ABSTRACT

Object: This study was design to collect Korean normative data of VALPAR Component Work Sample and to identify the application possibility of Meets in performance and work hardening program through level of work adaptation and work rate described in manual.Methods: 50 university students(30 males, 20 females) performed VALPAR Component Work Sample 2 twice. The rate of work adaptation(Does not meet(A), Does not meet(B), Meets, Meets may exceed) and agreement between two administration(assembly and disassembly) were assessed.Results: In men subjects, 15(50%) in Meets may exceed, 14(47%) in Meets, 1(3%) in Does not meet(A). There were 97% of subjects performed above Meets in trial(total time of two administration).In Women subjects, 3(15%) in Meets may exceed, 14(70%) in Meets, 3(15%) in Does not meet(A). There were 85% of subjects performed above Meets in trail.Conclusions: Valpar Component Work Sample may be used to determine subjects who were need to join in work hardening program and to decide objectively function level of injured worker.