Disability and rehabilitation
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In an attempt to find a more clinically useful functional outcome measure specifically tailored for lower limb amputees undergoing inpatient prosthetic rehabilitation, a 6-month prospective assessment of inter-rater reliability for Harold Wood-Stanmore Mobility Scale Data, including two handicap scales, was undertaken. An analysis of the data is presented in this paper. ⋯ This study confirms the good inter-rater reliability demonstrated previously in the literature but reveals poor inter-rater reliability for the two handicap scales. The latter will require modification before they can be used with confidence in conjunction with the disability scale.
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The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate and discuss how individuals' subjective perceptions of personal and environmental issues influence return to work behaviour. ⋯ Insights into an individual's perceptions of their impairment and the personal relevance of work can promote a better understanding of return to work behaviour. Integrating individual perceptions is essential to advancing a multidimensional approach in return to work research.