Psychometric Evaluation of an ICF-Based Instrument to Assess Work Ability in Occupational Health Care
The WARD-instrument shows promising criterion validity and reliability, especially for objectifiable and physical aspects of functioning. More complex and context-dependent domains, such as cognitive aspects of functioning and personal factors, remain challenging to consistently assess among different OHPs. Its focus on identifying context-sensitive RTW barriers may support more person-centered sick leave guidance. Further research in real-life practice is needed to strengthen validation and guide implementation.
Authors
- Yvonne Suijkerbuijk
- Frederieke Schaafsma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5827-7000)
- Donny C. C. Kreuger
- Johannes R. Anema
- Shirley P. C. J. Oomens
- Birgit H. P. M. Donker‑Cools
Institutions
- HAN University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (NL)
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-026-10371-1
- Primary Topic
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- ZonMw