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Since their inception in the late 1970s, work-hardening and work-conditioning programs have undergone metamorphoses. They have become less distinct and now offer more diverse services. This is primarily due to the ever-changing environment of health care, and the need to adapt to new consumer needs. Insurance demands, reimbursement issues, health care service trends, the adoption of disability management practices, and employee-employer relations are just a few variables influencing the practices of work-hardening and work-conditioning programs.
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King, P.M. (1998). Work Hardening and Work Conditioning. In: King, P.M. (eds) Sourcebook of Occupational Rehabilitation. Springer Series in Rehabilitation and Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1907-6_14
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