Development and feasibility testing of a psychoeducational tool to support the return to work (RTW) of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI): The RTW after TBI app.

To document the development and clinician evaluation of a psychoeducational and support tool: the return to work after traumatic brain injury app (RTW after TBI app). Co-design of the app involved the collaboration of traumatic brain injury (TBI) /vocational rehabilitation (VR) expert researchers ( = 4) and lived experience co-designers (individuals with TBI who had previously returned to work;  = 4). Twelve TBI/VR clinician reviewers then evaluated the app.

Exploring employment following traumatic brain injury in persons who completed an insurer funded vocational rehabilitation program in Australia.

Purpose: To extend the authors' previous research by investigating the maintenance of work performance over time and the long-term experience of employment following traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Materials And Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 72 individuals with predominantly severe TBI, up to 10-years post-injury. Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews was conducted.

Factors associated with employment stability following traumatic brain injury, in a sample who have received comprehensive vocational rehabilitation.

Purpose: To quantify employment stability of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who received comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR) using different measures to identify difficulties experienced and factors associated with employment stability.

Materials And Methods: 72 individuals with predominantly moderate-severe TBI were interviewed. Neuropsychological assessment scores were collected.

The experience of employers of individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Objectives: To understand the experience of employers of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have received comprehensive vocational rehabilitation (VR), the factors involved in supporting an individual with TBI to return to work (RTW), and the support needs of employers.

Methods: 12 employers completed semi-structured interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically.

Results: Five main themes were identified: challenges and impact on employer, managing employee post-injury changes, looking after employee wellbeing, managing conflicting emotions, and utilizing sources of support.

The experience of return to work in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI): A qualitative study.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability in young people, with return to work (RTW) a major goal of recovery. This qualitative study aimed to understand the RTW experience of individuals with TBI who received comprehensive vocational rehabilitation, and to identify facilitating and limiting factors in the RTW process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 individuals (mean age = 47.