ABSTRACT
Return to work (RTW) following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a pinnacle achievement for both the injured individual and those professionals working with the individual. The United Nations General Assembly produced “The Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities” in 1993.1 This report consists of 22 rules that are intended to serve as a guide in policy making for member states. Rule 2 states that “[s]tates should ensure the provision of effective medical care to persons with disabilities.” Rule 3 indicates that “[s]tates should ensure the provision of rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in order for them to reach and sustain their optimal level of independence and functioning.” Finally, Rule 7 notes “[s]tates should recognize the principle that persons with disabilities must be empowered to exercise their human rights, particularly in the eld of employment. In both rural and urban areas, they must have
CONTENTS
23.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 761 23.2 Employment Trends Following TBI ............................................................................ 763 23.3 Prognosticating Return to Work .................................................................................. 766 23.4 Industry-Related Factors In uencing Return to Work ............................................. 769 23.5 Vocational Rehabilitation Prerequisites ......................................................................771 23.6 Injury-Related Factors In uencing Return to Work .................................................772
