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Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury
- Source :
- Behavioural Neurology, Behavioural Neurology, Vol 2015 (2015)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015.
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Abstract
- 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.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Employment
Male
Adolescent
Article Subject
Poison control
Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Certification
Suicide prevention
Occupational safety and health
Young Adult
Surveys and Questionnaires
Injury prevention
Medicine
Humans
Young adult
business.industry
Human factors and ergonomics
Rehabilitation, Vocational
General Medicine
Middle Aged
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Neurology
Brain Injuries
Female
Neurology (clinical)
business
RC321-571
Clinical psychology
Qualitative research
Research Article
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09534180
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Behavioural Neurology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....08dea68a01a533945fdb443b6223877e
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/924027