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Return to work (RTW) after head injury.

W R McMordie¹, S L Barker, T M Paolo

¹Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines 50309.

|January 1, 1990

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Return to work after head injury is challenging, with many survivors taking less demanding jobs. Factors like age, injury severity, and impairment ratings influence return to work outcomes.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Occupational Health
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Head injury can significantly impact an individual's ability to return to work.
Understanding factors influencing return to work (RTW) is crucial for effective rehabilitation and support.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore return to work (RTW) patterns after head injury.
To identify factors associated with RTW and employment status post-injury.

Main Methods:

Survey data collected from 177 individuals with a history of head injury.
Analysis of demographic, injury-related, and functional impairment variables.

Main Results:

Only 19% of individuals achieved competitive employment post-head injury, though 45% engaged in some work.

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Age at injury, sex, duration of loss of consciousness, and impairments in learning, motor skills, and ambulation were significant factors.

Many who returned to competitive employment accepted less demanding roles than their pre-injury positions.

Conclusions:

Return to work after head injury is complex and often involves reduced employment demands.
Further research is needed to understand and improve RTW outcomes for head injury survivors.