Occupational Therapy Question: A worker’s compensation case manager referred a client to a work hardening program. The client had surgical repair of a work-related rotator cuff injury 8 weeks ago and has been on medical leave due to pain and decreased ROM. What information is MOST IMPORTANT for the OTR to gather from the client prior to establishing the intervention plan?
• Perceptions of current abilities for resuming job tasks.
• Comprehensive medical and psychological history.
• Impact of injury on current BADL routines.
• Risk factors associated with typical work tasks.