Job Demands Analysis (JDA)
An objective, comprehensive evaluation of the physical, cognitive and perceptual demands of a specific job, or jobs. The findings can be used for job matching to the findings of a functional capacity evaluation (FCE), or to help customise the evaluation elements of an FCE. The findings can also be used to add to the referrer's own knowledge of the job(s) in order to help identify work components that can/cannot be performed, those that require a graded return to work or accommodation, or to assist in establishing goals for rehabilitation programmes.