Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury

Table 4

Important characteristics of successful TBI vocational evaluators.

Variable	(%)
(1) Detailed reports	18 (24.3)
(2) Knowledge of TBI/experience	20 (27.0)
(3) Interaction with client	16 (21.6)
(4) Individualized assessment	16 (21.6)
(5) Job search	4 (5.4)
(6) Quick evaluations	3 (4.1)
(7) Understanding the purpose of the evaluation	1 (1.4)
(8) Creative/honest	4 (5.4)

Note. (1) Providing detailed reports, (2) having knowledge and experience working with the TBI population, (3) having positive interactions with the client, (4) providing individualized assessments, (5) providing the client with job search information, (6) conducting quick yet thorough evaluations (4-5 hours in duration), (7) having a good understanding of the purpose of the evaluation, (8) and being honest, open-minded, and having creative ideas to help accommodate the client.