Purpose: Employment of young adults with chronic physical conditions entering the labor market after finishing post-secondary education remains behind compared to typically developing peers. The aim of this study is to evaluate changes in their paid employment levels after following a vocational rehabilitation …

Background: Multiple sclerosis often leads to fatigue and changes in physical behavior (PB). Changes in PB are often assumed as a consequence of fatigue, but effects of interventions that aim to reduce fatigue by improving PB are not sufficient. Since the heterogeneous nature of MS related symptoms, …

In Nederland bedraagt de arbeidsparticipatie van jongvolwassenen met lichamelijke beperkingen 39% en ligt daarmee beduidend lager dan de algemene arbeidsparticipatie van jongvolwassenen van 20-25 jaar (59% in 2006). Jongvolwassenen met lichamelijke beperkingen kunnen aanzienlijke obstakels ervaren op …

Hoofdstuk 20 van boek Kinderrevalidatie. Opgroeien naar volwassenheid

The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of a new intervention to improve work participation of young adults with physical disabilities, addressing (1) implementation and costs and (2) preliminary effectiveness.