@article{ref1,
title="A scoping review on occupational and self identity after a brain injury",
journal="Work",
year="2013",
author="Bryson-Campbell, Mikelle and Shaw, Lynn and O'Brien, James and Holmes, Jeff and Magalhaes, Lilian",
volume="44",
number="1",
pages="57-67",
abstract="Objective: Persons with brain injury experience a shift in their self identity that is underpinned by work loss and changes to their worker role. However, little is known on how to assist a worker with a brain injury re-establish their occupational identity. Thus, the objective of this article is to present the results of a scoping review undertaken to examine the literature on occupational identity and self identity after a brain injury.Methods: A scoping review was performed using the keywords traumatic, acquired brain injury, occupational, and self identity. Articles were narrowed through three phases which involved reviewing articles to ensure a thorough discussion of identity after a brain injury was included and to highlight the research questions. Results: In total 16 articles and 3 theses were included. No articles were retrieved on occupational identity after a brain injury. Fourteen articles discussed the loss of self identity experienced after a brain injury while three articles highlighted rehabilitation programs. Conclusions: Research indicates there are extensive changes to identity after a brain injury and this impacts returning to previous occupations. This knowledge can further our understanding of returning to occupations after a brain injury and the impact on occupational identity.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1051-9815",
doi="10.3233/WOR-2012-01561",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2012-01561"
}