Abstract: Objective To study the short and long-term effects of vocational rehabilitation on the disabled with low job satisfaction.Methods 66 disabled workers were divided into control group (n=32) and treatment group (n=34). The treatment group accepted physical,occupational and psychosocial therapy for 4 weeks. All the workers were assessed with Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire before treatment,3 and 12 months later. Results The total, internal and external satisfaction significantly improved in treatment group after treatment (P<0.01), except the internal satisfaction 1 year later (P>0.05). Conclusion Specific vocational rehabilitation programme may promote the inclusion of disabled workers into the workplace.

Key words: disabled persons, quality of employment, Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire, vocational rehabilitation