“Making
It Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Prevent Work Loss
due to Arthritis”
Principal
Investigator Dr. Diane Lacaille; Study based at the Arthritis Research Centre
of Canada
The
Making It Work research team seeks occupational therapists to conduct ergonomic
consultations with study participants in four regions of BC: Victoria area,
Kelowna to Kamloops region, Prince George area, and Prince Rupert. Ideally,
occupational therapists will have experience in arthritis care and ergonomics.
This is a great opportunity for semi-retired, part-time, or casual OTs to pick
up additional, flexible hours of employment; and may also be integrated into
the schedules of private practitioners or others with scheduling flexibility.
The
Making It Work study is a 5-week group online program that includes an
individualized/in-person ergonomic interview and recommendations by an OT. The
OT will book a mutually convenient time and location to conduct a 60-90 minute
interview with each client, plus a phone call follow up. OTs will be
provided with an orientation to the study protocol and the standard ergonomics
assessment. The Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Arthritis includes a client
self-assessment, an interview, and summarized solutions/recommendations. It may
be viewed online at http://www.arthritisresearch.ca/arc-links/research-tools/research-tools-eata
or http://ergotool.arthritisresearch.ca/
The
number of study participants in each location will vary, and may be few in
number. The study aims to recruit approximately 130 participants over 2 years
who will require the ergonomic consultation. A flat rate will be paid per
assessment.
Submit
expression of interest and a resume to Pam Rogers, Research Coordinator, progers@arthritisresearch.ca
Tel: 604-207-4016
Toll Free: 1-877-878-4558
Fax: 604-207-4056
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