Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

JA

Accession No.:

J45023.

Journal:


Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 84, 2, 192-196

Publication Website:

Abstract:

Study investigates the long-term follow-up costs of supported employment as well as the wage and employment characteristics of 59 individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who were placed in at least 1 supported employment position during the 14-year study period. Analyses were conducted to determine the costs of supported employment, employment characteristics, and cost-benefit ratios. The average length of employment was 42.58 months. Average gross earning were $26,129.74. Billing charges for employment services average $10,349.37. Individuals with TBI earned an average of $17,515 more than the costs associated with their supported employment.

Author(s):


Wehman, Paul, Kregel, John, Keyser-Marcus, Lori, Sherron-Targett, Pam, Campbell, Leanne, West, Michael, Cifu, David X.

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