The economics of return to work for survivors of traumatic brain injury: Vocational services are worth the investment

Effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: Preliminary evaluation of a UK specialist rehabilitation programme

“…This estimate does not take into account further funds being recouped in taxes. This broad estimate of cost effectiveness is comparable with the findings of Abrams et al [19].…”

“…Abrams et al [19] evaluated their Work Re-entry Programme, a service similar in philosophy to Wehman's Supported Employment approach. This programme combined elements of work rehabilitation (simulated work samples, work hardening, vocational counselling and job seeking/keeping skills) with supported placements which included on-site job coaching for up to 2 months and an offsite adjustment/support group.…”

Return to work after traumatic brain injury: Cohort comparison and economic evaluation

“…Whilst there is evidence to suggest the cost benefits of state-funded vocational rehabilitation models for TBI people (when programme delivery costs are offset against lost wages, lost income tax and public assistance [21][22][23][24]) most of these are retrospective analyses of clients undergoing rehabilitation in a single centre and none make comparisons to alternative or no provision. As such they fail to qualify as formal economic analyses and make it difficult to conclude that VR programmes are cost-effective in supporting return-to-work following TBI.…”

Alcohol and Drug Use Among Young Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury

“…Researchers estimate that 400,000 people suffer a brain injury each year, 44,000 of whom are in the moderate to severe range (Abrams, Barker, Haffey, & Nelson, 1993). An estimated 1 million to 1.8 million living Americans have sustained moderate to severe brain trauma (Cope & Hall, 1982); automobile, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents; falls; violence; and recreational injuries are the major causes (Sorenson & Kraus, 1991).…”