Vocational Rehabilitation Case Study: Return to Work Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Background A 32-year-old male sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a 2019 road traffic collision, alongside orthopaedic injuries, facial trauma, and partial hearing loss. He was later diagnosed with focal epilepsy, adding complexity to his condition. Before the accident, he struggled to maintain employment; post-injury, he engaged in voluntary work but was unable to…
Spinal Cord Injury Return to Meaningful Work
Background The client is male who sustained a C6 incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) during a rugby game at age 18. The injury resulted in limited functionality in his hands and regular urinary tract infections. When referred for vocational rehabilitation, the client was experiencing significant challenges with his mood, including anxiety, depression, and symptoms of…