The ability of an individual with a brain injury to return to work hinges on various factors, including:
The following questions and responses offer practical tools to assist the individual. They are categorized into two sections:
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A useful tool for establishing rapport and understanding individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is the Interview Daily Routine.
Additionally, self-report questionnaires can aid in assessing support needs. Examples include:
π‘Tip: Information is key. As part of the project, three information leaflets have been created to assist individuals in returning to work:
π If you are interested in receiving these brochures, please contact dorien.vandenborre@thomasmore.be.
In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the individual's capabilities and challenges as well as the job requirements, it is beneficial to visually represent this information:
Visualizing the comparison for the individual is beneficial. Utilize the ICF framework and consider color codes like:
To enhance the individual's understanding, they can create a diary or weekly schedule.
Discuss with the individual whether they choose to disclose their brain injury to their employer, manager, and/or colleagues.