JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration for effective rehabilitation solutions.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Workplace Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Strategies:
Research aimed at developing, implementing, and evaluating effective strategies for rehabilitating workers and facilitating their return to work after injury or illness. - Health and Disability Management:
Investigations into the management of health conditions that impact work, including chronic diseases, mental health issues, and musculoskeletal disorders. - Interventions and Programs for Diverse Populations:
Studies focusing on tailored interventions for various groups, including older workers, individuals with disabilities, and those with chronic conditions, to enhance employability and job retention. - Workplace Accommodations and Support:
Research exploring the role of workplace accommodations, organizational support, and policies in promoting sustainable employment for individuals with disabilities. - Psychosocial Factors in Occupational Health:
Examinations of how psychosocial factors, such as stigma, mental health, and workplace dynamics, influence work participation and rehabilitation outcomes. - Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses:
Conducting comprehensive reviews of existing literature to synthesize evidence on effective rehabilitation practices and interventions.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Digital Interventions:
An increasing number of studies focus on the effectiveness of telehealth and digital rehabilitation interventions, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing the potential for technology to enhance service delivery. - Mental Health in the Workplace:
There is a growing emphasis on mental health issues, with research exploring the impact of mental health on work participation, strategies for managing mental health conditions, and reducing stigma in workplace settings. - Intersectionality in Work Disability:
Emerging research is delving into the intersectionality of disability, gender, and racial/ethnic factors, highlighting the unique challenges faced by diverse populations in the workplace. - Sustainability of Work Participation:
Research is increasingly focused on sustainable work participation strategies, including long-term health management and the role of workplaces in supporting ongoing employee engagement. - Innovative Rehabilitation Programs:
There is a trend toward developing and evaluating innovative rehabilitation programs that integrate multiple disciplines, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of recovery.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Physical Rehabilitation Approaches:
Research focusing solely on conventional physical rehabilitation methods is declining, as there is a shift towards integrated, multimodal approaches that include psychological and social dimensions. - General Studies on Employment Without Specific Contexts:
There is a waning interest in broad studies on employment that do not address specific populations or conditions, as the journal increasingly emphasizes targeted interventions and context-specific research. - Static Models of Disability:
Research employing static models of disability without considering dynamic interactions between health, work, and environment is becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards more holistic and integrative frameworks.
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