Perceived factors in return to work after acquired brain injury: A qualitative meta-synthesis
Engelsk titel: Perceived factors in return to work after acquired brain injury: A qualitative meta-synthesis
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Författare:
Liaset, Ingeborg Frostad
;
Lorås, Håvard
Email: Ingeborg_liaset@hotmail.com
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 56
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 16105426
Sammanfattning
Objectives: A substantial proportion of survivors after brain injuries originating from trauma,
tumour, or stroke may experience reduced ability to work due to a number of challenges. The
purpose of this review is to summarize and highlight factors that have been perceived and
reported as important in order to return to work after an acquired brain injury.
Material and methods: A qualitative ethnographic meta-synthesis is used to interpret and
develop concepts from studies retrieved from systematic searches in the electronic databases
PubMed, PsycINFO, and ISI Web of Science.
Results: A total of 16 studies were included in the meta-synthesis. Four key concepts were identified
as important for return to work after an acquired brain injury: empowerment, self-awareness,
motivation, and facilitation.
Conclusion: The results of the meta-synthesis indicate that personal development is experienced
as essential in order to return to work after an acquired brain injury, involving identification of
each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. These personal factors intersect with an emphasis of
the employer providing a certain degree of facilitation in the workplace. All of these aspects will
affect one’s motivation to return to work and can therefore be crucial to succeed.