1 Before you use it
What it is
Seven dimensions of work ability — current ability compared with lifetime best, ability relative to job demands, number of diagnosed conditions, estimated impairment at work, sick leave, own prognosis, and mental resources.
A single-item version (WAS) exists and captures much of it in one question.
When to reach for it
Work-related musculoskeletal presentations and return-to-work planning.
Patterns it serves · 2
2 Giving it
Scoring
Seven items weighted to 7–49, banded poor / moderate / good / excellent. Higher is better.
What it doesn’t measure
Symptoms, function or fear-avoidance. Pair with FABQ-W where beliefs about work are the issue.
3 Reading the score
Interpreting it
Item one — current work ability compared with your lifetime best, 0 to 10 — is worth asking on its own even if you never score the rest.
Is the change real?
Student trap. Skipping it because the patient is off work. That's exactly when it's informative.
Official source: ttl.fi. We don't host the form.
This is a learning tool. It does not diagnose patients and does not replace your clinical educator.
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