How do occupational therapists assess work readiness in individuals with acquired brain injury? A qualitative study in the South African context

Alexia Barbis

doi:10.1080/02699052.2026.2619848

January 29, 2026Brain Injury

How do occupational therapists assess work readiness in individuals with acquired brain injury? A qualitative study in the South African context

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This research aims to understand how occupational therapists assess work readiness in individuals with acquired brain injury in South Africa.
Conducted qualitative interviews with occupational therapists in South Africa.
Analyzed assessment techniques used for work readiness evaluations.
Identified systemic barriers faced by therapists in their practice.
South African occupational therapists evaluate work readiness similarly to international counterparts.
Unique systemic barriers were identified that affect the evaluation process.
Recommendations for contextually appropriate guidelines emerged from the findings.

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Qualitative study examines work readiness evaluation methods in individuals with acquired brain injury, suggesting a need for improved guidelines.

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Findings suggest that South African OTs evaluate WR comparably to international practices, yet face distinctive systemic barriers that are not typically present in high-income settings. This highlights the need for a contextually appropriate guideline to enhance WR evaluations in individuals with ABI.

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Alexia Barbis (2026) studied this question.

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