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

Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury

“…This study builds on previous work undertaken by our group which investigated barriers and facilitators for returning to work in individuals with ABI (Brakenridge et al, 2021). Qualitative methodology was used to gather rich descriptions of VR from the perspective of various stakeholders, and to use this knowledge to influence planning of future service delivery (Bradshaw, Atkinson & Doody, 2017).…”

“…There were between five and nine participants in each focus group which were stakeholder specific and did not include members from other stakeholder groups. The perspective of clients with ABI was sought through interviews with this data published elsewhere (Brakenridge et al, 2021). Table 1 details the eligibility criteria for each stakeholder group…”

“…There were between five and nine participants in each focus group which were stakeholder specific and did not include members from other stakeholder groups. The perspective of clients with ABI was sought through interviews with this data published elsewhere (Brakenridge et al, 2021). Table 1 details the eligibility criteria for each stakeholder group Purposive sampling was utilised to recruit participants with in-depth knowledge on the discussion topic (Patton, 2015) and to recruit providers in both urban and regional areas of Queensland.…”

“…Australian specific research on effective vocational interventions after ABI is limited or state specific (Bould & Callaway, 2020). A review of the rehabilitation services for individuals with ABI in Queensland, Australia described minimal support, coordination and access to vocational and training opportunities as a constraint in the current service model for VR (Queensland Health, 2016) which was supported by recent interviews with these individuals (Brakenridge et al, 2021). Internationally, a lack of guidance and support has also been reported by patients with ABI as a barrier for RTW in the Netherlands (Donker-Cools, Schouten, Wind & Frings-Dresen, 2018).…”