Moderating factors in return to work and job stability after traumatic brain injury

Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J46705.

Journal:

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

2003 , 18, 2, 128-138

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Abstract:

Study examines the contribution of demographic variables, injury severity, and functional status at 1 year postinjury to job stability and return to work for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Data were collected at 6 model systems rehabilitation centers on individuals with TBI who returned for follow-up at 1, 2, and 3 or 4 years postinjury, were of working age, and were working before injury. Results indicated that after injury, 34 percent were employed at all 3 follow-up intervals, 27 percent were employed at 1 or 2 of the intervals, and 39 percent were employed at all 3 intervals. Minority group members, people who did not complete high school, and unmarried people were more likely to be unemployed. A discriminant function analysis accurately predicted job stability groupings.

Author(s):

Kreutzer, Jeffrey S.; Marwitz, Jennifer H.; Walker, William; Sander, Angelle; Sherer, Mark; Bogner, Jennifer; Fraser, Robert; Bushnik, Tamara