the importance of job analysis in all specialties within vocational rehabilitation and to illustrate the process used by the occupational therapists in the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Service.

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