title: The role of quality management in the European platform for vocational rehabilitation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This paper explores the importance of applying the principles of quality management to vocational rehabilitation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The role of the European Platform for Vocational Rehabilitation is outlined and a case made for incorporating quality into rehabilitation practice. The goal of this forum is to establish European co-operation in order to improve rehabilitation and vocational training and guidance for individuals with disabilities and social disadvantages. The work of this organization is set within the context of quality management.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In exploring the role of the 'platform' it is suggested that there are benefits for rehabilitation professionals and individuals with disabilities in the European states working together to explore good practice.
authors.affiliation: Stichting Revalidatie Limburg in Hoensbroek, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Van Beek
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kuvaja
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D011786:Quality Control; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods*; D017749:Total Quality Management