| Abstrakt: |
The study evaluates unselected "blue-collar" patients (n = 642) included under the social insurance law guidelines of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation measures had become necessary in these patients because of existing or impending invalidity in diseases of rheumatic origin. In 421 patients (= 66%), a connection with the place of work appeared possible. This entailed adaptation or change of the place of work in 297 patients (= 71%), the result of these measures after a period of two to three years being described. General aspects of occupational rehabilitation measures are discussed. |
