Depending on the clinical status of individuals with ABI, it is essential to address work-related concerns and requests for assistance from both the individual and their support system during the acute phase.
Research studies (e.g., Watter et al., 2021; Dol et al., 2021) highlight key components of optimal early vocational rehabilitation post-ABI:
By incorporating these elements into the rehabilitation process, healthcare professionals can effectively support individuals with ABI in their journey towards returning to work and achieving successful outcomes.
Initiating discussions about work early on can significantly reduce the likelihood of prolonged work absences.
Early focus on work commences during the initial assessment conducted by a specialist doctor (e.g., neurologist, rehabilitation doctor), reintegration coach, or social worker, depending on the healthcare facility's protocol.To define treatment objectives effectively, the treatment team evaluates:
Focusing on early work considerations and overall participation involves exploring these aspects during intake sessions, tailored to the individual and aligned with the consequences of the ABI. Subsequently, a more detailed work-oriented intake can be scheduled by the rehabilitation doctor in a later phase.
A comprehensive vocational intake is crucial for targeted referrals to specialised vocational rehabilitation programmes.
The intake form designed for the reintegration coach serves to facilitate the comprehensive exploration of the work-related needs of individuals with ABI and can be utilised before deciding on initiating a VR programme.
⚠️ Note: Not every item on the intake form needs to be addressed verbatim.
Are you interested in obtaining these intake forms, or are you seeking an information package on 'early work attention'? If the latter, please reach out to dorien.vandenborre@thomasmore.be
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