Multiple sclerosis in the COVID-19 era: Vocational rehabilitation strategies to meet the needs of a growing and immune-vulnerable clientele

Lynn C. Koch, Phillip D. Rumrill, Fong Chan

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: This article describes people with multiple sclerosis (MS) as an emerging vocational rehabilitation (VR) clientele. OBJECTIVE: Following an overview of the incidence, prevalence, and impact of MS, the authors suggest strategies to meet the employment and career development needs of Americans with MS across the phases of the VR process. The importance of individualized case planning, employer consultation, workplace accommodations, and interface with medical and mental health professionals is emphasized throughout the article. CONCLUSION: Implications related to the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)175-183
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Volume54
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

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Keywords

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • covid-19
  • employment
  • vocational rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy

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