Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences

CONCLUSIONS: The use and effectiveness of vocational services were variable across participants and depended on insurance coverage and needs. Barriers and facilitators for RTW were affected by both the environment and the individual. Implications for vocational rehabilitation were identified.Implications for RehabilitationA supportive workplace and family, and access to appropriate vocational rehabilitation are important environmental facilitators for RTW in individuals with ABI.Workplaces with a poor understanding of ABI and employment service providers unable to find work for individuals with ABI are environmental barriers to RTW.Workplaces, employment service providers and individuals with ABI require more information about the physical and cognitive deficits associated with ABI.Employment service providers need more training to develop comprehensive strategies to help individuals with ABI find new employment.PMID:33794118 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2021.1903101
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research