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Abstract

Background

With prevalence rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the rise across the globe, people with CVD are an emerging vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumer population.

Objective

This article provides recommendations for working with people who have CVD across the phases of the VR process.

Method

Following an overview of the etiology, incidence, prevalence, and career development implications of CVD, the authors present direct service and advocacy recommendations for VR professionals.

Results

The importance of access to quality healthcare, lifestyle and environmental modifications to promote heart and circulatory health, employer consultation, workplace accommodations and universal design, and interface with medical and mental health professionals is emphasized throughout the article.

Conclusions

Rehabilitation professionals must be prepared to meet the needs of this growing and diverse clientele as people with CVD seek assistance from the VR program in acquiring, maintaining, and advancing in meaningful, satisfying employment.

Keywords

cardiovascular disease employment vocational rehabilitation emerging disabilities

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Serving People with Cardiovascular Disease in the State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program: A Sequenced Case Management Approach from Outreach to Case Closure

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