Vocational Rehabilitation of The Severely Brain Damaged Patient: Stages and Processes

Abstract

A systematic assessment and intervention methodology for the vocational rehabilitation of the severely brain damaged patient is described and demonstrated by two case studies. Salient issues in assessment are examined. The methods of delineating vocational range and determining the extent and means by which deficits can be remediated are investigated. Intervention is shown to be comprised of a training period, as well as a work simulation stage. Finally, the concluding part of the rehabilitation process is examined, the planning and the arranging of placement, and the preparation of the patient and his environment for his working role.