Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET®

Veränderungen Der Arbeitsfähigkeit Und Erwerbstätigkeit Infolge Des Medizinisch Berufsorientierten Rehabilitationsverfahrens PV RehaJET [Changes in Workability and Employment Following the Work-related Medical Rehabilitation PV RehaJET]

The objective of this observational study is to gain insight into a new approach to rehabilitation in Austria, with a particular focus on work-specific exercises that are dependent on the specific work-related needs of the patients. Two groups are being observed: one was referred to a three-week work-specific rehabilitation programme immediately upon arrival at the rehabilitation centre, while the other group underwent a three-week medical-focused rehabilitation programme before starting a four-week work-specific rehabilitation programme.

Researchers will monitor for indications of improvement following completion of the rehabilitation program. As the two forms of rehabilitation are not directly comparable, they will be observed and analysed as two distinct entities.

As part of their regular inpatient rehabilitation, participants will complete questionnaires at designated intervals (beginning and end of stay), with follow-up assessments scheduled at six and 12 months post-rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The study participants are regular patients in the rehabilitation centre Bad Hofgastein
• Presence of a disease in the area of the musculoskeletal system
• Sufficient motivation to maintain professional participation
• Declaration of consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• No completion of all work-specific rehabilitation modules
• Acute or decompensated disease states with severe functional limitations (i.e. not able to continue with the rehabilitation programme)