title: Possibilities of the ErgoScope high fidelity work simulator in skill assessment, skill development and vocational aptitude tests of physically disabled persons.
abstract: The aim of this paper - based on the extensive experiences of the authors gained by using one particular work simulator - is to present some promising possibilities of the application of this (and any other similar) work simulator in the field of skill assessment, skill development and vocational aptitude tests of physically disabled persons. During skill assessment and development, as parts of the therapy, the focus is on the disabled functions. During vocational aptitude tests, however, the focus is already on the functions that remained intact and therefore can be the basis of returning to work. Some factual examples are provided to realize the proposed possibilities in practice.
authors: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Ergonomics and Psychology, Budapest, Hungary.
authors: Lajos
authors: L
authors: Izsó
authors: National Office for Rehabilitation and Social Affairs, Budapest, Hungary.
authors: Ildikó
authors: I
authors: Székely
authors: National Office for Rehabilitation and Social Affairs, Budapest, Hungary.
authors: László
authors: L
authors: Dános
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001077:Aptitude Tests; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods; D012656:Self-Help Devices