Enhancing the employment potential of people with diabetes mellitus: guidelines for research and practice

Issue title: Workers with Diabetes Mellitus

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rumrill Jr., Phillip D.^;

Affiliations: Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services, Kent State University, 405P White Hall, PO Box 5190, Kent, OH, USA 44242-0001

Note: [] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 1 330 6722294 ext. 371; fax: + 1 330 6722512; e-mail: prumrill@emerald.educ.kent.edu

Abstract: This article offers recommendations to researchers, policymakers and rehabilitation professionals to improve the employment prospects for Americans with diabetes mellitus. An early intervention, interdisciplinary approach is emphasized – one that integrates career counseling and employment consultation into a ‘total treatment’ framework.

Keywords: Diabetes, Employment, Recommendations, Research, Practice

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1997-9207

Journal: Work, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 157-161, 1997