Recently occupational health interventions have changed from disease and symptom treatment to a more functional model of disability prevention. In the past, the healthcare system inaccurately followed theories such as the 'rest-to-recover' myth. It took years of telling low-back injured workers to 'go home and rest' to learn that this model of recovery was in fact flawed. All the evidence today suggests that people with physical and mental health conditions are able to rise to meet challenges and do not require rest for the recovery process to occur.

Dr. Michael Sullivan from the University Centre for Research on Pain and Disability, affiliated with McGill University, used the aforementioned concept to create a program that would mitigate disability by challenging individuals with a health condition in a gradual manner. The program is termed the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP^TM). The program has been designed for individuals with difficulties returning to work due to chronic pain, chronic health conditions, mental health conditions, and residual affects of surviving cancer.

This webtip focuses on the principles of the PGAP^TM, Results and How to know if your employee is suited for a PGAP^TM program.

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