Lived experiences of return to paid work following a brain injury

Beaulieu, Karen

doi:10.1177/0308022619860980

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“…However, for the participants in our study, return to work had to be managed carefully, as returning too early could have negative effects on employment and recovery, again supporting a previous qualitative study [ 48 ] noting the importance of balancing return to work against other needs. This reflects existing work with TBI survivors who require continuous support, given the ongoing challenges they face due to fatigue and memory problems [ 57 ]. These findings also highlight the importance of taking a biopsychosocial approach to understanding competing outcomes, whereby return to work as well as physical and psychological recovery need to be addressed.…”

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Patient Perspectives on Key Outcomes for Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions Following Traumatic Injury

Bridger

Këllezi

Kendrick

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Returning to work after traumatic injury can have a range of benefits, but there is currently little research that incorporates patient perspectives to identify outcomes of vocational rehabilitation interventions that are important to survivors. Trauma survivors (n = 17) participated in in-depth semi-structured interviews or focus groups exploring outcomes that were important to them for recovery and return to work. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants identified a range of outcomes that they considered important and necessary to facilitate a successful and sustainable return to work: physical and psychological recovery, purposeful life engagement, managing expectations of recovery, managing expectations about return to work, and employers’ expectations. Our participants advocated for a multifaceted and biopsychosocial understanding of recovery and outcomes that need to be captured for vocational rehabilitation interventions. Implications for practice and research are discussed, and recommendations are given based on the findings.

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Patient Perspectives on Key Outcomes for Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions Following Traumatic Injury

Bridger

Këllezi

Kendrick

et al. 2021

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“…This collaboration confers additional benefits—more efficient use of resources facilitating workplace adjustments through the eyes of both experts. Although seen as time consuming by patients, slower graded programmes are more successful in achieving longer term employment 32. While currently used predominantly by the military and in some NHS centres, these strategies could be adopted by the wider NHS, given the significant relationship between work/health 33.…”

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Long-term employment outcomes following rehabilitation for significant neurological impairment in UK military personnel: a 3-year study

Bahadur¹,

McRann²,

McGilloway³

2017

J R Army Med Corps

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Despite significant brain/neurological injury (graded by severity/Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory 4), 80.7% (76-85) were working/training 2/3 years postdischarge from neurorehabilitation with 31.7% returning to full-time military role. Inability to continue within the military was not synonymous with inability to work. Return to work was independent of severity of brain/neurological injury and follow-up over consecutive years demonstrated sustained employment. The argument against inpatient neurorehabilitation has always been cost> This 3-year analysis reinforces that patients can and most likely will return to employment with all the benefits this brings to person/family/society. Vocational rehabilitation is therefore recommended for all brain/neurological injury.

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Patients’ Needs Regarding Work-Focused Healthcare: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Hagendijk,

Zipfel,

Melles

et al. 2024

J Occup Rehabil

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Purpose To identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative research evidence exploring patients’ needs regarding work-focused healthcare. Methods A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement guidelines to identify studies reporting patients’ needs regarding work-focused healthcare. Four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo and Web of Science) were systematically searched from January 2000 until May 2023 and screened in duplicate by pairs of two reviewers. Inclusion criteria were qualitative data collection method, and patients’ perspectives regarding healthcare focusing on work when experiencing work-related problems due to chronic medical conditions. Data extraction and synthesis was executed by means of an inductive thematic analysis approach. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the CASP Qualitative Study checklist. Confidence in the review findings was assessed through the Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research (CERQual) approach. Results Out of 23,677 records, 97 qualitative studies were included. Needs regarding four main themes were identified: (1) Substantive guidance, which comprises the specific content of work-focused healthcare; (2) Clear and continuous process, which comprises clarification and optimization of the work-focused healthcare process; (3) Supportive attitude and behavior, which comprises a positive and supportive attitude and behavior from professionals towards the patients; and (4) Tailored approach, which comprises the delivery of tailored care to the individuals’ needs. 17 subthemes were identified. Conclusion The broader insight in patients’ needs in work-focused healthcare can help (occupational) healthcare professionals adopt a more patient-centred approach in practice.

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Lived experiences of return to paid work following a brain injury

Abstract: with the ongoing difficulties facing them, especially in relation to fatigue, memory and transportation difficulties.

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

Patient Perspectives on Key Outcomes for Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions Following Traumatic Injury

Patient Perspectives on Key Outcomes for Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions Following Traumatic Injury

Long-term employment outcomes following rehabilitation for significant neurological impairment in UK military personnel: a 3-year study

Patients’ Needs Regarding Work-Focused Healthcare: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

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