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Transition back to work after mild TBI: A qualitative study.

Kjersti Sagstad^1,2, Emilie Isager Howe^3,4, Silje C R Fure^3,5

¹Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, Oslo, Norway.

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

|September 9, 2022

Summary

Returning to work after mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) can be a crisis, impacting identity and performance. Understanding the return to work (RTW) process is crucial for those with persistent symptoms.

Keywords:

Biographical disruption mild traumatic brain injury return to work social interaction work participation

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Occupational Health
Psychology

Background:

Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) can lead to persistent symptoms and prolonged sickness absence.
Understanding the return to work (RTW) experiences of individuals with MTBI is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of individuals with MTBI during their return to ordinary competitive work.
To gain in-depth knowledge of the challenges and facilitators in the RTW process after prolonged sickness absence.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six individuals (four women) approximately 12 months post-MTBI.
Data analysis employed a stepwise-deductive inductive method.

Main Results:

Participants experienced a crisis upon starting work, emphasizing the decision to RTW and workplace presence.
Challenges included time perception and capacity restrictions, with a need to feel seen and valued.
Revaluing work tasks, priorities, and professional identity shaped the RTW process.

Conclusions:

The RTW process involves unpredictability and a potential conflict with personal identity and performance.
Returning to work impacts social participation, self-worth, daily structure, and occupational identity.
This study highlights the complex psychosocial aspects of RTW after MTBI.