Table 1.
GP and case and condition manager training needs
| Training needs |
GP (%) |
CCMP (%) |
|---|---|---|
| [N = 60] | [N = 45] | |
|
Training needs related to Case/Condition Management
|
|
|
| Development of a return to work plan with stakeholders |
74
*
|
57 |
| Assessing the return to work needs client/patients |
72 |
52 |
| Understanding the principals and practice of Vocational Rehabilitation |
65 |
58
*
|
| Coordinating a range of support within, and out with organisations to allow return to work, and/or facilitating the retention of the client/patient in their work place |
65 |
55 |
| Assessing workplace factors that impact on outcomes of client/patient return to work |
63 |
57 |
| Demonstrating functional knowledge of ergonomics |
63 |
51 |
| Development of skills and understanding of case management |
53 |
50 |
|
The Biopsychosocial Model
|
|
|
| Understand how to move the ‘locus of control’ back to the client/patient |
71
*
|
49 |
| Understanding the Concept of ‘Workability’ |
67 |
42 |
| Knowing how to reduce unnecessary sickness absence |
60 |
43 |
| Identify those in work for early intervention |
55 |
43 |
| Understanding the principals of the Bio-Psycho- Social Model |
46 |
36 |
| Identify those not in work for early intervention |
45 |
51
*
|
| Understanding Psycho-Social aspects that affect client/patient health care |
44 |
37 |
| Understanding positive health and social aspects of ‘good work’ |
35 |
43 |
|
Legal & Ethical Issues Associated With Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation
|
|
|
| Disability Discrimination Act |
73
*
|
54 |
| Employment Rights |
73
*
|
60 |
| How codes of conduct effect delivery of employment of VR |
65 |
61 |
| Knowledge of the basic requirements of Health & Safety Law |
57 |
49 |
| Equal opportunities Legislation |
55 |
62
*
|
|
Common Conditions Associated With Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation
|
|
|
| Mental Health Conditions and Treatment |
43
*
|
40 |
| Musculoskeletal disorders and Treatment |
40 |
58 |
| Chronic Degenerative Conditions and Treatment |
35 |
62
*
|
|
Assessment and Measurement Tools
|
|
|
| Interpret data for the Purpose of Action Plan |
40
*
|
46 |
| Assessment Tools Relevant to Case Management |
35 |
47
*
|
|
Management Training
|
|
|
| Operational Management Skill |
62
*
|
64
*
|
| Leadership Skills |
50 |
58 |
| Appreciating the Priorities of those who Manage Organisations |
50 |
53 |
|
Awareness of the Roles of Professionals Working in Relation to Employment VR
|
|
|
| Knowledge of Case Manager role |
80
*
|
20 |
| Knowledge of Condition Management role |
64 |
20 |
| Knowledge of Employment Advisor role |
57 |
18 |
| Knowledge of Occupational Therapist role |
38 |
13 |
| Knowledge of General Medical Practitioner role |
36 |
11 |
| Knowledge of Community Nurse (District) role |
36 |
33 |
| Knowledge of Public Health (Health Visitor) Nurse role |
34 |
39
*
|
| Knowledge of Practise Nurse role |
30 |
34 |
| Knowledge of Occupational Health Nurse role |
30 |
18 |
| Knowledge of Occupational Health Physician role |
27 |
35 |
| Knowledge of Physiotherapist role | 25 | 11 |
Percentage of respondents reporting medium and high training needs.
Bold and superscript * indicates the subcategory with the highest training need.
Bold indicates the subcategories for which the training needs of GPs and CCMPs were ranked in the same position.