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Functional Assessments M ay Show a Better W ay

Functional Assessments M ay Show a Better W ay. Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire April 2013. 1. Social Insurance and Disability.

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Functional Assessments M ay Show a Better W ay

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  1. Functional Assessments May Show a Better Way Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire April 2013 1

  2. Social Insurance and Disability • Social Insurance: Disability is very different than survivorship and retirement. The expectations are higher and disability is not immutable! • Statutory Definition of Disability: • Inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment … • Modern Concepts of Disability • Focus on functioning and allow for the role of the environment • Calls for a comprehensive assessment of function necessary to assess capacity for work. • Measuring human functioning and job requirements may hold promise for SSA’s data collection methods, disability assessmentand early intervention rehabilitation services. 2

  3. Functioning Basic Mobility Functional Assessment & Subsequent Rehabilitation: Functional Restoration Job/Environment Modification Acquiring New Skills Basic Mobility Cognition Cognition Interpersonal Interactions Interpersonal Interactions Personal Functioning Functional Job Requirements Communication Communication Self-care Self-care General Tasks & Demands General Tasks & Demands 3

  4. SSA (Form 3368): Medical Focus • Condition(s): Names of illnesses, injuries, or conditions. • Open ended questions: • “How do your illnesses, injuries, or conditions limit your ability to work?” • “… cause you to work fewer hours? • “... change your job duties?” • “... make any job-related changes such as your attendance, help needed, or employers?” • Medical Records: Names of doctors, therapists hospital, clinics and reasons for going and treatment received. • Medication: Do you currently take any medications for your illnesses, injuries or conditions? • Tests:Have you had, or will you have, any medical tests for illnesses, injuries, or conditions 4

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