Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Chan, F., Strauser, D., Gervey, R., & Lee, E.J. (2010). Introduction to demand-side factors related to employment of people with chronic illness and disability. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 20 (4), 407-411. |
| Title: | Introduction to demand-side factors related to employment of people with chronic illness and disability |
| Authors: | Chan, F., Strauser, D., Gervey, R., & Lee, E.J. |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | Springer Science + Business Media, LLC |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-010-9243-7 |
| Full text: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20535535 |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
| Research design: | Literature review |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Supply-side employment models related to people with chronic illness and disability have lost effectiveness in the current harsh economic climate. Demand-side models that focus on employer needs are becoming increasingly important as a research topic and can boost employment outcomes of people with chronic illness and disability. |
| Purpose: | This special section is intended to stimulate discussion about incorporating demand side strategies into vocational rehabilitation. |
| Setting: | The studies in the review of literature took place in various types of settings. |
| Study sample: | The sample size of the studies in the review of literature varied. |
| Intervention: | In this paper the authors discuss the relationship between employer practice factors and the hiring of people with chronic illness and disability. Research in demand-side employment and disability research is also highlighted. |
| Control or comparison condition: | There was no control or comparison condition in this study. |
| Findings: | Employer misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities and chronic illness still exist. Managers may not have adequate training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There is a gap between employers who report intentions to hire people with disabilities and employers that actually do it. |
| Conclusions: | It was the hope of the authors that this special section on demand-side vocational rehabilitation strategies would be thought provoking and stimulate discussion. |
| Populations served: |
Gender: Female and Male Race: American Indian or Alaska Native Race: Asian Race: Black / African American Race: White / Caucasian Race: Native Hawaiian / other Pacific Islander |