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Implementing a suitable jobs register in the construction industry : preliminary evidence

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posted on 2011-01-01, 00:00 authored by Sophie Keele, Kathryn Von TreuerKathryn Von Treuer, Vanessa SturreVanessa Sturre
This pilot study investigated the efficacy of a job register index to support return to work (RTW) for injured workers in the construction industry. Participants included injured workers (n = 22), supervisors/managers (n = 23), treating practitioners (n = 5), occupational rehabilitation consultants (n = 5), union representatives/occupational health and safety representatives (n = 5), RTW coordinators (n = 2), steering committee members (n = 4) and the designated project officer (n = 1). A pre–post test intact group design was used to evaluate the perceived utility of the job register. A partial set of the sample including injured workers and supervisors/managers participated in the pretrial phase (n = 28) while the trial phase included more numerous stakeholder groups to assess the perceived utility of the register (n = 39). Participants completed surveys that incorporated a number of differing sections including injury description and circumstances, communication and collaboration with others, their overall opinion of the return to work process in general and suggestions for future improvements. Additional questions were designed for those participating in the trial with regards to the efficacy of the register. Data were analysed using analysis of variance procedures with pairwise comparisons of pre–post intervention test means. Alternative job options were seen to be offered more frequently. Communication and cooperation improved post implementation. Supervisors perceived the job register a useful innovation to facilitate RTW. The register represents a new resource to the construction industry with potential for wider application following further study.

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Journal

Australian journal of rehabilitation counselling

Volume

17

Issue

1

Pagination

15 - 25

Publisher

Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd.

Location

Bowen Hills, Qld.

ISSN

1323-8922

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2011, Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd.

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