Date Presented 4/10/2016 This research describes the development of the Work Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD–FAB). The WD–FAB characterizes a person’s functioning along six key dimensions. The WD–FAB may be useful among occupational therapists focusing on work rehabilitation and disability evaluation. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Marfeo Contributing Authors: Pengsheng Ni, Mark Meterko, Molly Marino, Kara Peterik, Christine McDonough, Elizabeth K. Rasch, Diane Brandt, Leighton Chan, Alan Jette

Peer review, although the standard for evaluating scientific research, is not without flaws. Peer reviewers have been shown to be inconsistent and to miss major strengths and deficiencies in studies. Both reviewer and author biases, including conflicts of interest and positive outcome publication biases, are frequent topics of study and debate. Additional concerns have been raised regarding inappropriate authorship and adequate reporting of the ethical process involving human and animal experimentation. Despite these issues, a good peer review can provide positive feedback to authors and improve the quality of research reported in medical journals. This article reviews some issues and points of concern regarding the peer-review process, and it suggests guidelines for new (and established) reviewers in the area of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It also provides suggestions for editorial considerations and improvements in the peer-review process for physical medicine and rehabilitation research journals.