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KMID : 0603920210290040069
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2021 Volume.29 No. 4 p.69 ~ p.84
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Analysis of Sub-Items of Functional Capacity Evaluation in Work-Related Patients: Based on the Korean Standard Industrial Classification
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Noh Dong-Hee
Jo Eun-Ju
Kang Seong-Ku
Jung In-Sun
Kim Ok-Hyung
Oh Tae-Hyung
Sung Joon-Mo
Jo Hyun-Ju
Jo Nam-Soon
Kim Jin-Hong
Lee Gang-Pyo
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Abstract
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Objective: This study aimed to analyze the sub-items of a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) according to theKorean Standard Industrial Classification for work-related patients and to provide basic data of a return to workprogram provided by the industry.
Method: This study is a retrospective cohort study, targeting 2,145 work-related patients who underwent an FCEfrom January 2018 to December 2020 using electronic medical records of Korea Workers’Compensation andWelfare Service hospitals. The frequency of sub-items of the workability evaluation was analyzed after theclassification of the industry was divided into construction, manufacturing, technical services, facilitiesmanagement and service, transportation, and human health and social work activities according to the KoreanStandard Industrial Classification.
Result: The manufacturing industry had the most with 692 people (32.3%), and the affected body regions had themost lower extremity injuries with 736 people (34.3%). There were significant differences in all sub-itemsexcept push and pull at shoulder height, walking, crawling, and reaching while kneeling among the variousindustries. In particular, the construction industry was the highest in frequency and weight of lifting and carrying.
The manufacturing industry, however, applied a posture maintenance evaluation the most frequently.
Conclusion: This study confirmed the difference among the industries in sub-items of the FCE and suggestedprimary data referred to in the vocational rehabilitation fields.
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KEYWORD
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Functional capacity evaluation, Industrial accident compensation insurance Act, Vocational rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Retrospective cohort study
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