[Epilepsy and working world--summary presentation of empirical research with special reference to reality and potential for vocational rehabilitation]. / Epilepsie und Arbeitswelt--Zusammenfassende Darstellung einer empirischen Untersuchung unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Wirklichkeit und Möglichkeit beruflicher Rehabilitation.

Using a variety of methods (standardized and open interviewing, medical talks, ongoing counselling, expert interviews), data had been raised from almost 400 persons with epilepsy (Grand mal) of working age (16-65 yrs.), permitting their life and working situation to be characterized participant observation. The project inter alia was aimed at describing the relationship of "epilepsy and working world", to determine the extent of participation in vocational rehabilitation measures as well as their course, in order to elicit criteria pertinent for introduction of goal-directed supportive action. The study findings are outlined; a model for estimating rehabilitative need is presented; needs-based groupings are characterized, and conceptual considerations concerning vocational rehabilitation of persons with epilepsy discussed.