The study uncovered a variety of effective accommodations
to facilitate work performance of nurses with
disabilities. These include use of employee assistance
programs for nurses with addictions or mental illness
and accommodating work schedules to promote their
effectiveness. Further, as use of technical devices may
increase, such as amplification and communication
equipment for nurses with hearing or visual impairment
or motor devices for nurses with mobility impairment,
staff education will likely be necessary to orient
colleagues to new technology in communication and
mobility assistance. Also, staff assignments may need to
be adjusted, such as pairing a nurse with another worker
for communication or physical tasks. A few studies have
examined issues of accommodation (Koviack, 2004), but
Storey (2003) noted a continued need for research in the
area of support, interventions, and accommodations in
the workplace for people with disabilities.