title: Functional capacity evaluation of work performance among individuals with pelvic injuries following motor vehicle accidents.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Pelvic injuries following motor vehicle accidents (MVA) cause disability and affect work capabilities. This study evaluated functional, self-report, and medical-based factors that could predict work capacity as was reflected in a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) among persons who sustained a pelvic injury. It was hypothesized that self-reported functional status and bio-demographic variables would predict work capacity.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sixty-one community-dwelling adults previously hospitalized following a MVA induced pelvic injury.
  
  
  METHODS
  FCE for work performance was conducted using the Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE). Additional data was collected through a demographics questionnaire and the Functional Status Questionnaire. All participants underwent an orthopedic medical examination of the hip and lower extremities.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Most participants self-reported that their work capacity post-injury were lower than their job required. PWPE scores indicated below-range functional performance. Regression models predicted 23% to 51% of PWPE subtests. Participants' self-report of functioning (instrumental activities of daily living and work) and bio-demographic variables (gender and age) were better predictors of PWPE scores than factors originating from the medical examination.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results support the inclusion of FCE, in addition to self-report of functioning and medical examination, to evaluate work capacity among individuals' post-pelvic injury and interventions and discharge planning.
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, Steyer School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. navah@post.tau.ac.il
authors: Navah Z
authors: NZ
authors: Ratzon
authors: Eynat Ben
authors: EB
authors: Ari Shevil
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Froom
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Friedman
authors: Yehuda
authors: Y
authors: Amit
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D010388:Pelvis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D057566:Self Report; D012737:Sex Factors; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation; D055815:Young Adult