Service patterns related to successful employment outcomes of persons with traumatic brain injury in vocational rehabilitation

Catalano, Denise; Pereira, Ana Paula de; Wu, Ming; Ho, Hanson; Chan, Fong

doi:10.3233/nre-2006-21403

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“…[41][42][43][44] Emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression, which are common following TBI, 44,45 have also been associated with lower levels of post-injury employment. 41,[46][47][48] Even in those with mild TBI, post-concussive symptoms, fatigue and mild balance problems may be predictive of employment outcomes. 44,[49][50][51][52] Moreover, the increased risk of seizures can preclude people from driving and doing certain jobs.…”

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Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury: the FRESH feasibility RCT

Radford

Sutton

Sach

et al. 2018

Health Technol Assess

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Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury: the FRESH feasibility RCT

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“…Another respondent stated that knowledge of individuals with disabilities helped clients identify their positive attributes and strengths, which tend to be harder for clients to identify than weaknesses. By being knowledgeable in these areas, VRP may be able to better support client/community reintegration and affect the likelihood of employment [ 80 ].…”

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“…“Tailored,” “appropriate,” “practical,” and “realistic” were terms consistently used to describe both vocational and other client's evaluations. This may be due to a preference to spend more time discussing the purpose of the evaluation with the client and to gather detailed background information (e.g., health, social, and work histories) during the evaluation to better meet client- and VRP-generated goals [ 52 , 57 , 59 , 80 ].…”

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“…However, respondents did identify assistive technologies and compensatory strategies as important components for assessment and augmentation of existing deficits, especially as supports from a workplace perspective. Understanding workplace culture elements and identifying the supports that are available, to individuals with TBI, both within the workplace and their support networks, can provide the rehabilitation counselor with further valuable information for ensuring successful work transitions [ 15 , 33 , 48 , 64 , 80 ].…”

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Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury

Dillahunt-Aspillaga

Smith

Hanson

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Behavioural Neurology

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Background. Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) face many challenges when attempting to return to work (RTW). Vocational evaluation (VE) is a systematic process that involves assessment and appraisal of an individual's current work-related characteristics and abilities. Objective. The aims of this study are to (1) examine demographic and employment characteristics of vocational rehabilitation providers (VRPs), (2) identify the specific evaluation methods that are used in the VE of individuals with TBI, and (3) examine the differences in assessment method practices based upon evaluator assessment preferences. Methods. This exploratory case study used a forty-six-item online survey which was distributed to VRPs. Results. One hundred and nine VRPs accessed the survey. Of these, 74 completed the survey. A majority of respondents were female (79.7%), Caucasian (71.6%), and holding a master's degree (74.3%), and more than half (56.8%) were employed as state vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs). In addition, over two-thirds (67.6%) were certified rehabilitation counselors (CRCs). Respondents reported using several specific tools and assessments during the VE process. Conclusions. Study findings reveal differences in use of and rationales for specific assessments amongst VRPs. Understanding VRP assessment practices and use of an evidence-based framework for VE following TBI may inform and improve VE practice.

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“…Although empirical research that examines the utility of actuarial modeling for diagnosis in schools is needed, there are studies that demonstrate the utility of actuarial modeling for similar purposes. For example, actuarial methods have been used to simultaneously evaluate the roles of rehabilitation services and demographic variables on employment outcomes for people with orthopedic disabilities (Chan, Cheing, Chan, Rosenthal, & Chronister, 2006), spinal cord injuries (Marini, Lee, Chan, Chapin, & Romero, 2008), and traumatic brain injuries (Catalano, Pereira, Wu, Ho, & Chan, 2006).…”

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Potential utility of actuarial methods for identifying specific learning disabilities

Benson

Newman

2010

Psychol. Schs.

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This article describes how actuarial methods can supplant discrepancy models and augment problem solving and Response to Intervention (RTI) efforts by guiding the process of identifying speciÞc learning disabilities (SLD). Actuarial methods use routinized selection and execution of formulas derived from empirically established relationships to make predictions that fall within a plausible range of possible future outcomes. In the case of SLD identiÞcation, the extent to which predictions are reasonable can be evaluated by their ability to categorize large segments of the population into subgroups that vary considerably along a spectrum of risk for academic failure. Although empirical comparisons of actuarial methods to clinical judgment reveal that actuarial methods consistently outperform clinical judgment, multidisciplinary teams charged with identifying SLD currently rely on clinical judgment. Actuarial methods provide educators with an empirically veriÞable indicator of student need for special education and related services that could be used to estimate the relative effects of exclusionary criteria. This indicator would provide a defensible endpoint in the process of identifying SLD as well as a means of informing and improving the SLD identiÞcation process. C

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Service patterns related to successful employment outcomes of persons with traumatic brain injury in vocational rehabilitation

Cited by 47 publications

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Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury: the FRESH feasibility RCT

Early, specialist vocational rehabilitation to facilitate return to work after traumatic brain injury: the FRESH feasibility RCT

Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury

Potential utility of actuarial methods for identifying specific learning disabilities

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