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A therapeutic work program for head-injured adults.

J L Lyons1, A R Morse

  • 1New England Rehabilitation Hospital, Portland, Maine.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The Therapeutic Work Program helps adults with head injuries develop job skills. A survey found 79% of participants engaged in occupational activities, outperforming other head injury programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Adults with head injuries often face challenges in returning to work.
  • Prevocational programs are crucial for restoring occupational functioning.
  • The Therapeutic Work Program targets these specific needs in an ambulatory care setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Therapeutic Work Program.
  • To assess the program's success in facilitating prevocational skill development and occupational engagement for adults with head injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A phone survey was conducted to gather data from program participants.
  • The survey assessed participation in various occupational activities post-program.

Main Results:

  • 79% of the 29 respondents were engaged in occupational activities such as employment or education.
  • This participation rate is higher than that reported by comparable prevocational programs for individuals with head injuries.

Conclusions:

  • The Therapeutic Work Program demonstrates effectiveness in helping adults with head injuries return to meaningful occupational roles.
  • The program's structured, phased approach appears successful in enhancing prevocational skills and outcomes.

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