SynthesisJournal of occupational rehabilitation2018
Updating the Evidence on Functional Capacity Evaluation Methods: A Systematic Review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Functional capacity evaluations in medico-legal contexts: a scoping review of best practices, limitations, and areas for improvement.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Pooled it
- Functional Tests Predicting Return to Work of Workers with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: Are There Any Validated and Usable Functional Tests for Occupational Health Services in Everyday Practice? A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- User-Centred Design to Inform Requirements for a Remotely Administered Hybrid Functional Test (RAHFT) Protocol.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2025Article
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- Do patient characteristics affect the predictive validity of Functional Capacity Evaluations?International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2022Article
- Maximal aerobic capacity is associated with lifting capacity, but not with self-reported functioning measures in patients with primary chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2022Article
- A Descriptive Study of the Implementation of Remote Occupational Rehabilitation Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Within a Workers' Compensation Context.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Use of Standardized and Non-Standardized Tools for Measuring the Risk of Falls and Independence in Clinical Practice.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Intelligent Robotics Incorporating Machine Learning Algorithms for Improving Functional Capacity Evaluation and Occupational Rehabilitation.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2020Review
- Functional Capacity Evaluation Research: Report from the Fourth International Functional Capacity Evaluation Research Meeting.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Predictive validity of a customized functional capacity evaluation in patients with musculoskeletal disorders.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2020Article
- Central Sensitisation and functioning in patients with chronic low back pain: protocol for a cross-sectional and cohort study.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Impact of Functional Capacity Evaluation on Patient-Reported Functional Ability: An Exploratory Diagnostic Before-After Study.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2019Article
- Physical functioning and mindfulness skills training in chronic pain: a systematic review.Journal of pain research · 2019Review
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Abstract
Objectives To synthesize the evidence on the psychometrics functional capacity evaluation (FCE) methods. Methods A systematic literature search in nine databases. The resulting articles were screened based on predefined in- and exclusion criteria. Two reviewers independently performed this screening. Included studies were appraised based on their methodological quality. Results The search resulted in 20 eligible studies about nine different FCE methods. The Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment work simulator showed a moderate predictive validity. The Ergo-Kit (EK) showed moderate variability and high inter- and intra-rater reliability. Low discriminative abilities and high convergent validity were found for the EK. Concurrent validity of the EK and the ERGOS Work Simulator was low to moderate. Moderate to high test-retest, inter- and intra-reliability was found in the Isernhagen Work-Systems (IWS) FCE. The predictive validity of the IWS was low. The physical work performance evaluation (PWPE) showed moderate test-retest reliability and moderate to high inter-rater reliability. Low internal and external responsiveness were found for the PWPE, predictive validity was high. The predictive validity of the short-form FCE was also high but need to be further examined on several psychometric properties. Low discriminative and convergent validity were found for the work disability functional assessment battery. The WorkHab showed moderate to high test-retest, inter- and intra-rater reliability. Conclusion Well-known FCE methods have been rigorously studied, but some of the research indicates weaknesses in their reliability and validity. Future research should address how these weaknesses can be overcome.
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