Robinson H S, Walters K
Can Med Assoc J. 1971 Jul 24;105(2):166-9.
This study reports on the prognosis for return to competitive work of men disabled by rheumatoid arthritis following an intensive in-patient rehabilitation program. Ninety-four men were followed up at a mean time of 3.5 years after discharge from the unit. Sixty-five per cent of the city dwellers and 50% of those living in small communities or rural areas were working either full-time or half-time. Other factors such as education, work background and geographical location influenced the success of return to work.In the city, 12 families (22%) were receiving welfare assistance prior to admission to the comprehensive rehabilitation program. At follow-up six of these families were off welfare and paying taxes. This group alone represented a minimum saving of $35,000 yearly to public funds.
本研究报告了类风湿性关节炎致残男性在接受强化住院康复项目后恢复竞争性工作的预后情况。94名男性在从该单位出院后的平均3.5年时间里接受了随访。65%的城市居民以及50%生活在小社区或农村地区的人在全职或兼职工作。教育、工作背景和地理位置等其他因素影响了重返工作岗位的成功率。在城市中，12个家庭（22%）在进入综合康复项目之前接受福利援助。在随访时，这些家庭中有6个不再接受福利并开始纳税。仅这一组每年就为公共资金节省了至少35,000美元。
