Associate Professor Vanette McLennan has contributed to a new publication that explores how cognitive communication skills are assessed when people return to work after acquired brain injury (ABI).
The systematic scoping review looked at 14 studies and found that most assessments focus on isolated skills, missing the broader context of a person’s role and work environment. The research highlights the need for more individualised and contextualised approaches, especially when using models like the Model of Cognitive Communication Competence.
The review also points to a gap between clinical models and the tools currently used in practice. It calls for further research into resources that help clinicians understand the full picture – including self-reported experiences – to better support people with ABI in their return to work.
This work reflects UCRH’s commitment to evidence-based research that improves health outcomes and supports rehabilitation across rural and regional Australia.
