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AKBAR, K  e  WISSINK, HF. An insight into the experiences of persons affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) in the South African workplace. JCMAN [online]. 2018, vol.15, n.1, pp.1-23. ISSN 1815-7440.

This article has been written as a follow-up article from a previously published article titled: An exploratory analysis of the deficiencies of the South African employment equity framework to regulate the management of acquired brain injuries in the workplace, which was written based on a theoretical framework developed for this study. This study, based on a phenomenological investigation, provides an overview of the problems experienced and barriers faced by people gaining employment as a result of ABI's in South Africa. The results of this study provide managers with information that will facilitate early detection and strategies to assist in the employment of persons following the diagnosis of employees affected by ABI's in the South African workplace. The resultant findings of this study propose that it is essential that the management of ABI-related issues should take place in terms of language and communication, promotion and development, motivation, the design of awareness and rehabilitation programmes, and ensuring job security.

Palavras-chave : Acquired brain injuries; employment equity; awareness programmes; rehabilitation programmes and workplace.

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