Model System:
TBIReference Type:
JAAccession No.:
J45023.Journal:
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):
, 84, 2, 192-196Publication Website:
Abstract:
Study investigates the long-term follow-up costs of supported employment as well as the wage and employment characteristics of 59 individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who were placed in at least 1 supported employment position during the 14-year study period. Analyses were conducted to determine the costs of supported employment, employment characteristics, and cost-benefit ratios. The average length of employment was 42.58 months. Average gross earning were $26,129.74. Billing charges for employment services average $10,349.37. Individuals with TBI earned an average of $17,515 more than the costs associated with their supported employment.
Author(s):
Wehman, Paul, Kregel, John, Keyser-Marcus, Lori, Sherron-Targett, Pam, Campbell, Leanne, West, Michael, Cifu, David X.