Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to introduce the Illinois Work and Well-Being Model as a framework that can be applied to facilitate the career development of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The model emphasizes the interaction of contextual and career development domains to improve participation in the areas of work, society, community, and home. CONCLUSION: A brief discussion of potential implications regarding vocational rehabilitation research, service, and policy is offered, with the overall goal of reinforcing career development as the foundation of vocational rehabilitation services for adults with MS and other chronic health conditions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 11-20 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Multiple sclerosis
- career development
- vocational rehabilitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy