Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the return to work (RTW) rate of individuals with CVD after cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and the impact of impairment and socio-demographics on the individual's ability to (RTW).

Methods: A cross-sectional survey, namely the Work Rehabilitation Questionnaire (WORQ) was used to gather the information.

PROTOCOL: Evidence-based frameworks used to promote self-employment with persons with disabilities: A scoping review.

Aim: This scoping review aims to highlight literature on self-employment evidence-based frameworks used to promote self-employment among persons with disabilities. This will be achieved by answering this research question,

Methods: To answer the research question, the steps followed will be based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). Arksey and O'Malley's sequential stages will be used to guide the scoping review process.

Predictors of return to work among stroke survivors in south-west Nigeria.

Introduction: Stroke is acknowledged globally and among Nigerian rehabilitation researchers as a public health problem that leaves half of its survivors with significant neurological deficits and inability to re-establish pre-existing roles. Consequent to the dearth of country specific data on return to work and its determinants for stroke survivors in Nigeria, this study investigated the predictors of return to work among stroke survivors in south-west Nigeria.

Method: Two hundred and ten stroke survivors from five tertiary health facilities in Osun state, Nigeria responded to a validated three-section questionnaire assessing return to work rates and its determinants after stroke in this study.

The development of a return to work intervention programme for stroke survivor (SReTWIP): a Delphi survey.

Background: Even though clearly defined pathways for vocational re-entry are well recognized for conditions such as mental health, musculoskeletal dysfunction (MSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), none has been identified for stroke. There has been a lack of consensus regarding such clear pathways to vocational re-entry and the essential contents of return to work (RTW) interventions for stroke survivors. As part of a larger study aimed to design a RTW programme for stroke survivors, this study describes the concluding process through which Stroke Return to Work Intervention Programme (SReTWIP) was developed.

The use of the Model of Occupational Self Efficacy in improving the cognitive functioning of individuals with brain injury: A pre- and post-intervention study.

Background: Individuals diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often experience major limitations in returning to work despite participating in rehabilitation programmes.

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine whether individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury experienced improved cognitive functioning after participating in an intervention programme that utilizes the Model of Occupational Self-Efficacy (MOOSE).

Participants: Ten (10) individuals who were diagnosed with a mild to moderate brain injury participated in the study.

The challenges that employees who abuse substances experience when returning to work after completion of employee assistance programme (EAP).

Background: Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are responsible for helping employees cope with problems such as: mental distress, alcoholism and other drug dependencies, marital and financial difficulties--in short, the whole host of personal and family troubles endemic to the human condition.

Objective: The study explored the challenges that employees who abuse substances experience when returning to work after the completion of an employee assistance program.

Methods: The study used a qualitative exploratory descriptive research design.

A pilot study on the operationalization of the Model of Occupational Self Efficacy: A model for the reintegration of persons with brain injuries to their worker roles.

Background: Traumatic brain injury causes functional limitations that can cause people to struggle to reintegrate in the workplace despite participating in work rehabilitation programmes.

Objective: The aim of the study was to explore, and describe the experiences of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury regarding returning to work through the use of the model of occupational self-efficacy.

Participants: In the study 10 individuals who were diagnosed with a mild to moderate brain injury participated in the study.

Not STRAIGHT forward for gays: A look at the lived experiences of gay men, living in Cape Town, with regard to their worker roles.

Background: The South African constitution protects the rights of gays; however in the workplace gays experience discrimination and marginalization. As a result of marginalization they struggle to reach their potential regarding career development and the fulfilment of their worker role.

Objective: The study explored the experiences and perceptions of gay males with regard to acquiring and maintaining their worker roles.