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June 27, 2026British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy interventions for return to work after acquired brain injury: A scoping review

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EVEdgar Vásquez-CarrascoUniversity of TalcaMMMillaray MárquezUniversidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la EducaciónVOValentina OssandónUniversidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación

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Implication

Scoping review identifies occupational therapy interventions for return to work after acquired brain injury, highlighting effective strategies.

Key Points

  • The review aims to identify and synthesize occupational therapy interventions to facilitate return to work after acquired brain injury.
  • Comprehensive search across four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and OTsekeer.
  • Followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews and appraised methodological quality using the Oxford Center classification.
  • Seven randomized controlled trials meeting inclusion criteria evaluated various occupational therapy interventions.
  • Seven studies evaluated interventions including early stroke specialist vocational rehabilitation with employer coordination.
  • RETAKE program and combined cognitive training with supported employment showed promise in promoting return to work.
  • OT interventions are more effective when initiated early, individualized, and coordinated with employers.

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Vásquez-Carrasco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6817aea7db3c1953f3d5https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226261462314
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