Cognitive executive functions and work: Advancing from job jeopardy to success following a brain aneurysm

Issue title: Executive Function in the Workplace

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Bade, Suzanne

Affiliations: University of Michigan, 2850 S. Industrial, Suite 600, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA. Tel.: +1 734 975 3042; Fax: +1 734 975 3011; E-mail: suzanneb@umich.edu

Abstract: Cognitive executive functions have significant implications for quality of life and succeeding at home, in the community and at work. This paper reviews the return to work of an internationally acclaimed professional who was medically treated for the physical effects of a brain aneurysm, but whose resulting cognitive deficits were not identified until he experienced failure at work and accompanying depression and anxiety. Review of the Occupational Therapy Work Services includes the accommodations, strategies and client-centered collaborative efforts that led to enduring success at home, the community and work.

Keywords: Work, brain injury, occupational therapy, rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2010-1042

Journal: Work, vol. 36, no. 4, pp. 389-398, 2010