How many people return to work after acquired brain injury?: A systematic review

Velzen, J.M. van; Bennekom, Coen van; Edelaar, M. J. A.; Sluiter, Judith K.; Frings‐Dresen, Monique H. W.

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“…Coetzar et al [12] reported that individuals with moderate to severe TBI showed a significant change in their work status post-injury when compared to that of pre-injury. Among TBI survivors, the unemployment rate was reported to be substantially high [13,14].…”

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Cognition and return to work after mild/moderate traumatic brain injury: A systematic review

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Cater

Hudlikar

2017

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Approximately two percent of the United States population are traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. The unemployment rate among them is substantial. Cognitive skills are essential to perform any job. OBJECTIVE: We analyzed the literature on cognitive rehabilitation (CR) related to mild/moderate TBI to learn the influence of cognition on return to work (RTW) post TBI. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review of the studies on CR related to RTW post TBI that were published between 2000 and 2015. RESULTS: We critically reviewed 30 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Ten studies highlighted cognition as a predictor variable, seven studies demonstrated support for cognitive testing in RTW assessments, and 13 studies showed the efficacy of CR in facilitating RTW post TBI. CONCLUSION: Cognition plays a significant role in predicting and facilitating RTW in patients with TBI.

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Cognition and return to work after mild/moderate traumatic brain injury: A systematic review

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Cater

Hudlikar

2017

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“…Further work in this area may play an important role in clarifying the potential of laboratory training procedures for improving real-life functional outcomes in individuals with brain dysfunction. In addition, as a large proportion of individuals with brain injury are unable to maintain long-term employment following their injury (van Velzen et al, 2009), one important goal for future research is to develop training interventions that are capable of improving return to work and other real-life outcomes in individuals with brain injury.…”

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A Need for Improved Training Interventions for the Remediation of Impairments in Social Functioning following Brain Injury

Driscoll

Monte

Grafman

2011

Journal of Neurotrauma

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Social functioning deficits are a prominent feature of many neurological and psychiatric conditions, and may include disruption in the acquisition or application of basic or complex social skills. Such disturbances are often resistant to treatment, and individuals with such conditions are often faced with lifelong difficulties in maintaining personal relationships, employment, and independent living. In recent years, a number of psychosocial treatments have been developed to address this growing problem. In this article, we review studies investigating the use of psychosocial training interventions in individuals with acquired brain injuries, which frequently require intervention for impairments in cognitive and social functioning. We then discuss limitations of these studies and highlight specific areas in which such treatments might be improved in the future.

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“…Several recent studies have been published providing systematic reviews of the post-TBI return to work literature [6][7][8]. Saltychev et al [6] reviewed 80 studies published in English from 1990 through 2011.…”

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Accommodating individuals with traumatic brain injury: An analysis of employer-initiated cases handled by the Job Accommodation Network

Hendricks

Sampson

2017

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has provided customized accommodation information to employers, individuals with disabilities, and their representatives (e.g., family, rehabilitation counselors, union representatives) since 1983. For each inquiry where such information is sought, detailed records are maintained regarding the type of inquiries made and the information provided. OBJECTIVE:The objective of the current study is to present a descriptive analysis of the employer-initiated cases related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) handled by the accommodation specialists at JAN during the five years from 2012 through 2016. METHODS: Records related to instances of TBI as recorded by the JAN accommodation specialists were reviewed. Information pertaining to the type of business, occupational category, limitations being experienced by the individual, and issues discussed with the accommodation specialist are presented. RESULTS:The type of businesses and the occupational categories indicated by the employer were broad ranging, although there was a preponderance of cases in the area of Public Administration. Limitations related to cognition were the most frequent for which employers sought accommodation information. The largest category for the type of issues discussed was related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability-pertinent legislation. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of employers seeking accommodation information for individuals who have incurred a TBI is very low (0.5%). Findings support those of other authors such as Ponsford and Spitz (2015), in that accommodation information was most frequently requested for individuals in professional (i.e., office-type jobs), rather than for laborer positions.

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How many people return to work after acquired brain injury?: A systematic review

Abstract: About 40% of the people with traumatic or non-traumatic ABI are able to return to work after 1 or 2 years. Among those with acquired traumatic brain injury a substantial proportion of the subjects were either not able to return to their former work or unable to return permanently.

Cited by 268 publications

References 60 publications

Cognition and return to work after mild/moderate traumatic brain injury: A systematic review

Cognition and return to work after mild/moderate traumatic brain injury: A systematic review

A Need for Improved Training Interventions for the Remediation of Impairments in Social Functioning following Brain Injury

Accommodating individuals with traumatic brain injury: An analysis of employer-initiated cases handled by the Job Accommodation Network

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