Table 7 Accordance between occupational physician’s and semi-objective SWS#-grading stratified by adequacy of vocational rehabilitative decisions
Vocational Rehabilitative Decision | SWS underestimated n (%) | SWS correct n (%) | SWS S-O 2–3 n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Adequate | |||
No rehab needed | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Rehabilitation accepted | 3 (3) | 23 (30) | 26 (14) |
Employee no longer exposed | 0 (0) | 3 (4) | 3 (2) |
Alternative follow-up | 6 (6) | 11 (14) | 17 (9) |
Already known HAVS | 1 (1) | 3 (4) | 4 (2) |
Semi-adequate | |||
Medical investigation commenced | 21 (19) | 14 (18) | 35 (19) |
Shorter period until next MCV | 18 (17) | 5 (7) | 23 (13) |
Inadequate due to patient | |||
Rehabilitation declined | 9 (8) | 7 (9) | 16 (9) |
Inadequate due to physician | |||
Individual recommendations only | 20 (19) | 5 (7) | 25 (14) |
No action despite findings | 30 (28) | 5 (7) | 35 (19) |
Total | 108 (100) | 76 (100) | 184 (100) |